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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edson Gazzato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartofell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Edson Gazzato has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edson Gazzato seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Gazzato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Cartofell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazzato has his takedown stuffed
and Cartofell counters with a big head kick but Gazzato shrugs it off.
Gazzato fails with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with a head kick.
Gazzato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gazzato fails with the takedown
and Cartofell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gazzato really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Gazzato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazzato tries for a takedown but Cartofell circles away easily
and Cartofell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gazzato's knee momentarily.
Gazzato tries for a takedown but Cartofell circles away easily
and Cartofell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cartofell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzato avoids the head kick by Cartofell.
Gazzato tries for a takedown but Cartofell circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gazzato has his takedown stuffed
and Cartofell counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartofell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gazzato misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a leg kick.
Gazzato with a poor takedown
and Cartofell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gazzato is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gazzato is breathing heavily.
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell counters with a good low kick that Gazzato was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cartofell.
Cartofell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gazzato's guard.
Cartofell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cartofell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazzato is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartofell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arthur Cartofell.
Cartofell throws a leg kick
and Gazzato counters with a shoot takedown. Cartofell fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartofell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartofell controlling Gazzato's posture.
Gazzato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartofell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartofell keeping moving, preventing Gazzato from controlling successfully.
Cartofell is pulling down on Gazzato's head. It's preventing any offense from Gazzato, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gazzato with a poor takedown
and Cartofell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cartofell, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazzato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazzato being controlled here, momentarily.
Cartofell advances to half guard.
Cartofell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gazzato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartofell is taking a breather. Gazzato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cartofell prevents Gazzato from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartofell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cartofell closes the distance and pushes Gazzato back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cartofell manages to break the clinch.
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell counters with a thumping low kick.
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gazzato misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a three punch combo that has Gazzato backing up. Gazzato nods at Cartofell to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Gazzato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazzato misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Edson Gazzato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cartofell misses
and Gazzato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cartofell moves into full guard.
Cartofell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartofell is on top in guard.
Cartofell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cartofell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazzato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartofell is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartofell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cartofell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazzato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Gazzato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartofell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cartofell landing a few strikes.
Gazzato is letting Cartofell control him for a moment.
Arthur Cartofell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell stands up and beckons Gazzato to his feet.
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell clinches with his opponent.
Cartofell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gazzato wants to stand and escape but Cartofell is having none of it.
Cartofell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartofell advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartofell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell counters with a nice body kick.
Gazzato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartofell counters with a one-two to the body.
Gazzato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Gazzato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartofell trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazzato won't allow Cartofell to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzato wants to control but Cartofell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartofell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cartofell lands a nice shot to the head.
Cartofell controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Cartofell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arthur Cartofell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arthur Cartofell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gazzato misses with a takedown
and Cartofell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Cartofell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gazzato punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartofell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gazzato tries to roll over but Cartofell keeps him under control.
Cartofell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arthur Cartofell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cartofell fails to land with a series of punches.
Gazzato shoots and misses
and Cartofell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gazzato fails with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazzato tries to score a body lock takedown but Cartofell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gazzato tries to stall but Cartofell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gazzato tries to circle away but Cartofell has him pinned against the cage.
Cartofell has picked Gazzato up - he's going for a ride! Cartofell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartofell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edson Gazzato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Cartofell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartofell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Cartofell!
Arthur Cartofell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen Forsake Not The Dream as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chance Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boudreaux as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva misses with some punches.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva takes one on the button.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
Boudreaux is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
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!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Boudreaux, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Boudreaux against the cage but Boudreaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux scores with a leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch but Boudreaux slips to the side
and Boudreaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Boudreaux, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Boudreaux against the cage but Boudreaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Boudreaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silva really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boudreaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Boudreaux pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chance Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Boudreaux leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boudreaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva slips a straight right by Boudreaux.
Silva wants to clinch.
Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Boudreaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
Silva keeps control of Boudreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boudreaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boudreaux as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Boudreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Boudreaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boudreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boudreaux pinned against the cage. Boudreaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boudreaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boudreaux is defending well for now.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Chance Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Boudreaux misses with a body kick.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
Boudreaux lands a slapping body shot.
Roberto Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Boudreaux.
Boudreaux wants to break free but Silva has control.
Boudreaux blocks the elbow strike.
Boudreaux is trying to break free.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Boudreaux working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudreaux.
A frustrated look appears on Boudreaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boudreaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boudreaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boudreaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva drives through and clinches with Boudreaux against the cage.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chance Boudreaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boudreaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boudreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Boudreaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudreaux.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Roberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva clinches up with Boudreaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva prevents Boudreaux from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.
Boudreaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva has Boudreaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boudreaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boudreaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boudreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boudreaux counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Boudreaux counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Boudreaux throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boudreaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva prevents Boudreaux from breaking the clinch.
Boudreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a hook.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves away
and Boudreaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boudreaux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boudreaux has time to react.
Roberto Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boudreaux lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Boudreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boudreaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Boudreaux!
Chance Boudreaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Donnie Huffman has been cut.
Huffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Huffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huffman throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Huffman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
John Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huffman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huffman pinned against the cage. Huffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huffman throws an elbow but misses.
Huffman tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Huffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Huffman.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Huffman is controlling the position.
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Huffman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huffman stops Williams from standing up.
Huffman looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huffman wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Huffman working a defensive guard here.
Williams wants to stand but Huffman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Williams gets to his feet. Huffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Huffman to the ground. Williams is now in Huffman's guard.
Huffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams stands up and beckons Huffman to join him on the feet.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman jumps guard but Williams stands there with Huffman around his waist. Huffman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huffman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Huffman.
Huffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Huffman has him pressed against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huffman has managed to clinch.
Huffman looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Huffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huffman tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Huffman has the dominant position.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huffman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Williams.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams darts in and clinches Huffman up against the cage.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Huffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huffman prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Huffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Huffman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huffman has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Williams has Huffman up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Huffman back into the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Huffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Huffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huffman shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Huffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Huffman in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Huffman has the dominant position.
Huffman is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Huffman tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huffman tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huffman has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams manages to pull guard.
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!
Huffman wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Huffman, up you get!
Williams clinches.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Huffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donnie Huffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huffman.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huffman blocks an uppercut.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huffman has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huffman's defenses.
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams has his feet on Huffman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Huffman misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huffman is defended easily by Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Huffman in a clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams forces Huffman back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Huffman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Huffman moves into the clinch.
Huffman just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Huffman blocks the elbow strike.
Huffman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams rushes Huffman and presses him up against the cage.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donnie Huffman's cut is getting worse.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams has Huffman up against the cage in a clinch.
Huffman has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huffman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Huffman tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huffman taking a break here but Williams is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushes Huffman off but Huffman dives into side control.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Huffman is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Huffman is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Huffman taking a break here but Williams is having none of it and regains half guard.
Huffman trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Huffman is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman 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.
Huffman is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Huffman is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Huffman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Huffman from controlling successfully.
Donnie Huffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams pushes Huffman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huffman tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huffman to the ground. Huffman escapes though and pops straight back up 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 Donnie Huffman.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Silva is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Silva prevents Gracie from standing back up.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Gracie pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcos Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thiago Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gracie works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Gracie looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Silva tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie prevents Silva from improving his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Thiago Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcos Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Silva tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Marcos Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Fergus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho has chosen Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seamus Fergus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiho was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergus.
Fergus dives in and scores a takedown into Laiho's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fergus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laiho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fergus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laiho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fergus forces his way into half guard.
Laiho taking some punishment here, with Fergus in his half guard.
Fergus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laiho's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergus trying to control the action but Laiho is working from the bottom.
Laiho is trying to stand back up but Fergus is controlling him
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laiho defending well though.
Fergus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fergus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fergus wants to take a breather but Laiho is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laiho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fergus lands strikes from half guard.
Laiho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fergus.
Laiho won't allow Fergus to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Fergus there.
Fergus is looking to take a break and control but Laiho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fergus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fergus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fergus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fergus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laiho won't allow Fergus to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laiho's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fergus lands a nice short elbow.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laiho defending well though.
Laiho tries to roll over but Fergus keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergus is looking to advance position but Laiho won't allow it.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fergus connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
Laiho is trying to stand up here but Fergus is controlling him well.
Laiho looks gassed!
Laiho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laiho keeps working.
Fergus lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Fergus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fergus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergus misses the shot to the body.
Laiho missing with a left hand there. Fergus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergus blocks a head kick by Laiho.
Fergus misses with a body shot.
Fergus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laiho's guard.
Fergus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laiho wants to stand up but Fergus is controlling him.
Fergus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laiho is breathing heavily.
Fergus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laiho has momentary wrist control but Fergus slips an elbow through the middle.
Fergus with a nice head shot there.
Fergus pushing down on Laiho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fergus thows a huge punch but Laiho dodges it nicely.
Fergus drops an elbow to the side of Laiho's head.
Fergus with the ground and pound but Laiho uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fergus throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergus works over Laiho with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergus is working Laiho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fergus slips nicely into half guard.
Fergus throwing shots but Laiho is blocking nicely.
Fergus is just content to waste time from the top position. Laiho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fergus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laiho's guard.
Fergus lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fergus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laiho can do to turn this around?
Laiho is staying active underneath Fergus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fergus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laiho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fergus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fergus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laiho!
Fergus looking to control but Laiho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fergus dominating with strikes here.
Fergus breaks from Laiho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Laiho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seamus Fergus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fergus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laiho hang on?
Laiho is rocked!
Fergus unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Laiho wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fergus celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Fergus!
Seamus Fergus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagestan Opasevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes to the cage accompanied by I wish . Opasevich has chosen Мурад Гусев as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dagestan Opasevich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chyn looks to land a combination but Opasevich avoids it well.
Chyn shoots in and drives through. Opasevich sprawls well.
Ryu Chyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opasevich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chyn's guard.
Chyn is trying to keep Opasevich in close.
Opasevich throws a strike but Chyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Opasevich keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opasevich is on top in guard.
Opasevich throws a strike but Chyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Opasevich trying to keep a closed guard but Chyn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opasevich is keeping the position for now.
Opasevich keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Opasevich has wrist control.
Chyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Opasevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chyn passes into half guard.
Opasevich wants to control but Chyn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn stalling away here and it's allowed Opasevich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Opasevich keeping full guard, as Chyn tries to pass.
Opasevich wants to get back to his feet but Chyn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chyn pushing down on Opasevich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chyn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Opasevich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chyn is looking to take a break and control but Opasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn trying to mount his opponent but Opasevich defends it.
Opasevich is staying active underneath Chyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Opasevich wants to control but Chyn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chyn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Opasevich!
Opasevich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chyn lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Chyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opasevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chyn tries to avoid it but Opasevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chyn to the ground. Chyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chyn looks for a takedown but Opasevich sprawls well.
Chyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Opasevich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Opasevich shoots in and drives through. Chyn sprawls well.
Ryu Chyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagestan Opasevich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opasevich with a poor takedown
and Chyn counters with a one-two to the body.
Chyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Opasevich tries for a takedown but Chyn circles away easily
and Chyn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Opasevich slips a jab and a cross from Chyn.
Chyn wants to slow Opasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Chyn.
Chyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Opasevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chyn defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Opasevich or perhaps it was just good defense by Chyn which made him look bad.
Chyn tries to score with a low kick but Opasevich moves his leg out of the way.
Chyn misses with a combination
and Opasevich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Opasevich trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom.
Chyn looking to control.
Opasevich thows a big elbow that misses.
Chyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Opasevich with a nice head shot there.
Opasevich throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryu Chyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chyn wants to work for an arm triangle but Opasevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chyn misses with a double jab.
Chyn throws a low kick, looking for Opasevich's leg but Opasevich calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opasevich digs a good body shot into Chyn's ribs.
Opasevich slips a jab and a cross from Chyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn misses with a right hand
and Opasevich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chyn's guard now.
Opasevich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Opasevich thows a big elbow that misses.
Opasevich throws a strike but Chyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chyn trying to control but Opasevich is working from the bottom.
Chyn looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn stops Opasevich from standing up.
Chyn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chyn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chyn laying and praying for a moment but Opasevich takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opasevich wants to improve his position but Chyn is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn works his way into side control.
Chyn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opasevich keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chyn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chyn is looking to take a break and control but Opasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Opasevich is defending well.
Opasevich is not content to let Chyn control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chyn tries to bum rush Opasevich with a series of wild strikes but Opasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Opasevich shoots and misses
and Chyn counters with a head kick.
Chyn misses with a series of wild punches.
Opasevich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn fails to land the takedown.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Opasevich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chyn wants to control but Opasevich is keeping him busy.
Opasevich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chyn.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Opasevich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chyn wants to control but Opasevich is keeping him busy.
Chyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Opasevich is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn tries for a kimura but Opasevich is defending well.
Chyn tries to move to mount but Opasevich blocks the move with his legs.
Chyn tries for a kimura but Opasevich is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opasevich keeps working.
Opasevich is looking for a sweep.
Chyn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Opasevich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chyn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Opasevich wants to improve his position but Chyn is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chyn is trying to control. Opasevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn had his way with Dagestan Opasevich in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chyn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Opasevich keeps moving.
Chyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Opasevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Opasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chyn is really struggling to control Opasevich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Opasevich keeping full guard, as Chyn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu Chyn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Opasevich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chyn as he avoids it easily.
Chyn misses with a combination
and Opasevich counters with a takedown into side control.
Chyn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chyn wants to get back to his feet.
Opasevich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chyn's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn wants to control but Opasevich is keeping busy.
Opasevich throwing shots but Chyn is blocking nicely.
Opasevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chyn wants to control but Opasevich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Opasevich thows a huge punch but Chyn dodges it nicely.
Opasevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Opasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dagestan Opasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chyn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Opasevich.
Opasevich throwing shots but Chyn is blocking nicely.
Opasevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chyn trying to control here.
Opasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Opasevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Opasevich.
Chyn wants to control but Opasevich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chyn is looking for a sweep. Opasevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Opasevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chyn trying to hold on to Opasevich's head to control him but Opasevich postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich throwing shots but Chyn is blocking nicely.
Opasevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Opasevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chyn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chyn is pressing down on Opasevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Opasevich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chyn is keeping the position for now.
Chyn has momentary wrist control but Opasevich slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opasevich won't allow Chyn to sweep him here.
Ryu Chyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestan Opasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chyn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Chyn!
Ryu Chyn retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Montenegro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Purell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Montenegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Purell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purell swings for the body but Montenegro moves out of range.
Montenegro misses with a body shot.
Purell throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ricardo Montenegro has been cut.
Montenegro wants to clinch up but Purell keeps it at a distance.
Montenegro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Purell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montenegro was well out of range. Poor timing from Purell.
Purell misses with a two punch combination.
Purell keeps the fight on the outside.
Purell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montenegro eats them both and turns towards Purell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purell swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Purell misses.
Montenegro swinging wildly here.
Purell lands a jab to Montenegro's midsection.
Montenegro scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purell throws a series of punches but Montenegro avoids them all with ease.
Montenegro moves forwards but Purell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montenegro pushes Purell up against the cage in a clinch.
Purell is trying to force a seperation but Montenegro has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montenegro.
Purell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montenegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Purell is trying to break the clinch but Montenegro has him pressed against the cage.
Montenegro lands with a short shot to the head.
Montenegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Purell.
Montenegro misses with a body punch.
Purell tries to break the clinch but Montenegro is controlling the position.
Montenegro is leaning against Purell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Purell has had enough of the clinch but Montenegro keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montenegro digs a right hand underneath Purell's ribcage. Purell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purell can't break the clinch.
Montenegro tries to throw a body punch but Purell avoids it by throwing Montenegro back against the cage.
Purell blocking some punches.
Montenegro misses with a punch to the body.
Montenegro works on Purell's body with a couple of short punches.
Purell working hard to break the clinch.
Montenegro trying to land knees to the body.
Montenegro pushes Purell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montenegro is stalling here.
A short right from Montenegro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro is leaning against Purell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montenegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Purell backwards.
Purell is trying to break the clinch but Montenegro has him pressed against the cage.
Purell tries to break free but Montenegro pushes him back against the cage.
Purell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montenegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Montenegro.
Montenegro just leaning against Purell, taking a breather.
Montenegro tries a body shot but Purell blocks it.
Montenegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Montenegro.
Montenegro has Purell pushed against the cage.
Montenegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Purell backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purell can't break the clinch.
Montenegro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Purell's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montenegro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montenegro dips a shoulder and cracks Purell with a mighty uppercut! Purell falls back against the cage and Montenegro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Purell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Montenegro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Montenegro!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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