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TWD 14: Xiii vs Redmond PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Belousov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacran Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias has chosen Monster as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Belousov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hacran Dias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belousov scores with a takedown into Dias's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dias wants to control but Belousov passes easily into half guard.
Dias tries to roll over but Belousov keeps him under control.
Dias gets full guard.
Belousov throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet.
Dias throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Belousov looking to pass the guard.
Dias wants to sweep here but Belousov controlling him for the moment.
Dias has his foot on Belousov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belousov works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belousov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belousov is working Dias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belousov is sitting in close to Dias's body. Dias has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Belousov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Belousov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hacran Dias!
Hacran Dias 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Esnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Esnar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Jay Hendo has been cut.
Hendo really is a fat lump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esnar throws a head kick but Hendo moves out of range.
Esnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendo is breathing heavily.
Esnar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hendo sprawling to the canvas! Hendo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Esnar finish him?!
Hendo is rocked!
Esnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esnar cracks Hendo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Esnar!
In his post fight interview, Rock Esnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Amaral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amaral wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Amaral tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amaral manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amaral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Amaral shows good takedown defense.
Joao Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Miller.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Amaral scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Amaral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amaral closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Amaral pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amaral to the ground. Miller is now in Amaral's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Amaral trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amaral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Amaral is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amaral manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Amaral's guard.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Amaral is having none of it.
Amaral trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller stalling.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amaral has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to take a breather but Amaral is having none of it.
Amaral works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amaral has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amaral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaral really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amaral can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amaral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control but Amaral is keeping him busy.
Amaral regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Amaral is breathing heavily.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaral is keeping the position for now.
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amaral is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Amaral is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amaral throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Amaral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amaral tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amaral to the ground. Amaral escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amaral looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Amaral slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amaral stuffs the takedown.
Joao Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Miller.
Amaral tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Amaral scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Amaral sprawls well.
Amaral scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amaral to the mat! Amaral manages to get full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Amaral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luck Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amaral displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Amaral fights it but they end up in 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!
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amaral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amaral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amaral!
Miller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Amaral asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miller bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amaral defends it nicely.
Joao Amaral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Joao Amaral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amaral as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amaral is defended easily by Miller.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Amaral!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Amaral is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller.
Miller looking to ground and pound but Amaral is blocking nicely.
Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amaral is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
Miller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amaral is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amaral is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Miller 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! This is the final round!
Amaral looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amaral's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amaral manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaral is retaining full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amaral 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amaral wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller pushing down on Amaral's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller is just content to waste time from the top position. Amaral takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Amaral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller pushes Amaral off and gets back to his feet.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amaral.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amaral looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amaral is not content to let Miller control the position.
Amaral is being controlled here.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amaral is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amaral is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral sneaks back into half guard.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amaral is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amaral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Joao Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luck Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller is keen to just control but Amaral is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luck Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luck Miller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Calbrentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Calbrentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calbrentes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Calbrentes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Calbrentes avoids nicely.
Calbrentes wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Calbrentes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calbrentes counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Calbrentes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Calbrentes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Calbrentes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Calbrentes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Calbrentes.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Calbrentes avoids nicely.
Calbrentes wants to clinch.
Calbrentes loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Calbrentes has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Calbrentes steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rodriguez is rocked!
It looks like Bender Rodriguez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Calbrentes. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Calbrentes finish him?
Rodriguez loses concentration momentarily and Calbrentes pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Rodriguez crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Calbrentes finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Calbrentes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between wu Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Marcyanno (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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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wu Kong!
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, Roque Marcyanno!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcyanno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong wants to clinch up but Marcyanno keeps it at a distance.
Marcyanno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcyanno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcyanno closes the distance and clinches.
Marcyanno working hard to break the clinch.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Marcyanno. Marcyanno maintains the clinch.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Marcyanno trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
Kong has Marcyanno pressed against the cage, preventing Marcyanno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
Marcyanno is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Marcyanno just leaning against Kong, taking a breather.
Marcyanno pulls guard effortlessly.
Marcyanno has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Marcyanno looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcyanno, not yet.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roque Marcyanno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong forces Marcyanno back against the cage and clinches.
Marcyanno blocks the elbow strike.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Marcyanno does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcyanno clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marcyanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcyanno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kong is keeping busy.
Kong lands an elbow inside.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcyanno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong rushes Marcyanno and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcyanno can't break the clinch.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcyanno's efforts to push away.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcyanno scores with a one two! Kong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcyanno, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcyanno managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Marcyanno tries to tie him up.
Marcyanno is trying to break free.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcyanno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marcyanno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcyanno misses with the combination.
Roque Marcyanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcyanno but Marcyanno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marcyanno is pawing at Kong, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kong's nose. Kong is badly hurt! Marcyanno pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kong tries desperately to hold on but Marcyanno is relentless in his assault! As Kong receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Marcyanno away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roque Marcyanno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aris God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Martelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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259 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aris God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Martelli!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God is looking to clinch.
God lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Martelli sprawling to the canvas. God follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Martelli hang on?
It looks like Gabriel Martelli has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martelli moves into full guard.
God looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martelli is pulling down on God's head. It's preventing any offense from God, at least for the moment.
Martelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martelli 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.
God has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martelli throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
God throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. God is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God is stalling in the full guard.
God trying to control but Martelli is working from the bottom.
God with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martelli wants to stand but God is controlling the position.
God knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martelli on the ground.
God trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
God looking to sit in guard and control but Martelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
God is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God keeping moving, preventing Martelli from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from God.
God will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
God tries to clinch there but Martelli circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - God coming out on top.
Martelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
God looks to land a combination but Martelli avoids it well.
Martelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
God throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martelli has a takedown stuffed.
God shoots for a takedown but Martelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aris God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
God is breathing heavily.
Martelli takes the fight into the clinch.
Martelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
God has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martelli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
God lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by God.
Martelli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martelli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martelli is trying desperately to improve position.
God working the ground and pound effectively.
God lands with some strikes.
Martelli wants to control but God is having none of it.
God pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martelli wants to hold on but God pushes him away.
Martelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martelli looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aris God dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Martelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
God is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? God is fending him off so far but Martelli persists. Nope, God circles away and we're back to standing.
Martelli looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Martelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
God clinches up against the cage.
God can't get the takedown.
Martelli tries to break the clinch but God is controlling the position.
Martelli is pressed up against the cage. God has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martelli down to the mat. Martelli 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 Aris God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martelli tries to clinch but God is having none of it.
God shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martelli but Martelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
God tries to clinch up but Martelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Martelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
God thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God shoots in but Martelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
God fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martelli looks for the body kick but God saw that one coming.
God misses with a takedown
and Martelli counters with a good, hard body kick but God shrugs it off.
Martelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
God on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if God tries to get out of the position.
God is refusing to be controlled, as Martelli sits in half guard.
Martelli seems to be working for a kimura but God defends the submission attempt.
Martelli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows God to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but God sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martelli somewhat.
God tries to clinch there but Martelli circles away.
God closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martelli's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martelli keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
Martelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
God throwing strikes from guard but Martelli blocks nicely.
Martelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
God stops Martelli from standing up.
God in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martelli working for a triangle but God defends it easily.
God engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martelli working a defensive guard here.
God is working Martelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
God postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martelli keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
God lands a couple of digs.
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.
Martelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells God's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Martelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Martelli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
God scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martelli is looking for a sweep.
Martelli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martelli is trying to control God's posture but God avoids it.
God trying to control the action but Martelli is working from the bottom.
God is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martelli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martelli is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
God wants to control but Martelli is keeping him busy.
God scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martelli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
God lands a decent elbow from side control.
God trying to control the position but Martelli is working away.
God is really struggling to control Martelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martelli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Martelli tries to buck God off but God is having none of it.
God in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
God lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God happy to just control the position for now.
God is working Martelli over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God is putting a hurting on Martelli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Martelli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
God lands an elbow.
God trying to control the action but Martelli is working from the bottom.
God cracks Martelli with a big elbow.
God working the head and body with strikes.
God scores with punches from side control.
God lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martelli stops God from passing to mount.
Martelli is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God landing a few strikes.
Martelli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
God cracks Martelli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
God lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martelli down.
Martelli striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
God connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martelli some visible discomfort.
God creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God taking a breather here.
Martelli wants to control but God postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martelli is looking to regain half guard here but God keeps moving and retains side control.
God landing strikes.
God landing strikes.
Martelli is trying to improve his position.
God taking a breather here.
Martelli tries to bench press God off him but God keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martelli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
God creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aris God showed his dominance in that final round.
Well God has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aris God!
A very excited looking Aris God made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Paru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paru comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite, osso duro de roer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Paru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paru.
Paru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paru misses with a few strikes there.
Paru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Paru will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Paru is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paru down to the mat. Paru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paru clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paru tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Paru from controlling successfully.
Paru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paru defends it easily.
Paru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paru trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Paru stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paru landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva wants to control but Paru postures up.
Paru 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.
Paru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paru grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Paru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paru landing a few strikes.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paru connects with a decent elbow.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paru connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paru stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Paru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paru is in Silva's guard.
Paru trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Paru throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva is trying to control the position but Paru postures up.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paru trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paru landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Paru pushes his legs off easily.
Paru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paru has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paru connects with a couple of short punches.
Paru stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paru cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Paru.
Paru drops Silva with a nice combination! Paru dives into Silva's guard, looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
Paru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Paru finish him?
Paru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paru in particular looking to stall.
Paru scores with a big shot! Silva's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Silva! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Paru!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ati Kon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes into the arena with Ambitionz Az a Ridah blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ati Kon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kon tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kon wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Kon's head back.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Riley presses forward with punches and knees until Kon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Riley!
Mark Riley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knee has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Venum Knee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knee darts in and clinches Gutierrez up against the cage.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Knee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gutierrez up against the cage.
Gutierrez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knee is defending well.
Gutierrez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knee blocks it with crossed arms.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Gutierrez gets control of Knee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutierrez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez pulls Knee in close to his closed guard and prevents Knee from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gutierrez is tightening it up a little... Knee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gutierrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julio Gutierrez!
Julio Gutierrez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii's entrance music is Tenacious D - Master Exploder. A fine choice. Wedge Xiii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Redmond's chin.
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Redmond has Xiii pulled in close to control his posture.
Redmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiii postures up in Redmond's guard and throws a big left but Redmond blocks it.
Redmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redmond trying to control the position.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Redmond keeps moving.
Redmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii throwing strikes from guard but Redmond blocks nicely.
Redmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiii's guard.
Redmond trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
Redmond wants to pass the guard but Xiii is keeping the position.
Redmond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xiii pulls Redmond in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redmondis looking to pass into half guard but Xiii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Xiii is in guard.
Redmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Xiii with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xiii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xiii scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xiii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Xiii.
Redmond is rocked!
Xiii scores with a big shot! Redmond's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Redmond! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Wedge Xiii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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