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GPG 30: Palmer vs Thorsen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck WIlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Colberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteban Colberto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck WIlson's chin.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck WIlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Colberto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlson clinches up against the cage.
WIlson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colberto blocks it with crossed arms.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
WIlson stalls.
WIlson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on WIlson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colberto pulls WIlson into guard.
WIlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
WIlson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Colberto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! WIlson escapes and throws Colberto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WIlson taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Colberto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
WIlson stalls.
Colberto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but WIlson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
WIlson pushes Colberto up against the cage in a clinch.
Colberto pushes WIlson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colberto can't break the clinch.
Colberto is trying to pull guard but WIlson has him pressed against the cage.
WIlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colberto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by WIlson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colberto lands a high kick!
Chuck WIlson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
WIlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colberto shoots in but no luck this time.
Chuck WIlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Colberto.
Colberto moves out of range of the strikes.
WIlson stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for WIlson.
WIlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colberto swats away the attempt to clinch by WIlson.
WIlson is looking to clinch but Colberto is avoiding it.
WIlson moves in looking to clinch but Colberto pushes him off.
Chuck WIlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WIlson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
WIlson clinches up against the cage.
Colberto avoiding damage as WIlson throws knees to the body.
Colberto blocks an elbow strike.
Colberto misses with a body punch.
Colberto tries to pull guard but WIlson won't allow it.
WIlson misses with a punch on the inside.
WIlson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
WIlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colberto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colberto gets tackled into the cage by WIlson. WIlson maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colberto avoids a wild elbow strike from WIlson.
Colberto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables WIlson to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WIlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
WIlson avoiding damage.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
WIlson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Colberto tries to break free but WIlson pushes him back against the cage.
WIlson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colberto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
WIlson throws an elbow but it misses.
WIlson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colberto avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WIlson tries to work over Colberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colberto is trying to pull guard but WIlson has him pressed against the cage.
WIlson stalling in the clinch but Colberto improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck WIlson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
WIlson clinches.
WIlson has Colberto pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WIlson.
Colberto avoiding damage as WIlson throws knees to the body.
Colberto has had enough of the clinch but WIlson keeps him there for the moment.
WIlson missing with knees to the body.
Colberto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colberto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables WIlson to keep the fight standing.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
WIlson breaks the clinch.
WIlson tries to clinch up
and Colberto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colberto gets a clinch.
WIlson misses with a knee to the head.
WIlson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colberto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. WIlson is defending well for now.
WIlson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Colberto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WIlson missing with knees to the body.
Colberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. WIlson smiles and moves away.
WIlson tries to bum rush Colberto with a series of wild strikes but Colberto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colberto closes the distance and clinches.
WIlson tries to throw a body punch but Colberto avoids it by throwing WIlson back against the cage.
WIlson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colberto has WIlson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. WIlson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chuck WIlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Colberto.
WIlson tries a body shot but Colberto blocks it.
WIlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colberto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from WIlson. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
WIlson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Colberto to counter with a crisp jab.
WIlson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
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!
Colberto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. WIlson defends it nicely.
Colberto is breathing heavily.
WIlson moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on WIlson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colberto tries to break the clinch but WIlson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
WIlson wants to stall.
WIlson avoiding damage as Colberto throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colberto can't break the clinch.
Colberto jumps guard but WIlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
WIlson taking a breather.
Colberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
WIlson breaks the clinch.
WIlson moves into the clinch.
Colberto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
WIlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Colberto managing to block the knees to the body from WIlson.
WIlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
WIlson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colberto avoids it.
WIlson gets underhooks to prevent Colberto's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colberto connects with a high kick.
Colberto avoids the head kick by WIlson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WIlson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colberto goes for a takedown attempt but WIlson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colberto throws a right hand that WIlson ducks under and follows up with a left that WIlson also avoids with ease.
WIlson tries to clinch up.
WIlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Colberto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. WIlson really felt that one!
WIlson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
WIlson throws a sloppy head kick and Colberto moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WIlson swinging wildly here.
Colberto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Colberto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck WIlson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
WIlson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colberto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. WIlson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colberto looks for a takedown but WIlson sprawls well.
Colberto moves into the clinch.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
WIlson missing with knees to the body.
Colberto tries to circle away but WIlson has him pinned against the cage.
WIlson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colberto avoiding damage as WIlson throws knees to the body.
Colberto managing to block the knees to the body from WIlson.
Colberto avoiding damage as WIlson throws knees to the body.
WIlson swings wildly with an uppercut but Colberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
WIlson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlson is trying to break free.
WIlson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colberto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Colberto working hard to break the clinch.
WIlson is pushing Colberto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
WIlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WIlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
WIlson tries a knee to the head but Colberto blocks it.
WIlson trying to land knees to the body.
WIlson trying to land knees to the body.
Colberto jumps guard but WIlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chuck WIlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Colberto.
WIlson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
WIlson wants to clinch up but Colberto keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlson tries to score with a low kick but Colberto moves his leg out of the way.
WIlson closes the distance and clinches.
Colberto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and WIlson avoids it.
Colberto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from WIlson.
A frustrated look appears on Colberto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
WIlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
WIlson misses with a knee strike.
Colberto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colberto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colberto has WIlson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. WIlson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
WIlson pushes off an throws an elbow but Colberto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
WIlson missing with knees to the body.
Colberto being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colberto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlson misses with a hook from the clinch.
WIlson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colberto.
Colberto tries to pull guard but WIlson holds him up against the cage and eventually Colberto drops back down to his feet.
Colberto tries to pull guard but WIlson won't allow it.
WIlson breaks the clinch.
WIlson clinches with his opponent.
Colberto avoids the elbow strike from WIlson, against the cage.
WIlson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colberto managing to block the knees to the body from WIlson.
Colberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
WIlson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colberto counters with a stiff right hand.
WIlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuck WIlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Colberto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? WIlson is fending him off so far but Colberto persists. Nope, WIlson circles away and we're back to standing.
Colberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
WIlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
WIlson wants to clinch up but Colberto keeps it at a distance.
WIlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
WIlson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
WIlson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colberto is trying to pull guard but WIlson has him pressed against the cage.
WIlson lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Colberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esteban Colberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck WIlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colberto goes for a takedown in the clinch but WIlson prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck WIlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well WIlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck WIlson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederico Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergara has chosen Bully as his entrance music. 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Vergara!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Vergara sprawls well.
Vergara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vergara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick by Vergara misses
and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliveira.
Vergara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira rushes Vergara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Vergara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira avoiding damage.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vergara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vergara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joabe Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vergara to keep the fight standing.
Vergara wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Vergara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vergara throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Vergara throws a head kick that misses.
Vergara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frederico Vergara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Vergara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Vergara feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oliveira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergara slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vergara throws a series of strikes that have Oliveira backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vergara throws out a powerful jab.
Frederico Vergara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws the kick towards the body but Vergara avoids it.
Donk. Vergara catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Vergara.
Vergara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vergara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Vergara's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vergara holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergara wants to hit a switch here but Oliveira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vergara there!
Oliveira tries to control but Vergara wriggling away.
Vergara has given up his back here.
Vergara won't enjoy being in this position. Oliveira looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vergara is tapping - it's over boys! Oliveira picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joabe Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Micun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micun is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fort minor- Remember my name. Sergio Maldonado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Przemyslaw Micun!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micun misses with a head kick.
Micun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Micun tries a head kick but it misses.
Micun throws a right hand that Maldonado ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldonado also avoids with ease.
Micun takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldonado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micun looking to throw knees to the head but Maldonado is blocking nicely.
Micun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Micun stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position.
Micun connects with a knee to the head.
Micun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Micun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sergio Maldonado has been cut.
Micun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Micun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Micun misses with a knee to the head.
Micun tries to land a knee to the head but Maldonado blocks with his arms.
Maldonado gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maldonado is controlling him.
Maldonado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado passes Micun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maldonado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Micun wants to get back to his feet.
Micun looks gassed!
Maldonado is looking for a kimura but Micun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maldonado to get the leverage.
Micun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maldonado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maldonado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Micun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maldonado is trying to work for a kimura but Micun is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado is working for a submission of some sort.
Maldonado is looking for a kimura but Micun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maldonado to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Micun sees it coming and defends easily.
Maldonado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maldonado passes to full mount!
Maldonado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maldonado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maldonado looking to secure an arm triangle but Micun defends it well.
Maldonado looking to secure an arm triangle but Micun defends it well.
Maldonado working for a guillotine from mount but Micun is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micun wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maldonado swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Micun is now in Maldonado's guard. A big mistake from Maldonado there, giving up the dominant position!
Maldonado is looking for a triangle but Micun pushes his legs off easily.
Maldonado working for submissions but it's allowed Micun to get to half guard.
Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Micun pulls his head out easily.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Micun pulls his head out easily.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micun wants to stand up but Maldonado is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maldonado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Micun.
Micun throws a series of punches but Maldonado avoids them all with ease.
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Micun.
Maldonado avoids the head kick by Micun.
Micun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Micun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldonado counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Micun!
Maldonado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Micun is on top in guard.
Maldonado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Micun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Micun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maldonado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micun wanted to stand there but Maldonado had control of the position.
Maldonado working for a triangle but Micun defends it easily.
Maldonado has his foot on Micun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Micun works his way back into a safe position though.
Maldonado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldonado pushes a forearm under Micun's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Micun is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Maldonado!
Sergio Maldonado is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergio Maldonado decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane comes to the cage accompanied by Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. Jones has chosen what's new pussycat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hellbane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hellbane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hellbane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellbane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Hellbane is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hellbane circles away.
Hellbane shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Hellbane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Hellbane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellbane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hellbane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hellbane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hellbane circles away and keeps his distance.
Hellbane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Hellbane 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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hellbane from controlling successfully.
Hellbane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hellbane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hellbane throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones managing to control the position.
Hellbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hellbane wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hellbane misses with a body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Hellbane swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Hellbane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves out of range as Hellbane strikes.
Hellbane misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellbane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hellbane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Hellbane blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hellbane takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Hellbane's belly button to the back.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Hellbane. Hellbane gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hellbane.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hellbane.
Hellbane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hellbane somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hellbane takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Hellbane with that takedown attempt.
Hellbane throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hellbane is defended easily by Jones.
Hellbane circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hellbane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hellbane.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellbane is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellbane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellbane.
Hellbane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellbane misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hellbane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hellbane wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Hellbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellbane tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hellbane can't break the clinch.
Hellbane takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hellbane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hellbane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Hellbane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellbane throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands with a right hand.
Hellbane misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellbane throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones tries to clinch there but Hellbane circles away.
Hellbane misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellbane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hellbane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Ultimate Hellbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hellbane circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch there but Hellbane circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hellbane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellbane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellbane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hellbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Hellbane backwards.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
Hellbane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Hellbane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hellbane eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones rushes Hellbane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Hellbane backwards.
Tom Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Jones.
Hellbane looking for a takedown.
Hellbane takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hellbane in his tracks for a moment.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Hellbane.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellbane is rocked!
Hellbane takes a shot to the head.
Oh Hellbane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hellbane backwards.
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hellbane! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Hellbane drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez has chosen Desabafo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for LeChimpanze with that takedown attempt.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeChimpanze.
Lopez digs a good body shot into LeChimpanze's ribs.
Lopez throws a series of punches but LeChimpanze avoids them all with ease.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeChimpanze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeChimpanze shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeChimpanze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier LeChimpanze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but LeChimpanze is just out of range.
LeChimpanze looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
LeChimpanze walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeChimpanze circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination.
LeChimpanze is rocked!
LeChimpanze scores with a takedown into Lopez's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
LeChimpanze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeChimpanze winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LeChimpanze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeChimpanze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
LeChimpanze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeChimpanze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
LeChimpanze 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.
LeChimpanze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeChimpanze is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
LeChimpanze wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze works his way into side control.
LeChimpanze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LeChimpanze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
LeChimpanze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lopez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for LeChimpanze but great work by Lopez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lopez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lopez is trying to ground and pound but LeChimpanze uses the momentary lack of control by Lopez to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier LeChimpanze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeChimpanze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
LeChimpanze wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
LeChimpanze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez parries the strikes from LeChimpanze easily there. LeChimpanze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lopez to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez regains half guard, as LeChimpanze was trying to land strikes.
LeChimpanze is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
LeChimpanze tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeChimpanze throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
LeChimpanze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze prevents Lopez from standing back up.
LeChimpanze wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xavier LeChimpanze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeChimpanze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LeChimpanze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LeChimpanze throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
LeChimpanze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
LeChimpanze passes to side control.
LeChimpanze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeChimpanze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lopez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LeChimpanze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lopez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for LeChimpanze but great work by Lopez.
Lopez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and LeChimpanze works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeChimpanze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lopez works over LeChimpanze with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LeChimpanze dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez cracks LeChimpanze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez throws a body punch but LeChimpanze moves out of range.
Lopez works LeChimpanze's body with a nice hook.
LeChimpanze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
LeChimpanze takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gene Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeChimpanze wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
LeChimpanze tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeChimpanze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier LeChimpanze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeChimpanze circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LeChimpanze shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeChimpanze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez looks to land a combination but LeChimpanze avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LeChimpanze backs up against the cage.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh LeChimpanze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeChimpanze has a takedown stuffed.
LeChimpanze seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez throws a combination. LeChimpanze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeChimpanze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Lopez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends LeChimpanze crashing down! LeChimpanze tries to stagger back to his feet but Lopez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused LeChimpanze asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene Lopez!
Gene Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Wandeco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandeco has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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199 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Wandeco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferdinand defending well as Wandeco loads up on a big left hand.
Wandeco works Ferdinand's body with a nice hook.
Ferdinand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wandeco circles away.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wandeco but Wandeco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wandeco moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandeco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferdinand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wandeco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferdinand blocks it with crossed arms.
Wandeco misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferdinand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wandeco smiles and moves away.
Wandeco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Bob Ferdinand has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wandeco counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferdinand manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wandeco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferdinand is proving hard to escape from.
Ferdinand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wandeco gets to his feet. Ferdinand looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wandeco lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco tries to clinch but Ferdinand is having none of it.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wandeco defends it nicely.
Wandeco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wandy Wandeco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferdinand swats away the attempt to clinch by Wandeco.
A big right from Wandeco misses.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown
and Wandeco counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wandy Wandeco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wandeco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferdinand's head backwards.
Wandeco moves into the clinch.
Ferdinand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wandeco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferdinand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandeco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wandeco tries to clinch but Ferdinand moves away
and Ferdinand decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wandeco's guard.
Ferdinand preventing the sweep.
Wandeco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferdinand!
Ferdinand wants to hold on but Wandeco pushes him away.
Ferdinand is looking to get to half guard.
Wandeco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferdinand is looking to escape.
Wandeco prevents Ferdinand from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wandeco lands a nice hook to Ferdinand's body. Ferdinand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wandy Wandeco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wandeco darts in and clinches Ferdinand up against the cage.
Wandeco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wandeco closes the distance and clinches.
Ferdinand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferdinand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferdinand moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandeco darts in trying to clinch
and Ferdinand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wandeco won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco pushes Ferdinand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferdinand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ferdinand trying to control the position but Wandeco is working away.
Wandeco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Ferdinand are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ferdinand throws an elbow but Wandeco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ferdinand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wandeco keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wandy Wandeco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wandeco tries to bum rush Ferdinand with a series of wild strikes but Ferdinand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferdinand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wandeco!
Wandeco is trying to escape the mount.
Ferdinand looking to secure an arm triangle but Wandeco defends it well.
Ferdinand won't let Wandeco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandeco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdinand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wandeco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferdinand has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferdinand has isolated one of Wandeco's arms. Wandeco looking to fight him off but Ferdinand twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Ferdinand!
Bob Ferdinand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Annihilator - Fun Palace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ejnar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Thorsen - just one landing.
Thorsen lands a jab to the head.
Thorsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmer.
Thorsen throws a right hand that misses
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.
Thorsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Thorsen.
It looks like Leland Palmer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorsen misses with a looping right.
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Thorsen swings widly with a right hand
and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thorsen's guard.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
Palmer postures up in Thorsen's guard and throws a big left but Thorsen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer preventing the sweep.
Palmer is fighting to break Thorsen's control of his arms but Thorsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thorsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorsen keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leland Palmer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Thorsen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer takes one to the side of the head.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palmer misses with an uppercut. Thorsen saw that one coming.
Thorsen works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorsen works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ejnar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Thorsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
Thorsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorsen as he avoids it easily.
Palmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsen missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Ejnar Thorsen has been cut.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Thorsen counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Thorsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Palmer! Thorsen lets Palmer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ejnar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmer.
Thorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Palmer misses
and Thorsen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ejnar Thorsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thorsen swinging wildly here.
Thorsen missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a body shot
and Thorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer with a nice cross.
Ejnar Thorsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorsen swings widly with a right hand
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmer.
Thorsen stuffs the takedown.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorsen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorsen won't be happy with that.
Thorsen sneaks back into half guard.
Thorsen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thorsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thorsen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer postures up.
Thorsen keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Palmer preventing the sweep.
Thorsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Thorsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer is in close to Thorsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ejnar Thorsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thorsen misses the jab.
Thorsen stuffs the takedown.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorsen thuds his right hand into Palmer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsen is just out of range.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsen.
Thorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Thorsen.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Thorsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsen tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Palmer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmer scrambles back to his feet.
Thorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a straight left.
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen jabs at Palmer's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Thorsen.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Thorsen.
Palmer is rocked!
Thorsen throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Palmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Thorsen does it's job there.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorsen misses with a straight right.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Thorsen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Palmer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ejnar Thorsen!
Ejnar Thorsen is the new middleweight champion!
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