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No Exit FC 89: End Times PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markus Serdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Serdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdal just misses with a punch to the body.
Serdal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serdal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amore tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amore closes the distance and clinches up with Serdal, looking for a takedown. Amore pushes Serdal against the cage but Serdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amore trying to mount his opponent but Serdal defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore seems to be working for a kimura but Serdal defends the submission attempt.
Amore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serdal sees it coming and defends easily.
Amore is looking to take a break and control but Serdal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serdal is trying to maintain the position but Amore is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amore trying to advance position but Serdal counters by regaining guard.
Serdal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amore trying to control the position from guard on top but Serdal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amore looking to sit in guard and control but Serdal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serdal is looking to work some ground and pound but Amore has wrist control.
Serdalis looking to pass into half guard but Amore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amore is in guard.
Serdal keeping moving, preventing Amore from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wagner Amore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Serdal lands with a good body shot.
Serdal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amore circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wagner Amore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amore avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serdal. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serdal. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serdal takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Serdal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markus Serdal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serdal throws a hook but Amore blocks it.
Amore avoids a kick to the body.
Serdal misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serdal. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serdal is looking to wear down Amore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serdal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amore counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serdal. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serdal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amore gets the takedown into side control.
Amore stands up and beckons Serdal to his feet.
Amore shoots in for a takedown but Serdal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Serdal shoots in for a double leg but Amore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amore not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amore wants to work for an arm triangle but Serdal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Amore seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Serdal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wagner Amore!
A determined Wagner Amore didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Kershaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Kershaw had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Kershaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen lands with a nice body kick.
Kershaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullen moves away.
Mullen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kershaw.
It looks like Steve Mullen has been cut.
Kershaw looks to land a left hand but Mullen moved out of range nicely.
Mullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kershaw.
Good leg kick by Mullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kershaw bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mullen! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kershaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mullen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kershaw defends well.
Kershaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mullen is trying to keep Kershaw in close.
Kershaw landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kershaw postures up in Mullen's guard and throws a big left but Mullen blocks it.
Kershaw wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
Kershaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mullen seems keen to control Kershaw's posture.
Mullen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kershaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kershaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mullen trying to control the position.
Mullen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kershaw controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kershaw trying to control but Mullen is working from the bottom.
Mullen trying to control the position.
Kershaw wants to pass the guard but Mullen is keeping the position.
Kershaw stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
Kershaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kershaw postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kershaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kershaw throws a right hand that misses
and Mullen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kershaw throws a hook but Mullen blocks it.
Mullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kershaw.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kershaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Kershaw back into the cage.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Kershaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mullen to keep the fight standing.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kershaw is breathing heavily.
Mullen lands a knee to the body.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mullen working Kershaw over with knees to the body.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Kershaw is blocking nicely.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kershaw avoids it.
Mullen stops a takedown attempt from Kershaw.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Mullen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Mullen'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.
Mullen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kershaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kershaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kershaw misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mullen rushes Kershaw and presses him up against the cage.
Mullen with a knee to the head.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kershaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Mullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kershaw won't want to take too many of those.
Mullen working Kershaw over with knees to the body.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Kershaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mullen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen lands an elbow inside that Kershaw shrugs off.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kershaw looking for a takedown.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kershaw's face.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steve Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mullen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kershaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is pressed up against the cage. Kershaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mullen down to the mat. Mullen 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 Vince Kershaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kershaw's face.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kershaw's face.
Kershaw looking for a takedown.
Mullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen lands an elbow just above Kershaw 's eye.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kershaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Kershaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kershaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Kershaw avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kershaw managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kershaw looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Mullen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kershaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mullen counters with a head kick.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kershaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kershaw shoots in for a takedown but Mullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kershaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Mullen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kershaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mullen scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen lands a nice looking body kick.
Kershaw misses with an uppercut
and Mullen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullen throws a leg kick which misses Kershaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Kershaw tries to avoid it.
Mullen has Kershaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Kershaw blocks it.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kershaw avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen working Kershaw over with knees to the body.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kershaw managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Kershaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kershaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Kershaw goes for a takedown attempt but Mullen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Kershaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kershaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a front kick that sends Kershaw stumbling back into the cage.
Kershaw throws an off balance right hand
and Mullen counters by moving into the clinch.
Mullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kershaw.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Kershaw is blocking nicely.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kershaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Mullen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Kershaw blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Kershaw is blocking nicely.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kershaw avoids it.
Kershaw avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Kershaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kershaw looking for a takedown.
Kershaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mullen is defending well.
Kershaw is trying to drag Mullen to the mat but Mullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Kershaw's ribcage.
Kershaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kershaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kershaw backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kershaw won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vince Kershaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Mullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kershaw missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mullen 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Steve Mullen!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Steve Mullen!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Steve Mullen!
Steve Mullen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steve Mullen thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Dai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dai fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Dai's head.
Dai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Dai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a combination. Dai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dai shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogelio Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dai is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dai is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Dai moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Dai slips a jab from Rodriguez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez jabs Dai right on the nose. Dai blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mark Dai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dai shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Dai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai throwing strikes but Rodriguez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Dai to his feet.
Dai shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dai doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Dai thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Dai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dai lands in his opponent's guard.
Dai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dai throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriguez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dai lands a couple of elbows.
Dai trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriguez has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
Rodriguez stays in close to Dai's body and controls the position.
Dai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rogelio Rodriguez.
Dai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Dai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Dai persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogelio Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Dai's shoulder, as Dai tries to avoid the shot.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dai misses the shot to the body.
Dai scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Dai stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rodriguez has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dai manages to get his head free but now Rodriguez has transitioned to an armbar! Dai grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rodriguez! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogelio Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra misses with a shot to the body
and Skarbowsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarbowsky darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Skarbowsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Serra is defending well for now.
Skarbowsky stalling.
The referee calls for Serra to work.
Skarbowsky tries a knee to the head but Serra blocks it.
Serra stalling against the cage.
Serra is trying to push Skarbowsky away but Skarbowsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skarbowsky pushes off an throws an elbow but Serra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skarbowsky lands an uppercut.
Serra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Serra stalling in the clinch but Skarbowsky improves position.
Skarbowsky prevents a body shot from Serra.
Skarbowsky misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skarbowsky slips under a jab.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarbowsky is just out of range.
Skarbowsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Skarbowsky feints and then cracks Serra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serra down.
Skarbowsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skarbowsky is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Skarbowsky moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Serra blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Skarbowsky misses.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra drives through with a takedown into Skarbowsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Serra stays in close to Skarbowsky's body and controls the position.
Serra advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Serra in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matts Serra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Skarbowsky tries to land a leg kick but Serra saw it coming and moves away.
Skarbowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skarbowsky is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Skarbowsky tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skarbowsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Serra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarbowsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serra tries for a takedown but Skarbowsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matts Serra.
Serra throws a right hand that Skarbowsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Skarbowsky also avoids with ease.
Skarbowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra swings for the body but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Skarbowsky throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up.
Skarbowsky gets caught napping as Serra dives in and scores a takedown. Skarbowsky manages to retain guard.
Serra wants to control from the top but Skarbowsky keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra wants to pass the guard but Skarbowsky is keeping the position.
Serra won't allow Skarbowsky to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra forces his way into half guard.
Serra is working for a kimura but Skarbowsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Serra wants to pass the guard but Skarbowsky is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serra content to control rather than advance.
Serra trying to mount his opponent but Skarbowsky defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Serra dodges the punch combination from Skarbowsky.
Serra misses with a wild body shot.
Serra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skarbowsky moves forwards but Serra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skarbowsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
Skarbowsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarbowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skarbowsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serra drags the fight down to the ground.
Skarbowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Skarbowsky frees his head nicely. Oh but Serra has switched to an armbar! Skarbowsky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matts Serra!
A very excited looking Matts Serra 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aka Sutmasnabela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aka Sutmasnabela has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
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, Aka Sutmasnabela!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutmasnabela tries for a takedown but Canto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sutmasnabela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canto at a distance.
Canto closes the distance and clinches up with Sutmasnabela, looking for a takedown. Canto pushes Sutmasnabela against the cage but Sutmasnabela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutmasnabela throws a wild body kick that Canto sees coming a mile off.
Sutmasnabela feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sutmasnabela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutmasnabela throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutmasnabela stands up out of Canto's guard for a moment - Canto manages to land a nice upkick.
Sutmasnabela drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Canto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sutmasnabela has Canto in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canto trying to control but Sutmasnabela is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutmasnabela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canto passes Sutmasnabela's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sutmasnabela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canto drops an elbow to the side of Sutmasnabela's head.
Sutmasnabela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canto.
Canto throws a strike but Sutmasnabela avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Canto trying to control but Sutmasnabela is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela 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.
Sutmasnabela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canto throwing strikes but missing.
Canto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Canto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela is looking to improve his position.
Canto is trying to control the action in half guard but Sutmasnabela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sutmasnabela wants to sweep but Canto has passed to side control!
Canto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canto wants to control but Sutmasnabela is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Canto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sutmasnabela is not content to let Canto control the position.
Canto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sutmasnabela sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canto in side control, throwing shots but Sutmasnabela defends.
Sutmasnabela tries to bench press Canto off him but Canto keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sutmasnabela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sutmasnabela throws a body kick that misses.
Flaubert Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutmasnabela wants to clinch up but Canto keeps it at a distance.
Canto dives in and grabs Sutmasnabela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutmasnabela pushes down on Canto's head and hops out.
Sutmasnabela scores with a punch to the head.
Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sutmasnabela regains half guard there - taking advantage of Canto's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Canto looks to land a strike but Sutmasnabela avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela is trying to control the position but Canto postures up.
Canto passes Sutmasnabela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canto trying to control the action but Sutmasnabela is working from the bottom.
Canto working over Sutmasnabela with some ground and pound. Sutmasnabela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto trying to control the action but Sutmasnabela is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sutmasnabela defending well though.
Canto trying to control the pace.
Sutmasnabela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flaubert Canto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Canto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sutmasnabela's waist but Sutmasnabela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canto off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flaubert Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutmasnabela staying out of range there.
Canto moves into the clinch.
Sutmasnabela tries to work over Canto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canto as Sutmasnabela tries to tie him up.
Canto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sutmasnabela has Canto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto just leaning against Sutmasnabela, taking a breather.
Canto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canto wants to stall.
Sutmasnabela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canto after a bit of a struggle.
Canto is trying to force a seperation but Sutmasnabela has the dominant position.
Canto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Canto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Canto wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canto tries to circle away but Sutmasnabela has him pinned against the cage.
Sutmasnabela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sutmasnabela breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto dominated that second round.
That's time! Canto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sutmasnabela misses with a body shot.
Canto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sutmasnabela looking for a sweep. Not yet Sutmasnabela, not yet.
Canto trying to control but Sutmasnabela is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Sutmasnabela is keeping the position.
Canto 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sutmasnabela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Canto!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Canto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutmasnabela.
Canto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canto tries to get out of the position.
Canto is trying to maintain the position but Sutmasnabela is very close to passing his half guard.
Canto gets full guard.
Canto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sutmasnabela's guard.
Canto is stalling in the full guard.
Canto throws an elbow that misses. Sutmasnabela uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canto's guard. Nice move by Sutmasnabela!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canto is looking to stand up but Sutmasnabela isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutmasnabela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sutmasnabela is one step ahead there.
Canto is pulling down on Sutmasnabela's head to control his posture.
Sutmasnabela trying to control the position from guard on top but Canto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutmasnabela throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela wants to control from the top but Canto keeps moving.
Canto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sutmasnabela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sutmasnabela is trying to defend but Canto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sutmasnabela trying to control but Canto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto trying to pass the guard but Sutmasnabela defending well.
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sutmasnabela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Canto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aka Sutmasnabela 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.
Canto throws some wild stikes that Sutmasnabela manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Flaubert Canto wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Flaubert Canto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dio - Push. Keith Kade has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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265 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Kade avoids nicely.
Kade tries to clinch but Bateman moves away
and Bateman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kade wants to clinch up but Bateman keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Kade misses.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kade was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Bateman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bateman looks gassed!
Kade wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kade is looking to clinch.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kade tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Keith Kade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kade.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kade connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kade pushes Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Kade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kade lands a knee to the head.
Kade scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kade lands an elbow inside that Bateman shrugs off.
Kade scores with a knee to the head.
Kade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bateman.
Kade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bateman's defenses.
Knees to the body from Kade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman avoiding damage as Kade throws knees to the body.
Kade connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bateman's face.
Kade tries to land knees in the clinch but Bateman avoids the damage to the body.
Bateman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kade.
Kade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Kade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Kade on the inside.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kade won't allow it.
Kade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kade lands a damaging elbow.
Kade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bateman's defenses.
Kade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kade trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kade lands an elbow just above Bateman 's eye.
Kade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Kade misses with a knee strike.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kade won't allow it.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kade won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman avoiding damage as Kade throws knees to the body.
Kade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kade misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Kade.
Kade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bateman controls his hands.
Kade misses with a knee strike.
Bateman dodges an elbow strike from Kade.
Kade misses with an elbow strike.
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kade throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
Bateman avoids a wild elbow strike from Kade.
Kade missing with knees to the body.
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Kade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bateman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kade lands a big head kick that sends Bateman tumbling to the mat! Kade takes a step backwards and waves Bateman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kade lands a brutal head kick. Bateman looks out on his feet and Kade throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Keith Kade!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copello comes to the cage accompanied by Por una cabeza - Carlos Gardel. Alves has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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201 lbs
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200 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Copello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copello defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Copello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Copello slips a straight right by Alves.
Alves misses with a hook
and Copello counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Joao Alves has been cut.
Copello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Alves lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Copello ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Copello's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Copello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Copello keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Copello's head.
Copello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Copello tries to get out of the position.
Alves passes Copello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alves thows a huge punch but Copello dodges it nicely.
Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copello!
Alves looking to finish Copello with some ground and pound. This is bad for Copello!
Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves lands a nice shot to the head.
Copello is squirming around, avoiding Alves's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Copello is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves drops a big elbow. That's hurt Copello! More shots from Alves and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Alves!
Our winner, Joao Alves, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (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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192 lbs
17 - 8 - 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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louie Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane blocks a low kick nicely.
Cane throws a leg kick but Darnielle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darnielle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darnielle looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Darnielle wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Darnielle slips a jab and a cross from Cane.
Darnielle looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darnielle manages to avoid it.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Darnielle counters with a two punch combo.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Darnielle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Cane.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darnielle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darnielle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Darnielle moved out of range.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Cane - just one landing.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Darnielle's shoulder, as Darnielle tries to avoid the shot.
Cane takes a swing at Darnielle's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Cane misses
and Darnielle counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Darnielle blocks a head kick by Cane.
Cane throws a right and a left that Darnielle avoids nicely.
Darnielle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darnielle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Darnielle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cane throws a right hand that Darnielle ducks under and follows up with a left that Darnielle also avoids with ease.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Darnielle counters with a body kick that stops Cane in his tracks momentarily.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Darnielle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darnielle avoids the body shot from Cane.
Darnielle throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane cracks Darnielle with a good jab.
Cane misses with a hook. Darnielle ducked under it nicely.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Darnielle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Cane takes a swing at Darnielle's ribcage but misses.
Darnielle moves out of range as Cane strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Darnielle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darnielle scores with a push kick.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darnielle rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darnielle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Darnielle connects with a knee to the head.
Darnielle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darnielle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darnielle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darnielle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darnielle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darnielle working Cane over with knees to the body.
Darnielle lands a nice shot to the body.
Darnielle cracks Cane with a nice body shot.
Darnielle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darnielle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane tries for a takedown but Darnielle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darnielle looking to stall.
Cane tries to score a body lock takedown but Darnielle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Darnielle as the two fighters clinch.
Darnielle trying to land knees to the body.
Darnielle lands a good knee to the midsection. Cane won't want to take too many of those.
Darnielle lands an elbow that stopped Cane in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darnielle obliges.
Darnielle lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darnielle avoiding damage.
Darnielle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darnielle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darnielle gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darnielle scores a nice knee to the body.
Darnielle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darnielle tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Darnielle back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle lands an elbow inside.
Darnielle works on Cane's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Darnielle.
A nice left hand lands by Darnielle.
A right hook to the body lands for Darnielle.
Darnielle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Nice elbow from Darnielle.
Cane avoiding damage as Darnielle throws knees to the body.
Darnielle has Cane pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darnielle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darnielle working Cane over with knees to the body.
Darnielle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darnielle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Darnielle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cane up against the cage.
John Darnielle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Darnielle.
Darnielle tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darnielle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane looking for a takedown.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Darnielle.
Darnielle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Nice body punch from Darnielle.
Darnielle tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Darnielle working Cane over with knees to the body.
Darnielle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darnielle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darnielle scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Darnielle missing with knees to the body.
Darnielle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darnielle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darnielle is struggling to control the position.
Darnielle lands a nice elbow.
Darnielle tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cane avoiding damage as Darnielle throws knees to the body.
Cane managing to block the knees to the body from Darnielle.
Darnielle jumps guard and drags Cane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darnielle has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.
Cane wants to control from the top but Darnielle keeps moving.
Darnielle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Darnielle is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darnielle is trying to control the position but Cane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Darnielle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Darnielle is looking to land body kicks.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Darnielle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Darnielle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darnielle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darnielle slips a straight right by Cane.
Darnielle tries a head kick but it misses.
John Darnielle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darnielle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darnielle tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darnielle.
Darnielle scores with a nice body kick.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darnielle moves away.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick.
Darnielle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darnielle connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
Darnielle tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darnielle looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Louie Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle misses with a body kick.
Darnielle lands a body shot.
Darnielle connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darnielle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darnielle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darnielle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darnielle scoring well with a low kick there.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Darnielle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries a head kick but it misses.
Darnielle moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Darnielle crunches a lovely knee into Cane's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darnielle obliges.
Darnielle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cane avoiding damage as Darnielle throws knees to the body.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Darnielle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Darnielle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darnielle lands with a light punch inside.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darnielle after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Darnielle.
Darnielle lands a shot to the body.
Darnielle presses Cane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle pulls guard effortlessly.
Darnielle throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Darnielle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cane defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane passes Darnielle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darnielle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
John Darnielle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darnielle works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Darnielle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darnielle 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for John Darnielle!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for John Darnielle!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for John Darnielle!
John Darnielle wins by unanimous decision!
John Darnielle very nearly forgot to thank BLKOUT Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Arbiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arbiter comes to the cage accompanied by Justice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silent Arbiter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina avoids the body shot from Arbiter.
Requina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Requina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arbiter connects with a crisp jab.
Arbiter dodges the punch combination from Requina.
Arbiter thows a leg kick but Requina checks it
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arbiter thinking.
Arbiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Requina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Arbiter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arbiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Requina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arbiter avoids the head kick by Requina.
Arbiter moves out of range as Requina throws a body kick.
Arbiter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Requina avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arbiter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbiter lands with a shot to the body.
Arbiter throws a shot from downtown. Requina moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbiter takes a swing at Requina's ribcage but misses.
Arbiter lands a jab to the nose.
Arbiter scores with a leg kick.
Silent Arbiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Requina blocks the body kick.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arbiter.
Arbiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Requina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arbiter counters with a nice body shot.
Requina checks a low kick from Arbiter.
Requina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arbiter ducks under a wild hook from Requina.
Arbiter misses with a straight right.
Arbiter cracks the inside of Requina's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Arbiter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arbiter throws out the jab.
Arbiter clobbers Requina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbiter connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Arbiter.
Arbiter throws a leg kick but Requina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arbiter missing with a left hand there. Requina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arbiter misses the shot to the body.
Arbiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Requina.
Arbiter thows a leg kick but Requina checks it
and Requina counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Requina checks a leg kick.
Requina scores with a nice strike.
Arbiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Arbiter misses
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arbiter.
Arbiter blocks a head kick by Requina.
Requina throws out a powerful jab.
Arbiter throws a combination that misses
and Requina counters with an outside leg kick.
Requina misses the shot to the body.
Arbiter lands a nice looking body shot.
Requina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arbiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arbiter throws out a loose jab but Requina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requina feints and then cracks Arbiter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arbiter down.
Arbiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Requina lands with a right hand.
Arbiter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Arbiter coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arbiter blocks a jab.
Requina sizes up Arbiter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Requina lands a nice looking body kick.
Arbiter throws a lazy right hand but Requina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arbiter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Requina counters with a head kick. That will keep Arbiter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arbiter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arbiter blocks the body kick.
Requina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arbiter is able to avoid easily.
Arbiter throws an off balance right hand
and Requina counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Arbiter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arbiter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Requina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arbiter swings for the body but Requina moves out of range.
Arbiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Requina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arbiter blocks a head kick by Requina.
A slow jab from Requina misses its intended target.
Arbiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arbiter throws a hook but Requina blocks it.
Requina's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Requina duly obliges.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Arbiter.
Arbiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Requina misses with a hook. Arbiter ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbiter just misses with a punch to the body.
Arbiter moves forwards but Requina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arbiter misses with a looping right.
Arbiter lands with a right hand.
Requina lands with a good body shot.
Arbiter feints and then cracks Requina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Requina down.
Arbiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arbiter.
Arbiter scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Arbiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Requina.
Arbiter thuds his shin into the meat of Requina's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Requina counters with a low kick, right behind Arbiter 's knee.
Arbiter throws a head kick but Requina moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Requina blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina connects with a single shot there.
Arbiter throws a low kick but Requina avoids it.
A cross from Arbiter lands.
Arbiter throws a body punch but Requina moves out of range.
Arbiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Requina manages to avoid it.
Arbiter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Requina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arbiter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arbiter is looking to slow Requina down with leg kicks.
Arbiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Requina counters with a stiff right hand.
Arbiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Requina to score with a decent uppercut.
Requina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Arbiter coming out on top.
Arbiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Requina is just out of range.
Arbiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Requina was well out of range. Poor timing from Arbiter.
Requina throws a chopping leg kick but Arbiter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arbiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Requina.
Arbiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arbiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Requina.
Arbiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter misses the shot to the body.
Arbiter throws the kick towards the body but Requina avoids it.
Requina works the jab nicely.
Arbiter misses with an uppercut. Requina saw that one coming.
Requina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Requina loads up on a big right hand but Arbiter slips the punch.
Requina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arbiter on the side of the head.
Requina cracks Arbiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arbiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Requina.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arbiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arbiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Arbiter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Requina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Arbiter throws a looping overhand right but Requina ducks down to avoid it.
Requina defending well as Arbiter loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Requina as he checks the leg kick.
Requina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arbiter.
Arbiter looks to land a body kick but Requina moved away.
Requina defending well as Arbiter loads up on a big left hand.
Arbiter misses with the body kick
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Requina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arbiter.
A low kick from Arbiter is predictable there
and Requina counters with a two punch combo.
Arbiter looks to land a left hand but Requina moved out of range nicely.
Requina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arbiter misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Requina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Requina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina misses with a hook. Arbiter ducked under it nicely.
Requina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Requina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arbiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arbiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Requina.
Arbiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arbiter thows a body shot but no joy.
Silent Arbiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Arbiter throws a leg kick but Requina checks it.
Arbiter misses with a leg kick
and Requina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arbiter throws a head kick but Requina moves out of range.
Arbiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Requina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Requina wants to clinch up but Arbiter keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Arbiter misses.
A combination from Requina does no damage.
A big left from Arbiter misses.
Requina misses with a right hand
and Arbiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Arbiter walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina lands with an overhand left.
Arbiter moves out of range as Requina throws a body kick.
Arbiter scores with a leg kick.
Arbiter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arbiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina tests Arbiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Requina moves away from the strike by Arbiter.
Requina misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Requina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Requina darts in trying to clinch
and Arbiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arbiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Arbiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Requina manages to avoid it.
Arbiter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arbiter throws a right hand that Requina ducks under and follows up with a left that Requina also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Arbiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arbiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Requina's calf.
A cross from Requina lands.
Arbiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Requina was well out of range. Poor timing from Arbiter.
Requina moves out of range of the strikes.
Arbiter throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Arbiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Requina.
Requina slips a straight right by Arbiter.
Arbiter delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina throws a right and a left that Arbiter avoids nicely.
Arbiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Requina misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Silent Arbiter did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Requina misses with an uppercut.
Arbiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Requina manages to avoid it.
Arbiter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Requina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Requina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Requina avoids the head kick by Arbiter.
Requina throws a low kick but Arbiter avoids it.
Requina slips a jab from Arbiter.
Requina misses with a hook.
Arbiter dodges the punch combination from Requina.
Arbiter moves out of range as Requina strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arbiter works Requina's body with a nice hook.
Arbiter lands a body shot.
Arbiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Requina under the eye.
Requina lands a jab to the head.
Requina fails to land with a series of punches.
Arbiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Arbiter misses the target.
Requina wants to clinch.
Requina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Arbiter. That snapped Requina's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina lands a right hook to the body.
Requina throws a push kick but Arbiter slaps the foot to one side.
Arbiter blocks a head kick by Requina.
Requina misses with a few strikes there.
Requina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Requina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Requina.
Arbiter cracks Requina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Requina avoids the head kick by Arbiter.
Requina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Requina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arbiter.
Requina tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Requina misses.
Arbiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Requina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arbiter checks a leg kick.
Requina misses with a leg kick.
Arbiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arbiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arbiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Requina avoids the body shot from Arbiter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Requina.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arbiter.
Arbiter checks a low kick from Requina.
An inside leg kick from Requina misses.
A big left from Requina misses.
Requina needs to keep his hands up - Arbiter had a free shot at his head there.
Arbiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Requina is out of range.
Arbiter misses the shot to the body.
Arbiter misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arbiter in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Requina.
Arbiter misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silent Arbiter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Requina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Requina misses.
Arbiter misses with a low kick.
Arbiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Requina as he checks the leg kick.
Arbiter scores with a body shot.
Requina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arbiter digs a good hook to Requina's body.
Requina lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Requina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Requina takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Requina is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Requina on the side of the head.
Arbiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arbiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Requina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arbiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Requina under the eye.
Arbiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Requina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arbiter's knee momentarily.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
Arbiter throws a leg kick but Requina checks it.
Arbiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Requina manages to avoid it.
Arbiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Requina.
Requina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arbiter. Requina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arbiter looks to land a right hand but Requina moved out of range.
Arbiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arbiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Requina is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbiter lands a nice hook to Requina's body. Requina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arbiter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arbiter connects with a nice looking jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arbiter - that will leave a mark!
Requina ducks under a wild hook from Arbiter.
Arbiter misses with a jab to the body
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arbiter thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arbiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arbiter can pounce on him.
Requina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Requina scores with the left hand. Arbiter knows he should have avoided that one.
Requina avoids the body shot from Arbiter.
Arbiter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Requina throws a hook to the side of Arbiter's head but Arbiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Requina cracks Arbiter with an open hand slap.
Requina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arbiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Requina.
Requina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arbiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Requina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Requina has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arbiter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina avoids the body shot from Arbiter.
Arbiter misses the shot to the body.
Arbiter ducks under a wild hook from Requina.
Arbiter throws a leg kick
and Requina counters with a body kick that stops Arbiter in his tracks momentarily.
Arbiter pushes Requina away with a front kick.
Arbiter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Requina doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Requina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arbiter blocks a jab.
Requina misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina is looking to clinch but Arbiter is avoiding it.
Requina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Arbiter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arbiter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Silent Arbiter!
Silent Arbiter wins by unanimous decision!
Silent Arbiter retains his middleweight title!
Silent Arbiter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Good fight bro.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Governor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Didgeridoo. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws a right hand that Governor ducks under and follows up with a left that Governor also avoids with ease.
Governor checks a low kick from Montoya Rivera.
Governor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Governor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Governor.
Montoya Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Governor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Governor does no damage.
Montoya Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montoya Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Montoya Rivera lands with a good body shot.
Montoya Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montoya Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Governor.
Montoya Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Montoya Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Governor forces Montoya Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Governor.
Governor is trying to drag Montoya Rivera to the mat but Montoya Rivera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya Rivera blocking some punches.
Montoya Rivera leaning against his opponent.
Governor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya Rivera.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Governor scores with a shot to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
Montoya Rivera lands a body shot.
Montoya Rivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Governor backwards.
Montoya Rivera prevents a body shot from Governor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Governor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
Governor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montoya Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montoya Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya Rivera working aggressively here.
Montoya Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Governor is keeping busy.
Montoya Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Montoya Rivera lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montoya Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Governor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Governor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Governor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montoya Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Governor misses the target.
Montoya Rivera connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Governor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montoya Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Montoya Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Montoya Rivera - just one landing.
Montoya Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Governor sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montoya Rivera throws out a loose jab but Governor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya Rivera's hands.
Montoya Rivera wants to clinch up but Governor keeps it at a distance.
Montoya Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Governor jabs Montoya Rivera right on the nose. Montoya Rivera blinks but takes it well.
Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Governor.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera takes one on the button.
Governor throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera moved away.
Governor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Governor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Montoya Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montoya Rivera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Governor connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Governor.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montoya Rivera's sensitive parts.
Montoya Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Governor's front leg but catches the back leg as Governor tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Governor is just out of range.
Governor throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Governor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montoya Rivera at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Luis Montoya Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montoya Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Governor counters with a series of strikes. Montoya Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montoya Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Governor.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Governor.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Governor's head back.
Montoya Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Governor taking a breather.
Governor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montoya Riveras head.
Governor taking a breather.
Governor presses Montoya Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Governor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montoya Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
Governor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montoya Rivera tries a body shot but Governor blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montoya Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Governor.
Montoya Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Governor throws out a loose jab but Montoya Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montoya Rivera clinches.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimmy Governor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montoya Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montoya Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Governor backwards.
Montoya Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Governor.
Governor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Montoya Rivera - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor looking to stall.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but Montoya Rivera avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya Rivera controls his hands.
Governor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Governor lands a hook that snaps the head of Montoya Rivera backwards.
Governor lands a body shot.
Montoya Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Governor keeps control of Montoya Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montoya Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya Rivera controls his hands.
Montoya Rivera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Governor is trying to keep an underhook but Montoya Rivera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Governor trying to control here.
Montoya Rivera wants to control but Governor is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Governor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor is trying to control the position but Montoya Rivera postures up.
Montoya Rivera wants to control from the top but Governor keeps moving.
Governor looking for a sweep. Not yet Governor, not yet.
Montoya Rivera won't allow Governor to get back to his feet.
Governor controls Montoya Rivera momentarily but Montoya Rivera frees himself.
Governor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jimmy Governor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Governor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera misses with a hook.
Montoya Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor throws a front kick aimed at Montoya Rivera's knee but Montoya Rivera avoids it well.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range as Governor throws a body kick.
Montoya Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Governor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Governor throws a head kick that misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Governor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Governor misses with a leg kick.
Governor takes a swing at Montoya Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Montoya Rivera's corner calls for a 1-2. Montoya Rivera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Governor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Governor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya Rivera.
Governor swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Montoya Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Governor takes a step back to recover.
Governor misses with a looping right.
Montoya Rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Governor tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Montoya Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Governor counters with a good low kick that Montoya Rivera was not able to check.
Governor moves to clinch but Montoya Rivera breaks away
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Governor tries to clinch but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Governor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya Rivera slips under a jab from Governor.
Governor ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor looks to land a body kick but Montoya Rivera moved away.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montoya Rivera throws a body punch but Governor moves out of range.
Governor avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
A punch combination from Montoya Rivera misses.
Governor tries to land a front kick but Montoya Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick from Governor.
Jimmy Governor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Governor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Governor sprawls well. Governor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Governor is looking to slow Montoya Rivera down with leg kicks.
Montoya Rivera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera digs a good body shot into Governor's ribs.
Montoya Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Governor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Governor missing with a left hand there. Montoya Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Governor manages to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya Rivera.
Governor lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Governor cracks Montoya Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montoya Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Governor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Governor.
Governor checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Montoya Rivera.
Governor dodges the ground and pound from Montoya Rivera.
Governor is trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montoya Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montoya Rivera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Governor tries to bench press Montoya Rivera off him but Montoya Rivera keeps the position.
Montoya Rivera is working to tighten is grip on Governor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Governor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Montoya Rivera is really squeezing tight and eventually Governor passes out! Montoya Rivera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Luis Montoya Rivera! Jose Luis Montoya Rivera retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera, 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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