 |
No Exit FC 40: Amade v. Totsky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trik Turner - Friends and Family. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
168 cm
22
169 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves is looking to slow Vegata down with leg kicks.
Vegata ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Vegata moves away from the strike by Alves.
Vegata ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegata is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, Vegata circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves tries to clinch but Vegata moves out of range.
Vegata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to clinch but Vegata is avoiding it.
Alves slips under a jab.
Vegata swinging wildly here.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegata fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves moves into the clinch.
Vegata prevents a body shot from Alves.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Vegata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegata off to one side.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegata.
Vegata throws a big shot that misses.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vegata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Vegata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Vegata finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves swings for the body but Vegata moves out of range.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Antonio Vegata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Alves.
Vegata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Vegata is now in Alves's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Vegata tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Vegata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves has his foot on Vegata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vegata works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is stalling in the full guard.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Vegata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vegata is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
Vegata is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegata is looking for a kimura but Alves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vegata to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegata is working away from the top position though.
Vegata seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
Vegata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Antonio Vegata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vegata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves tries to bum rush Vegata with a series of wild strikes but Vegata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Vegata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vegata slips under a jab.
Alves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vegata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves.
Vegata has one of Alves's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Vegata parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vegata to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata manages to get back to half guard.
Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vegata manages to get to full guard.
Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegata has wrist control.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antonio Vegata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegata is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves tries to stand but Vegata is controlling from the bottom.
Alvesis looking to pass into half guard but Vegata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vegata is in guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
Vegata looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alves throws and elbow that misses. Vegata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves's guard. Nice move by Vegata!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vegata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vegata tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Vegata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vegata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves swinging wildly here.
Alves tries to land a leg kick but Vegata saw it coming and moves away.
Vegata closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Vegata pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Vegata there.
Vegata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegata lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves throws a hook but Vegata avoids it easily.
Vegata scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vegata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegata off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Vegata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves tried to score with a low kick but Vegata checks it.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Vegata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegata misses with a hook.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegata.
Vegata scores with a nice right hand.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Vegata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vegata is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves tries to roll over but Vegata keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegata has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alves defend it? Vegata steps over the head and cranks it - Alves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vegata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Vegata!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcturus Balfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arcturus Balfour has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcturus Balfour!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balfour scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balfour cracks Amore with a good jab.
Amore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balfour as he jumps to the side.
Balfour keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wagner Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balfour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner Amore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balfour connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amore fails with the takedown.
Balfour lands a big uppercut and Amore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Amore looks OK. Balfour waves Amore back to his feet!
Amore is rocked!
Amore is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balfour thuds a left hand into Amore's body.
Oh Amore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balfour measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Amore! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arcturus Balfour!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gamon Kedernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedernon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. IRON MAIDEN : Alexander the Great kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
18
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gamon Kedernon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos shoots for a takedown but Kedernon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kedernon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matos.
Kedernon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matos pinned against the cage. Matos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kedernon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matos somewhat.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Matos shoots in for a double leg but Kedernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kedernon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matos blocks the body kick.
Kedernon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matos's waist but Matos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kedernon off to one side.
Kedernon looks gassed!
Kedernon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kedernon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matos tries for a kimura but Kedernon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos is trying to get an arm triangle but Kedernon is defending well.
Matos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kedernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kedernon on the ground.
Matos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matos tries for a kimura but Kedernon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kedernon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kedernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kedernon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matos but great work by Kedernon.
Matos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kedernon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kedernon tries for a kimura but Matos is defending well.
Matos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Matos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matos is defended easily by Kedernon.
Matos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matos shoots for a takedown but Kedernon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedernon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kedernon wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kedernon as Matos shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Matos or perhaps it was just good defense by Kedernon which made him look bad.
Pablo Matos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt
and Kedernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kedernon closes the distance and clinches up with Matos, looking for a takedown. Kedernon pushes Matos against the cage but Matos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kedernon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matos tries to sprawl but Kedernon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos looking for submissions off his back.
Kedernon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kedernon slaps away a takedown attempt from Matos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kedernon misses with a straight left.
Matos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedernon avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedernon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kedernon does no damage.
Matos dives in and grabs Kedernon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kedernon pushes down on Matos's head and hops out.
Kedernon throws a solid leg kick but Matos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kedernon.
Kedernon stuffs the takedown.
Matos dives in and grabs Kedernon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kedernon pushes down on Matos's head and hops out.
Kedernon swinging wildly here.
Matos fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos with a poor takedown
and Kedernon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kedernon gets caught flat footed, as Matos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kedernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matos has Kedernon in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kedernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kedernon has managed to get both his arms back between Matos's legs - danger averted.
Matos wants to get back to his feet but Kedernon passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kedernon stops Matos from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gamon Kedernon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matos shoots in for a double leg but Kedernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matos has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kedernon is defended easily by Matos.
Matos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kedernon trying to hold on to Matos's head to control him but Matos postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matos is working for an americana but Kedernon has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matos was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedernon keeping full guard, as Matos tries to pass.
Matos stops Kedernon from standing up.
Matos drops back looking for a leg! Kedernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kedernon manages to kick Matos off! Matos jumps back into Kedernon's guard.
Matos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kedernon dives on top into guard.
Matos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matos tries to get out of the position.
Matos keeping full guard, as Kedernon tries to pass.
Kedernon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kedernon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos has an active guard here but Kedernon has managed to pass into half guard.
Kedernon stands up from half guard.
Matos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kedernon tries to sprawl out of it but Matos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kedernon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matos shoots for a double leg takedown but Kedernon sprawls well. He's pushed Matos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedernon dives in and grabs Matos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matos pushes down on Kedernon's head and hops out.
Matos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matos swings around for an armbar but Kedernon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matos's guard.
Kedernon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matos, up you get!
Gamon Kedernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kedernon circles away.
Matos shoots for a double leg takedown but Kedernon sprawls well. He's pushed Matos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedernon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kedernon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matos sprawls well. Matos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kedernon gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Matos.
Well Matos 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Matos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Portnoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pharoah Parisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyan has chosen Illmerica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Portnoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pharoah Parisyan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parisyan throws out a loose jab but Portnoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portnoy.
Parisyan misses with a body punch
and Portnoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parisyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parisyan lands a slapping body shot.
Parisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portnoy manages to avoid it.
Portnoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parisyan.
Parisyan throws a body punch but Portnoy moves out of range.
Portnoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portnoy looks to throw the jab but Parisyan is out of range.
Parisyan lands with a nice body punch.
Parisyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parisyan lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parisyan scores with a nice head shot.
Parisyan throws a hook to the side of Portnoy's head but Portnoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portnoy misses with a looping left.
Parisyan misses with a body punch
and Portnoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Portnoy.
Parisyan tries to throw a body punch but Portnoy avoids it by throwing Parisyan back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyan can't find room to land a body shot as Portnoy controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parisyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parisyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parisyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parisyan blocks a body shot from Portnoy.
A head punch on the inside from Portnoy fails to land.
Parisyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portnoy's elbow.
Portnoy prevents a body shot from Parisyan.
Portnoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Parisyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portnoy tries to stall but Parisyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parisyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parisyan tries a body shot but Portnoy blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Portnoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Portnoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Parisyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Portnoy stalling in the clinch but Parisyan improves position.
Portnoy can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Portnoy pushes Parisyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Portnoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portnoy throws a head punch that misses.
Portnoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Portnoy lands a left hand.
Parisyan blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Portnoy.
Portnoy wants to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parisyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Portnoy.
Portnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Parisyan controls his hands.
Parisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Portnoy working aggressively here.
A short right from Portnoy.
Parisyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parisyan tries to throw a body punch but Portnoy avoids it by throwing Parisyan back against the cage.
Portnoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portnoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parisyan.
Mike Portnoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pharoah Parisyan.
Portnoy misses with the head strike.
Parisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Portnoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Portnoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portnoy effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portnoy is working Parisyan over against the cage.
Portnoy lands with a left to the head.
Parisyan tries a body shot but Portnoy blocks it.
Parisyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parisyan throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Parisyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parisyan tries to throw a body punch but Portnoy avoids it by throwing Parisyan back against the cage.
Portnoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parisyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Portnoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Parisyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parisyan scores with a shot to the side of Portnoy's head.
A shot in the inside from Portnoy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parisyan prevents a body shot from Portnoy.
Parisyan misses with a body punch.
Parisyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Portnoy up against the cage.
Portnoy lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Portnoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Portnoy connects with a single shot there.
Parisyan misses with a hook to the body
and Portnoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Portnoy thuds a left hand into Parisyan's body.
Portnoy looks to land a right hand but Parisyan moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parisyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Parisyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portnoy.
Parisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parisyan misses with an uppercut. Portnoy saw that one coming.
Parisyan throws a hook but Portnoy blocks it.
Parisyan slips a straight right by Portnoy.
Pharoah Parisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parisyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portnoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Parisyan looks to land a right hand but Portnoy moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Portnoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parisyan slips under a jab.
Mike Portnoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Portnoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parisyan moves away.
Portnoy sizes up Parisyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Pharoah Parisyan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portnoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parisyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portnoy misses with a straight right.
Parisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portnoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Parisyan.
Portnoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parisyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parisyan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Portnoy counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Portnoy. That snapped Parisyan's head back.
Parisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portnoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Parisyan.
Portnoy thows a body shot but no joy.
Parisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portnoy.
Parisyan throws out a loose jab but Portnoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parisyan takes a swing at Portnoy's ribcage but misses.
Parisyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parisyan misses with a body shot.
Parisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portnoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Parisyan.
Parisyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Portnoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Parisyan as he connects with a hook.
Portnoy connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Portnoy misses.
Parisyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Portnoy counter with a right hand.
Parisyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Portnoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parisyan back to the cage. Portnoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Portnoy throws a hook to the side of Parisyan's head but Parisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portnoy misses the jab.
Portnoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parisyan throws a right hand that Portnoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Portnoy also avoids with ease.
Parisyan throws the left hand but Portnoy avoids the punch easily.
Parisyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Portnoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Portnoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Portnoy stalling in the clinch but Parisyan improves position.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parisyan misses with a body punch.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portnoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parisyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portnoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portnoy scores with a shot to the side of Parisyan's head.
Portnoy tries a body shot but Parisyan blocks it.
Parisyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portnoy working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Portnoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portnoy.
That has opened up Pharoah Parisyan's cut even more.
Portnoy lands a shoulder strike.
Portnoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Portnoy.
Portnoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parisyan's elbow.
Parisyan looking for a takedown.
Portnoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Portnoy.
Portnoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parisyan lands a nice uppercut.
Portnoy misses with a body punch.
Mike Portnoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maybe Portnoy would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Portnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Parisyan controls his hands.
Portnoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Parisyan prevents a body shot from Portnoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Portnoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pharoah Parisyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Portnoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portnoy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parisyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Portnoy tries to sprawl out of it but Parisyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Portnoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Portnoy thuds his right hand into Parisyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parisyan jabs Portnoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Parisyan misses the target.
Good exchange - Portnoy coming out on top.
Portnoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Portnoy throws a hook but Parisyan blocks it.
Parisyan lands a slapping body shot.
Portnoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyan drives through and clinches with Portnoy against the cage.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parisyan digs a right hand underneath Portnoy's ribcage. Portnoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parisyan is leaning against Portnoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Portnoy - that landed with a thud.
Portnoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Portnoy trying to stall but Parisyan improves his position.
Parisyan tries to work over Portnoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Parisyan.
Parisyan can't get the takedown.
Parisyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parisyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portnoy stops a takedown attempt from Parisyan.
Mike Portnoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pharoah Parisyan.
Portnoy slowing the pace effectively.
Portnoy lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portnoy.
Portnoy blocks a body shot from Parisyan.
A nice left hand lands by Portnoy.
Portnoy pushes Parisyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Pharoah Parisyan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parisyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parisyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parisyan has Portnoy pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Portnoy - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Parisyan has a couple of punches blocked by Portnoy.
Portnoy is stalling here.
Parisyan can't find room to land a body shot as Portnoy controls the action.
Parisyan trying to stall but Portnoy improves his position.
Parisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Parisyan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Portnoy is pushing Parisyan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parisyan blocks a body shot from Portnoy.
Parisyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portnoy's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Portnoy wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portnoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portnoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portnoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portnoy trying to stall but Parisyan improves his position.
Parisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Parisyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parisyan as Portnoy tries to tie him up.
Portnoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parisyan.
Pharoah Parisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parisyan stalling.
Portnoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parisyans head.
Parisyan prevents a body shot from Portnoy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Portnoy.
Parisyan misses with the head strike.
Portnoy tries to throw a body punch but Parisyan avoids it by throwing Portnoy back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyan is leaning against Portnoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Portnoy misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portnoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Portnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parisyan can't find room to land a body shot as Portnoy controls the action.
Parisyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Portnoy controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Portnoy - that landed with a thud.
Portnoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parisyan tries to stall but Portnoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Portnoy.
Parisyan is working Portnoy over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Portnoy.
Parisyan tries to throw a body punch but Portnoy avoids it by throwing Parisyan back against the cage.
Portnoy misses with a body punch.
Portnoy pushes Parisyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Portnoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Portnoy 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Portnoy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
167 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
|
176 cm
28
160 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Major's body.
Major tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Major closes the distance and clinches.
Major prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Major lands a right hand.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Major has the dominant position.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but Major keeps him there for the moment.
Major misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather.
Major keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Major unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mayweather lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Major has Mayweather pressed against the cage.
Major prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Mayweather is trying to push Major away but Major has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Major is controlling him.
Mayweather tries to circle away but Major has him pinned against the cage.
Major is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather is defending well for now.
Major stalling against the cage.
Mayweather tries to break free but Major pushes him back against the cage.
Major lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
Major has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Major tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
Major putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayweather in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Major throws knees to the body.
Major holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Major has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Major throws knees to the body.
Major slows down the pace here.
Major is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather is defending well for now.
Major changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayweather fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mayweather misses with a hook
and Major counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather sizes up Major with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Major moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Major showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather connects with a body shot.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayweather checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Major.
Mayweather misses the body punch
and Major counters with a single leg into guard. Mayweather didn't expect that.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Major controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Major is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Major connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major is stalling in the full guard.
Major wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Major controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Major wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Major avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Major bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Major manages to avoid it.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Major dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Mayweather's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayweather swings for the body but Major moves out of range.
Major throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Major tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Major somewhat.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Major drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the cage.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Major closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Major has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Major just leaning against Mayweather, taking a breather.
Major has Mayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Major has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather wants to break free but Major has control.
Major misses with some punches.
Major pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Major obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Major.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Major has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather tries to break free but Major pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Major lands a nice knee to the body.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Major lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Major ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Major no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Major manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayweather manages to get himself to full guard.
Major advances position into side control!
Mayweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Major scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major controlling from side mount.
Mayweather is pushing Major's head away, looking to escape. Major manages to hold on to the position though.
Major is chipping away with strikes.
Major is putting a hurting on Mayweather here, landing some big shots from side control.
Major is putting a hurting on Mayweather here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Major stalls from top position.
Mayweather is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayweather is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Major controls the position.
Mayweather is still in real trouble! Can Major finish him?
Mayweather on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Major cracks Mayweather with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Major immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mayweather is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Major!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Major!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Moyanao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janhino Suerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suerto has chosen 50 Cent-Ready For War (Remix) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexis Moyanao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janhino Suerto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyanao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moyanao wants it to stay on the feet.
Moyanao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suerto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moyanao misses with the combination.
Moyanao tries to bum rush Suerto with a series of wild strikes but Suerto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moyanao has closed the distance and engaged Suerto in a clinch.
Moyanao has picked Suerto up - he's going for a ride! Moyanao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suerto manages to get to full guard.
Suerto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Suerto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moyanao postures up.
Moyanao tries to free his leg and advance position but Suerto is retaining full guard.
Suerto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moyanao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moyanao clinches up with Suerto and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyanao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Suerto is trying to keep an underhook but Moyanao manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suerto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suerto trying to control from the bottom.
Moyanao trying to pass the guard but Suerto defending well.
Suerto gets full guard.
Suerto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moyanao leaves Suerto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moyanao darts in and clinches Suerto up against the cage.
Suerto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Suerto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moyanao's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suerto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suerto drops an elbow to the side of Moyanao's head.
Suerto is working for a submission of some sort.
Suerto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moyanao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Suerto has cracked it and Moyanao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Suerto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janhino Suerto!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton comes to the cage accompanied by A bomb!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
21
282 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves wants to clinch up but Denton keeps it at a distance.
Denton slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Alves misses with the combination.
Denton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denton duly obliges.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denton misses the shot to the body.
Denton lands a right hook to the body.
Alves fails to land the takedown.
Denton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denton scores with a one two! Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut.
Denton with a nice cross.
Denton slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denton but Denton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denton throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Denton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alves under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Denton lands with a shot to the body.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Denton moves out of range easily.
Denton lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Denton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Denton.
Alves is rocked!
Denton is stalking Alves. Alves circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Denton, and it's lights out! Alves really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jc Denton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Klaat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Pillz. Raoul Duke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 215 cm
22
276 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
25
278 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atlas Klaat!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaat loads up on a big right hand but Duke slips the punch.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses.
Klaat just misses with a punch to the body.
Klaat throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Klaat swings widly with a right hand
and Duke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klaat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klaat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
Klaat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duke cracks Klaat with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duke is looking to clinch but Klaat is avoiding it.
Duke blocks a low kick nicely.
Duke tries to land a front kick but Klaat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atlas Klaat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klaat tries a head kick but it misses.
Klaat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klaat duly obliges.
Klaat avoids the body shot from Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Klaat misses.
Klaat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klaat throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Klaat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke stuns Klaat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klaat moves forwards but Duke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Klaat.
A shot to the liver by Klaat. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klaat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Klaat.
Klaat throws a leg kick
and Duke counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Duke.
It looks like Atlas Klaat has been cut.
Duke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Klaat fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaat can't break the clinch.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klaat tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Klaat drops back down to his feet.
Duke struggles to land a body shot inside as Klaat controls his hands.
Klaat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klaat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klaat tries to pull guard but Duke won't allow it.
Raoul Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atlas Klaat.
A short right from Klaat on the inside.
Klaat prevents a body shot from Duke.
Duke prevents a body shot from Klaat.
Klaat has a couple of punches blocked by Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke throws an elbow but it misses.
Klaat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klaat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klaat fails to land.
Klaat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Klaat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klaat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klaat manages to break the clinch.
Duke lands the left hand.
That has opened up Atlas Klaat's cut even more.
Duke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klaat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klaat throws a head kick that misses.
Klaat lands with a nice body punch.
Klaat throws a lazy head kick
and Duke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klaat lunges at Duke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duke's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klaat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klaat.
Klaat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klaat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duke counters with a good low kick that Klaat was not able to check.
Klaat looks gassed!
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke clobbers Klaat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duke is looking to wear down Klaat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duke wants to clinch.
Klaat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klaat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duke.
Some wild striking there from Klaat.
Klaat avoids a kick to the body.
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 Raoul Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Klaat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klaat manages to avoid it.
Klaat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Klaat misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Klaat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duke connects with a jab.
Duke throws a push kick but Klaat slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Klaat.
Klaat keeps the fight on the outside.
Atlas Klaat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klaat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duke scores with a jab. Klaat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Duke avoids the head kick by Klaat.
Duke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raoul Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duke connects with an inside leg kick.
Duke throws a jab when Klaat was well out of range.
Klaat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke throws a leg kick but Klaat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klaat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klaat is breathing heavily.
Duke connects with a solid leg kick.
Duke is looking to clinch but Klaat is avoiding it.
Duke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klaat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duke throws a wild body kick that Klaat sees coming a mile off.
Duke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klaat is out of range and Duke settles back down.
Duke lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Duke.
Klaat walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaat throws a jab but it's blocked by Duke.
Duke digs a good body shot into Klaat's ribs.
Duke is looking to land body kicks.
Duke lands a nice hook to Klaat's body. Klaat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Duke.
Duke clobbers Klaat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke blocks a head kick by Klaat.
Duke tries to clinch there but Klaat circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Klaat misses the target.
Klaat walks into a straight right hand from Duke.
Klaat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duke connects with a body shot that sends Klaat's belly button to the back.
Duke lands a leg kick that knocks Klaat off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke scores with a jab. Klaat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klaat was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duke.
Klaat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duke.
Duke lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaat off the cage and back into rage.
Duke digs a good hook to Klaat's body.
Duke scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Duke.
Duke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duke throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Duke slams his shin into Klaat's torso.
Nice shot lands for Duke.
Duke tries to clinch but Klaat is having none of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klaat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duke - the referee stops the clock and Klaat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duke. Klaat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klaat's brow.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke just leaning against Klaat, taking a breather.
Raoul Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duke misses with a knee to the head.
Klaat has had enough of the clinch but Duke keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klaat being controlled against the cage.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Klaat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Klaat throws a leg kick that misses.
Duke throws a body punch but Klaat moves out of range.
Duke throws a leg kick but Klaat moved away.
Klaat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke sizes up Klaat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klaat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duke lands a jab to Klaat's midsection.
Duke misses with a body shot
enabling Klaat to counter with a crisp jab.
Klaat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
Klaat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klaat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke takes a swing at Klaat's ribcage but misses.
Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klaat. That did some damage!
Klaat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klaat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klaat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duke's corner calls for a 1-2. Duke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duke cracks the inside of Klaat's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke throws a good cross that connects.
Klaat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klaat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klaat on the side of the head.
Klaat throws a hook but Duke blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duke.
Klaat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duke lands a big head kick that sends Klaat tumbling to the mat! Duke takes a step backwards and waves Klaat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Klaat is rocked!
Duke cracks the inside of Klaat's front leg.
Klaat is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Klaat moves out of range easily.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duke connects with a single shot there.
Klaat blocks a head kick by Duke.
Klaat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duke with a nice cross.
Klaat throws a poor cross that misses
and Duke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klaat thinking.
Klaat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klaat keeps the fight on the outside.
Duke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke cracks Klaat with a hook to the temple - Klaat is on wobbly legs here! Duke swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Klaat falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Duke wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raoul Duke!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Totsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amade might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break me Out . The key to victory for Andre Amade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
23
168 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
|
171 cm
24
161 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Amade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Totsky!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amade lands a nice hook to Totsky's body. Totsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amade misses with an uppercut.
Amade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Totsky.
Totsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amade.
Amade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totsky.
Totsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Amade sprawls well. He's pushed Totsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totsky connects with the punch.
Totsky checks a low kick from Amade.
Amade lands a leg kick that knocks Totsky off balance momentarily.
Andre Amade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Totsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Totsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amade.
Amade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Totsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amade scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Amade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Totsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Totsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Totsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Totsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Totsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amade defending well though.
Totsky tries to stand and escape but Amade is controlling the position.
Totsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totsky with the ground and pound but Amade uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Totsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Totsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totsky wants to stand but Amade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Totsky stops Amade from standing up.
Amade has a closed guard, preventing Totsky from standing up.
Amade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Totsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Amade has wrist control.
Totsky passes Amade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totsky wants to free his trapped foot but Amade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Totsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amade tries to roll over but Totsky keeps him under control.
Totsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amade defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Totsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Totsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Totsky throws a series of punches but Amade avoids them all with ease.
Amade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Totsky.
Amade feints and then cracks Totsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Totsky down.
A clash of legs there as Totsky blocks the low kick.
Amade moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amade.
Leo Totsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Totsky with that takedown attempt.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Totsky.
Amade wants to land a leg kick but Totsky is out of range.
Totsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Totsky somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade throws out a leg kick but Totsky moves out of range and Amade only half commits.
Totsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amade avoids it really well and circles away.
Totsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andre Amade is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amade as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amade.
Amade stuffs the takedown attempt from Totsky. Totsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Totsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Amade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Amade.
Amade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Totsky misses with a takedown attempt - Amade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Totsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Amade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Totsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Amade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Totsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Totsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Totsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amade dips to his left and cracks Totsky with an uppercut!
Amade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Totsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amade moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade fakes the leg kick and cracks Totsky in the body.
Totsky fails with the takedown.
Totsky scores with a takedown into Amade's guard.
Amade wants to stand up but Totsky is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade has his hands on Totsky's head, controlling the position.
Totsky postures up in Amade's guard and throws a big left but Amade blocks it.
Amade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Totsky is controlling him.
Totsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Totsky tries to stand but Amade is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totsky is looking to advance position but Amade has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Totsky can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totsky tries to hold on but Amade pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amade kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amade controlling the position easily from mount.
Amade prevents Totsky from getting the reversal.
Totsky wants to control but Amade is having none of it.
Amade stands up from mount. Strange move.
Totsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totsky looks for a takedown but Amade sprawls well.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Totsky.
Totsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amade is looking to chop away at Totsky's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amade is looking to slow Totsky down with leg kicks.
Totsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amade sprawls well. Amade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Totsky gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leo Totsky just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Totsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Totsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Totsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Totsky is controlling him.
Totsky throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade is pulling down on Totsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Totsky, at least for the moment.
Totsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Totsky stands up over Amade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Totsky throwing strikes but missing.
Totsky being controlled here momentarily.
Totsky wants to stand but Amade is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totsky with a nice head shot there.
Totsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Amade is retaining full guard.
Amade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Totsky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Amade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Totsky.
Amade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amade throws a chopping leg kick but Totsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Totsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Totsky.
Totsky has a takedown stuffed.
Totsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Totsky somewhat.
Totsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Amade as Totsky shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Totsky dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Amade delivers a nice body kick.
Totsky looks to land a right hand but Amade moved out of range.
A head kick from Amade lands but Totsky takes it in his stride.
Amade is looking to slow Totsky down with leg kicks.
Totsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Totsky as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totsky is defended easily by Amade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade throws a body punch but Totsky moves out of range.
Totsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Amade counters with an outside leg kick.
Amade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Totsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amade. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Totsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amade as he jumps to the side.
Totsky shoots in but Amade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Totsky.
Totsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Totsky checks a low kick from Amade.
Amade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andre Amade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Totsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Totsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amade. Amade obviously looking to wear him down.
Amade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amade can pounce on him.
Totsky misses with a looping right.
Amade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Totsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amade's waist but Amade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Totsky off to one side.
Amade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Totsky walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Amade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Totsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Totsky!
Leo Totsky is the new lightweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
