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UN!T 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maafala has chosen Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viko Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Viko Maafala has been cut.
Maafala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maafala fails to land the takedown.
Maafala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pontes swivels and escapes.
Jose Pontes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viko Maafala.
Pontes lands a right hook to the body.
Pontes throws a good cross that connects.
Pontes moves into the clinch successfully.
Maafala drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pontes throwing strikes from guard but Maafala blocks nicely.
Maafala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pontes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pontes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maafala keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
Maafala looking to control.
Pontes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pontes forces his way into half guard.
Maafala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pontes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maafala's head.
Pontes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pontes working over Maafala with some ground and pound. Maafala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maafala is trying to get back to full guard.
Pontes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maafala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maafala is trying to control but can't.
Pontes prevents Maafala from standing back up.
Pontes thows a huge punch but Maafala dodges it nicely.
Maafala wants to get back to full guard.
Pontes is trying to control. Maafala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maafala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pontes.
Maafala wants to control but Pontes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes thows a huge punch but Maafala dodges it nicely.
Maafala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pontes preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pontes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pontes throwing strikes from guard but Maafala blocks nicely.
Maafala striking off his back.
Pontes throws an elbow that misses. Maafala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pontes's guard. Nice move by Maafala!
Maafala trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is looking to stand up but Maafala isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala won't allow Pontes to sweep him here.
Maafala gets to his feet - Pontes follows without any prompting.
Maafala darts in trying to clinch
and Pontes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maafala thinking.
Maafala takes the fight into the clinch.
Pontes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pontes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maafala pulls Pontes into guard.
Pontes postures up in Maafala's guard and throws a big left but Maafala blocks it.
Pontes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maafala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maafala throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pontes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pontes!
Maafala avoids the attempt from Pontes to control.
Pontes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maafala tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pontes tries to hold on but Maafala postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pontes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viko Maafala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pontes cracks Maafala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pontes wants to clinch up but Maafala keeps it at a distance.
Maafala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pontes tries to clinch up.
Maafala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maafala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maafala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pontes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pontes tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maafala is one step ahead there.
Pontes trying to control the position.
Maafala preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pontes can't keep his opponent in guard - Maafala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maafala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pontes is looking for a sweep. Maafala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pontes gets back to full guard.
Pontes has control of Maafala's left arm, preventing Maafala from doing any damage.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to stand but Maafala is controlling the position.
Pontes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maafala on the ground.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maafala tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.
Maafala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pontes wants to clinch
and Maafala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pontes won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes isn't going anywhere.
Pontes wants to control but Maafala postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Maafala drags him back down.
Maafala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pontes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pontes is looking to reverse the position.
Maafala decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pontes to his feet.
Pontes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maafala drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pontes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pontes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maafala forces his way into half guard.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is trying to work for a kimura but Pontes is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maafala.
Pontes is trying to stand up here but Maafala is controlling him well.
Maafala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maafala seems to be looking for submissions.
Maafala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maafala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontes wants to control but Maafala is keeping busy.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pontes defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viko Maafala's cut.
That's time! Pontes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pontes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pontes's corner calls for a 1-2. Pontes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maafala misses with a takedown
and Pontes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pontes is looking to control Maafala's arms but Maafala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pontes has his back to the cage.
Maafala is trying to pull guard but Pontes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maafala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maafala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jose Pontes has been cut.
Maafala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pontes.
Pontes lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maafala.
Jose Pontes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viko Maafala.
Maafala looks for a takedown but Pontes sprawls well.
Maafala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes swats away the attempt to clinch by Maafala.
Pontes doesn't manage to clinch there - Maafala circles away.
Pontes stuffs the takedown.
Pontes moves into range and clinches up with Maafala.
Maafala fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pontes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maafala's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maafala has clasped his hands together around Pontes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maafala working away.
Pontes is trying to get back to his feet.
Maafala working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pontes can't do much from the bottom here.
Maafala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Viko Maafala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pontes tries to bench press Maafala off him but Maafala keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pontes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maafala tries to score with some ground and pound. Pontes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pontes is not content to let Maafala control the position.
Pontes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pontes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pontes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pontes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maafala trying to control the position but Pontes is working away.
Pontes is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala swings around for an armbar but Pontes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maafala's guard.
Pontes advances to half guard.
Pontes seems to be working for a kimura but Maafala defends the submission attempt.
Pontes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maafala is trying to stand up here but Pontes is controlling him well.
Pontes is looking to stall here but Maafala recovers full guard.
Maafala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maafala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maafala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viko Maafala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maafala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viko Maafala!
Viko Maafala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anxiety. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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273 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorenzo throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lorenzo scores with a counter punch that sends Rodriguez to the canvas! Lorenzo smells blood - he's punishing Rodriguez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rodriguez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm fat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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245 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Boy pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy is trying to trip Magomedov. He has hold of a leg but Magomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boy's guard.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Boy wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Boy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Boy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Boy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Magomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boy has tightened it up now! Magomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Boy!
A relieved looking Johnny Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata shoots for a takedown but Fabiano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ngata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fabiano doesn't seem phased though.
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ngata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fabiano up against the cage.
Fabiano is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ngata tries to pass to full mount but Fabiano defends it.
Ngata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ngata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabiano pushes Ngata off looking to stand but Ngata dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ngata.
Ngata slips a nice elbow through Fabiano's hands, connecting with Fabiano's forehead.
Fabiano looks gassed!
Ngata winds up and cracks Fabiano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ngata content to control rather than advance.
Ngata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ngata winds up and cracks Fabiano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata thows a huge punch but Fabiano dodges it nicely.
Ngata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Ngata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngata lands strikes from half guard.
Ngata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ngata works his way into full mount!
Ngata putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ngata has control of Fabiano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fabiano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ngata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fabiano is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fabiano scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ngata land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ngata stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haki Ngata!
Haki Ngata 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme of Sho. The crowd seem to be enjoying Toro's choice of entrance music: Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent. 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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164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinjo throws a head kick but Toro moves out of range.
Shinjo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toro misses with a looping right.
Shinjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toro.
Toro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Shinjo.
Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toro misses with a series of wild punches.
Toro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toro tries to sprawl but Shinjo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Toro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toro.
Shinjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shinjo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo trying to control but Toro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinjo postures up.
Shinjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toro wants to sweep here but Shinjo controlling him for the moment.
Toro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shinjo rolls with it to try and escape but Toro cranks on the arm and Shinjo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aze Toro!
A pretty intense looking Aze Toro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kurosaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Machiavellism - Dir En Grey. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Total War - The Shogun II. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki misses with a double jab.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kurosaki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Kurosaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurosaki is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kurosaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Kyo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie won't allow Kurosaki to sweep him here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Kurosaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurosaki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurosaki taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Kurosaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Kurosaki blocks the move with his legs.
Kurosaki wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kurosaki is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurosaki is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kurosaki is avoiding damage well.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.
Kurosaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosaki. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Carlos Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Kyo Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Kurosaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Kurosaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kurosaki works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Carlos Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurosaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Kurosaki shrugs it off.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Gracie defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Kurosaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurosaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurosaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Kurosaki sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyo Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurosaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Kyo Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurosaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Gracie's cut.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gracie dives in and grabs Kurosaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurosaki pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Kurosaki shrugs it off.
Kurosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie advances to mount.
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Kurosaki is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Kurosaki is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Carlos Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurosaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Kurosaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to control but Kurosaki wriggling away.
Kurosaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kurosaki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Kurosaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kurosaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kurosaki!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Kurosaki has passed into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kurosaki controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Dracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amir Dracon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina sizes up Dracon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dracon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dracon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracon misses with a looping right.
Requina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dracon is defended easily by Requina.
Nice uppercut lands for Requina. That snapped Dracon's head back.
Requina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Amir Dracon has been cut.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracon.
Dracon looks to score with a jab to the body but Requina is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dracon's sensitive parts.
Requina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dracon throws a head kick that misses.
Requina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dracon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dracon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dracon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Requina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Requina slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Requina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Dracon.
Requina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracon throws a leg kick but Requina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dracon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dracon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Requina is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dracon.
Requina throws a head kick that Dracon semi-blocks.
Requina closes the distance and clinches.
Requina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Requina.
Dracon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina prevents a body shot from Dracon.
Requina tries to land a knee to the head but Dracon blocks with his arms.
Requina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dracon is trying to break the clinch but Requina has him pressed against the cage.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Requina digs a right hand into Dracon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dracon's gas tank.
Requina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Requina on the inside.
Requina is struggling to control the position.
Dracon throws a punch but it's blocked by Requina.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Requina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dracon is trying to break the clinch but Requina is controlling him.
Dracon is working for takedown but Requina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Requina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dracon takes a shot to the head.
Requina lands a right hand.
Requina is pressed up against the cage. Dracon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Requina down to the mat. Requina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dracon tries to clinch up but Requina circles away and keeps his distance.
Dracon misses with the combination.
Dracon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Requina scores with a spinning back kick!
Requina scores with a jab.
Requina feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dracon sprawling to the canvas! Dracon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Requina finish him?!
Dracon is rocked!
Dracon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Requina comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Dracon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Dracon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Requina!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popo comes to the cage accompanied by Alter Bridge- Ties that Bind. Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trik Turner - Friends and Family kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Popo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Popo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Popo's leg but Popo calmly moves out of range.
Popo fails with the takedown.
Alves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Alves fails to land the takedown.
Popo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Popo wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alves in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves winds up and cracks Popo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Popo is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Popo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Popo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popo is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Popo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Popo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Popo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Alves scoring with punches from side control.
Popo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves works to advance to full mount. Popo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alves wants to control the pace but Popo is squirming around nicely.
Popo is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Popo's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Popo?
Alves trying to control but Popo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alves controlling from mount.
Alves looking to finish Popo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Popo!
Popo taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popo is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Popo?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Popo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Popo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ace Popo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Popo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popo slips a jab from Alves.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Popo's guard.
Popo controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popo looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Popo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves postures up in Popo's guard and throws a big left but Popo blocks it.
Popo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves controlling from the top position.
Popo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Alves stays in close to Popo's body and controls the position.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves stays in close to Popo's body and controls the position.
Popo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Popo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves wants to control from the top but Popo keeps moving.
Popo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Popo is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alves working over Popo with some ground and pound. Popo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popo taking some punishment here, with Alves in his half guard.
Popo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Popo is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freddy Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popo with the active half guard here but Alves passes nicely into side control.
Alves trying to control the position but Popo is working away.
Popo manages to get back to half guard.
Popo has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves wants to stand but Popo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Popo is trying to control but can't.
Popo is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ace Popo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popo trying to hold on to Alves's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Alves stalling.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Popo is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Popo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
Alves breaks Popo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popo working for submissions but it's allowed Alves to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Popo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Popo.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Popo?
Alves looking to finish Popo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Popo!
Alves avoids the attempt from Popo to control.
Popo is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freddy Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Popo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Alves!
A relieved looking Freddy Alves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Father Frottage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chu Ck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Father Frottage!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frottage lands with a cross.
Frottage throws a leg kick
and Ck counters with a one-two to the body.
Frottage is looking to land body kicks.
Ck leaves Frottage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ck misses with a straight left.
Frottage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ck throws out the jab.
Ck throws a shot from downtown. Frottage moves away and avoids it.
Frottage feints and as Ck raises his hands in defense, Frottage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ck trying to keep a closed guard but Frottage is proving a slippery customer.
Frottage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage wants to control but Ck is having none of it.
Ck looking to finish with strikes here!
Frottage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frottage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frottage is concentrating on defense, preventing Ck from advancing position.
Frottage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ck chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ck is looking to work some ground and pound but Frottage has wrist control.
Ck throws a big right hand that misses.
Ck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frottage 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.
Frottage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ck is one step ahead there.
Frottage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ck's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Frottage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ck trying to control the position here.
Ck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frottage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frottage with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frottage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frottage passes Ck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frottage.
Ck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frottage.
Frottage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frottage.
Ck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frottage.
Frottage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frottage lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frottage controlling the pace.
Frottage working over Ck with some ground and pound. Ck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frottage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frottage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ck tries to roll over but Frottage keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frottage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ck's head.
Ck is pressing down on Frottage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Frottage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frottage.
Frottage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Frottage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frottage working the ground and pound.
Frottage wants to control but Ck is keeping him busy.
Frottage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Frottage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frottage off and has taken his back!
Ck doesn't have the hooks in and Frottage manages to turn into his guard.
Frottage throws an elbow that misses. Ck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frottage's guard. Nice move by Ck!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frottage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ck manages to get himself to full guard.
Frottage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ck has control of Frottage's left arm, preventing Frottage from doing any damage.
Ck is trying to keep Frottage in close.
Ck keeping moving, preventing Frottage from controlling successfully.
Ck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frottage works over Ck with some ground and pound from guard.
Ck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frottage's guard.
Father Frottage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frottage managing to control the position.
Frottage wants to stand and escape but Ck is having none of it.
Frottage trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frottage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frottage thumps Ck with a low kick.
Father Frottage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frottage throws a hook but Ck blocks it.
Frottage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ck as he jumps to the side.
Ck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frottage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frottage shoots in and bounces Ck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frottage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frottage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frottage throwing strikes from guard but Ck blocks nicely.
Frottage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ck is pulling down on Frottage's head to control his posture.
Frottage lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frottage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frottage throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Frottage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frottage throws out the jab.
Frottage misses with an uppercut
and Ck counters with an inside leg kick.
Frottage lands a nice looking body shot.
Ck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frottage throws a hook to the side of Ck's head but Ck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Frottage finds it's way through Ck's defenses.
Frottage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frottage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ck throws the left hand but Frottage avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frottage scores with a push kick.
Ck avoids the body shot from Frottage.
No joy there for Ck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frottage. Ck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ck misses with a wild body shot.
Ck is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frottage's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frottage feints and then cracks Ck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ck down.
Ck throws a hook but Frottage blocks it.
Frottage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ck.
Frottage jabs Ck right on the nose. Ck blinks but takes it well.
Ck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frottage with a nice cross.
Frottage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frottage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Frottage slams his shin into Ck's torso.
Sloppy strikes from Frottage. Those never looked like landing.
Frottage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frottage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ck momentarily.
Frottage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frottage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ck misses with a body kick.
Frottage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frottage swinging wildly here.
Frottage throws out a loose jab but Ck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frottage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frottage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frottage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frottage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ck moves out of range of the body kick.
Frottage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frottage.
It looks like Chu Ck has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frottage swings for the body but Ck moves out of range.
Frottage is looking to land body kicks.
Frottage misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frottage lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frottage throws an overhand right that lands on Ck's shoulder, as Ck tries to avoid the shot.
Frottage wants to land a leg kick but Ck is out of range.
Frottage is looking to score with low kicks.
Ck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frottage misses with a hook to the body
and Ck counters with a nice uppercut.
Frottage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Frottage really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chu Ck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frottage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frottage throws a sloppy body shot
and Ck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ck looks to land a right hand but Frottage moved out of range.
Frottage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ck throws a head punch that misses.
Ck has had enough of the clinch but Frottage keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Ck fails to land.
Ck is pressed up against the cage. Frottage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ck down to the mat. Ck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Frottage misses.
Frottage scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frottage lands a nice short elbow.
Ck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frottage.
Ck is trying to get back to full guard.
Frottage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frottage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frottage.
Ck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frottage.
Frottage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ck gets back to full guard.
Frottage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ck keeping moving, preventing Frottage from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frottage won't allow Ck to get back to his feet.
Ck keeping moving, preventing Frottage from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Father Frottage was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice body kick there by Frottage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frottage staying out of range there.
Ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frottage lands a really nice looking cross but Ck seems unphased.
Frottage closes the distance and clinches.
Ck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frottage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frottage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frottage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frottage connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frottage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frottage with the ground and pound but Ck regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frottage is stalling here. Ck is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frottage seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ck has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Frottage wants to control but Ck postures up.
Frottage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frottage is concentrating on defense, preventing Ck from advancing position.
Frottage wants to get back to full guard.
Frottage manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Frottage dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chu Ck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Frottage tries to land a front kick but Ck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frottage scores with a hook.
Frottage throws a leg kick but Ck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Ck misses.
Frottage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ck avoids a kick to the body.
Ck throws a hook to the side of Frottage's head but Frottage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Frottage coming out on top.
Frottage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage throws a lazy right hand but Ck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frottage moves away from the strike by Ck.
Ck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ck dodges the punch combination from Frottage.
Frottage misses with a series of wild punches.
Frottage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frottage lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frottage lands with a straight right. Ck didn't see that one coming.
Father Frottage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frottage.
Ck throws an off balance right hand
and Frottage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ck checks a low kick from Frottage.
Frottage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ck if he has to take too many more of those.
Ck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frottage fails with the takedown.
Ck missing with a left hand there. Frottage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frottage scores with a nice head shot.
Frottage looks to land a body kick but Ck moved away.
Ck misses the jab.
Frottage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ck cracks Frottage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frottage takes a swing at Ck's ribcage but misses.
Ck misses with a hook
and Frottage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ck thinking.
A left lands for Frottage.
Ck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frottage was well out of range. Poor timing from Ck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ck connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frottage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ck misses with a lunging right hand
and Frottage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ck slips under a jab from Frottage.
Frottage throws a push kick but Ck slaps the foot to one side.
Frottage misses with a leg kick
and Ck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frottage throws a jab but it's blocked by Ck.
Chu Ck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frottage lands a slapping body shot.
Ck throws a lazy uppercut
and Frottage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Father Frottage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frottage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Father Frottage.
Well Frottage 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Father Frottage!
Father Frottage is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Father Frottage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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