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VFW 8: Bravo vs Faustos II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Sonnen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Sagat's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sagat circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sagat to the ground. Sonnen is now in Sagat's guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Sagat keeps moving.
Sagat 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.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Sagat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sagat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sonnen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Sagat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen darts in and clinches Sagat up against the cage.
Sagat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sagat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sagat lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
Sagat pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sagat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat has Sonnen pushed against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sagat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sagat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sagat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Sagat.
Sagat misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagat. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Sagat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonnen has closed the distance and engaged Sagat in a clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonnen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Sagat fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sagat.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sagat lands a nice elbow.
Sagat lands an elbow inside.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat has Sonnen pushed against the cage.
Sagat misses with a body punch.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Sagat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sagat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sagat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a nice uppercut.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Sonnen letting Sagat take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sagat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Nice elbow from Sagat.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sagat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sagat thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen has managed to clinch.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sagat prevents it.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Sonnen won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Sonnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Sagat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sagat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Sagat is stalling here.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a nice elbow.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat stalls.
Sagat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sagat lands a right hand.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sagat 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sagat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pj Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yudai Koshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denn comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up by Slaughterhouse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Denn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yudai Koshiba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koshiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denn tries to avoid it but Koshiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denn to the ground. Denn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koshiba shoots in for a takedown but Denn shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Denn with that takedown attempt.
Koshiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denn is fending him off so far but Koshiba persists. Nope, Denn circles away and we're back to standing.
Pj Denn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yudai Koshiba.
Koshiba tries to clinch but Denn moves away
and Denn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koshiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denn. That did some damage!
Koshiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koshiba has his takedown stuffed
and Koshiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koshiba fails with the takedown.
Denn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koshiba backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denn misses with a two punch combination.
Koshiba misses with a body kick.
Koshiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koshiba misses with a takedown
and Koshiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denn gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koshiba is trying to get back to half guard.
Denn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koshiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koshiba is not content to let Denn control the position.
Denn happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Koshiba for as long as he can get away with.
Denn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koshiba keeps working.
Denn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koshiba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koshiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denn has hold of Koshiba's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koshiba seems comfortable defending it but Denn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koshiba is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koshiba is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Denn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pj Denn!
Pj Denn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DL - Hostile Clothing (94% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuri Sikura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Van Brunswijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuri Sikura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Van Brunswijk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Brunswijk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sikura.
Sikura dives in and scores a takedown into Van Brunswijk's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Brunswijk working a defensive guard here.
Van Brunswijk wants to sweep but no luck.
Sikura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Brunswijk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Brunswijk thowing shots but they're missing.
Sikura is working to get back to half guard.
Van Brunswijk misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura is squirming around, avoiding Van Brunswijk's attempts to control the action.
Van Brunswijk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sikura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Brunswijk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Brunswijk lands with some strikes.
Sikura is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Brunswijk has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Brunswijk looking to control but Sikura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sikura is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sikura is looking to improve his position but Van Brunswijk isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Brunswijk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Brunswijk avoids the attempt from Sikura to control.
Van Brunswijk wants to control the pace but Sikura is squirming around nicely.
Van Brunswijk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sikura has worked his arm free - good work by Sikura!
Sikura prevents Van Brunswijk from moving into mount.
Sikura is trying to buck Van Brunswijk off.
Sikura is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Brunswijk lands some shots froms side control.
Sikura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sikura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Brunswijk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Van Brunswijk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Van Brunswijk tries to control but Sikura wriggling away.
Van Brunswijk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sikura is now in Van Brunswijk's guard. A big mistake from Van Brunswijk there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Brunswijk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sikura working some strikes from top position.
Van Brunswijk is trying to control the position but Sikura postures up.
Van Brunswijk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Brunswijk has momentary wrist control but Sikura slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikura stays in close to Van Brunswijk's body and controls the position.
Sikura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Brunswijk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sikura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Brunswijk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikura scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 Samuri Sikura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sikura drops his hands momentarily and Van Brunswijk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Brunswijk throws a series of punches but Sikura moves out of range.
Sikura misses with an uppercut
enabling Van Brunswijk to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Brunswijk blocks a jab.
Van Brunswijk throws a nice looking combination but Sikura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sikura feints and as Van Brunswijk raises his hands in defense, Sikura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sikura looking to pass the guard.
Van Brunswijk is looking for a triangle but Sikura pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Brunswijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sikura.
Sikura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sikura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sikura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Brunswijk on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sikura stops Van Brunswijk from standing up.
Sikura chips away with some ground and pound.
Sikura preventing the sweep.
Sikura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sikura won't allow Van Brunswijk to sweep him here.
Samuri Sikura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sikura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sikura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Brunswijk looking to control.
Van Brunswijk wants to sweep here but Sikura controlling him for the moment.
Sikura throwing strikes from guard but Van Brunswijk blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sikura throws a big right hand that misses.
Sikura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Brunswijk trying to keep a closed guard but Sikura is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sikura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Brunswijk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Brunswijk.
Van Brunswijk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sikura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sikura trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Brunswijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sikura throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Brunswijk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sikura manages to get himself to full guard.
Sikura looking for a sweep. Not yet Sikura, not yet.
Van Brunswijk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sikura is trying to keep Van Brunswijk in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Brunswijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Brunswijk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sikura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sikura tries to get out of the position.
Sikura wants to control but Van Brunswijk postures up.
Van Brunswijk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Brunswijk tries for a kimura but Sikura is defending well.
Sikura tries to bench press Van Brunswijk off him but Van Brunswijk keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuri Sikura will probably get the nod.
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!
Van Brunswijk scores with a shot to the body.
Van Brunswijk misses with a body shot.
Van Brunswijk lands a right hook to the body.
Sikura gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sikura connects with a nice short shot to Van Brunswijk's temple.
Sikura with the ground and pound but Van Brunswijk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sikura is in close to Van Brunswijk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Brunswijk wants to get back to his feet but Sikura passes into half guard.
Van Brunswijk is trying to stand up here but Sikura is controlling him well.
Sikura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Brunswijk's head.
Sikura is pressing down on Van Brunswijk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Brunswijk is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sikura in particular looking to stall.
Sikura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sikura trying to control the action but Van Brunswijk is working from the bottom.
Sikura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Brunswijk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sikura is working away from the top position though.
Van Brunswijk is trying to stand up here but Sikura is controlling him well.
Sikura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sikura throws a hook but Van Brunswijk avoids it easily.
Van Brunswijk misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Brunswijk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sikura.
Sikura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Brunswijk to the ground. Sikura is now in Van Brunswijk's guard.
Van Brunswijk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sikura distracts Van Brunswijk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Brunswijk is trying to keep Sikura in close.
Van Brunswijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sikura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikura throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Brunswijk is trying to control the position but Sikura postures up.
Sikura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sikura prevents Van Brunswijk from getting back to his feet.
Kevin Van Brunswijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sikura trying to control but Van Brunswijk is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Brunswijk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sikura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Brunswijk on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Brunswijk's guard now, I'm sure.
Sikura throws a big elbow that misses.
Sikura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Brunswijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Brunswijk looking to control.
Sikura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Brunswijk keeping moving, preventing Sikura from controlling successfully.
Van Brunswijk working a defensive guard but Sikura passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Brunswijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sikura throwing shots but Van Brunswijk is blocking nicely.
Van Brunswijk is looking to improve his position.
Van Brunswijk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sikura.
Sikura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Brunswijk is trying to stand up here but Sikura is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikura is nestled in close to Van Brunswijk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Brunswijk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sikura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sikura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Brunswijk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuri Sikura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sikura, 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuri Sikura!
A relieved looking Samuri Sikura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shawn Woolett has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shawn Woolett seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
133 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coalman closes the distance and clinches.
Woolett looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Woolett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coalman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woolett throws an elbow but misses.
Coalman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Woolett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coalman shoots in and gets a takedown into Woolett's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woolett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woolett keeping full guard, as Coalman tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coalman trying to control but Woolett is working from the bottom.
Coalman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coalman stands up over Woolett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman wants to pass the guard but Woolett is keeping the position.
Coalman passes Woolett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coalman connects with a nice short shot to Woolett's temple.
Coalman is trying to control. Woolett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Coalman there.
Coalman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coalman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woolett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coalman pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Coalman there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coalman works his way into full mount!
Coalman cracks Woolett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolett is squirming around, avoiding Coalman's attempts to control the action.
Woolett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coalman with a couple of short strikes.
Coalman lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Coalman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Woolett is rocked!
Coalman landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Woolett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coalman prevents Woolett from getting the reversal.
Coalman dominating with strikes here.
Coalman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Woolett is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Woolett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coalman controlling the pace for now.
Woolett is looking to improve his position but Coalman isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coalman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coalman raining down shots from the mount!
Woolett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coalman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Woolett wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Coalman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coalman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoichi Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ruud Blaylock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruud Blaylock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruud Blaylock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoichi Kosugi !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosugi drives through with a takedown into Blaylock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosugi stopping the sweep attempt from Blaylock.
Kosugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaylock is keeping the position for now.
Blaylock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosugi is aware though and is defending well.
Kosugi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaylock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosugi has managed to get both his arms back between Blaylock's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaylock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blaylock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosugi is aware though and is defending well.
Blaylock looking for a triangle here. Kosugi is fighting it but it looks tight! Blaylock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kosugi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ruud Blaylock!
Ruud Blaylock is the new welterweight champion!
Ruud Blaylock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Faustos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faustos rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faustos cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faustos blocks an uppercut.
Faustos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Bravo is trying to drag Faustos to the mat but Faustos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Faustos holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
Faustos misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Faustos.
Bravo pulls Faustos into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faustos is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Faustos stands up from Bravo 's guard - Faustos perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Faustos moves out of range of the strikes.
Faustos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faustos did well to prevent Bravo getting side control.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Faustos defending well.
Faustos is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Faustos is defending well.
Faustos pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustos is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faustos kicks off Bravo and gets to his feet.
Faustos has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Bravo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo stops Faustos from standing up.
Faustos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Faustos working aggressively here.
Faustos tries to work over Bravo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faustos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faustos gets underhooks to prevent Bravo 's takedown attempt.
Faustos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faustos is looking to control Bravo 's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faustos has his back to the cage.
Bravo jumps guard but Faustos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faustos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Faustos.
Faustos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faustos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Faustos lands with a right to the head.
Faustos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faustos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bravo wants to take the fight to the mat but Faustos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faustos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bravo is looking for a takedown.
Faustos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faustos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bravo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Faustos to the mat. Faustos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Faustos kicks Bravo off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faustos forces Bravo back against the cage and clinches.
Faustos lands a left hand.
Faustos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faustos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faustos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Faustos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bravo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faustos prevents it.
Faustos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Faustos.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Faustos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faustos lands a nice shot to the body.
Faustos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faustos throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faustos lands with a short shot to the head.
Faustos misses with the head strike.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Faustos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faustos takes the fight into the clinch.
Faustos misses with a body punch.
Faustos stops a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Bravo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faustos uses from the top position.
Faustos wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Faustos gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Faustos counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Faustos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faustos closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Faustos.
Faustos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faustos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faustos trying to land knees to the body.
Faustos tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bravo jumps guard and drags Faustos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Faustos is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Faustos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bravo 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.
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faustos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faustos defends it easily.
Faustos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo drives through and clinches with Faustos against the cage.
Bravo jumps into guard, dragging Faustos to the mat.
Faustos gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.
Faustos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego Faustos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faustos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Faustos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Faustos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Faustos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faustos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bravo gets control of Faustos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bravo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Faustos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faustos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Faustos tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faustos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Faustos. Faustos maintains the clinch.
Faustos tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Faustos back against the cage.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Faustos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faustos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bravo manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo trying to control the position but Faustos is working away.
Faustos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faustos wants to get back to his feet but Bravo drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Faustos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faustos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faustos.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faustos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faustos throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo tries to keep at a distance but Faustos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faustos pushes Bravo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Faustos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to drag Faustos to the mat but Faustos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faustos walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo throws the left hand but Faustos avoids the punch easily.
Faustos closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faustos.
Faustos lands an uppercut.
Faustos presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faustos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faustos lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Bravo fails to pull guard.
Faustos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Faustos.
Bravo letting Faustos take a breather here.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faustos walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves out of range as Faustos throws a body kick.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faustos avoids it really well and circles away.
Faustos scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Joey Rodinerio Bravo has been cut.
Faustos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faustos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bravo 's defenses.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Faustos holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
Faustos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Faustos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Faustos.
Faustos cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Faustos tries to work over Bravo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos misses with a body punch.
Bravo is trying to drag Faustos to the mat but Faustos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Faustos can't fight it off and eventually Bravo manages to take the fight to the floor. Faustos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Faustos wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him.
Faustos has his feet on Bravo 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Faustos takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Faustos.
Bravo is trying to drag Faustos to the mat but Faustos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Faustos has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Faustos tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faustos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo jumps guard but Faustos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faustos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faustos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faustos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faustos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faustos with a knee to the head.
Bravo is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faustos.
Faustos scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faustos is trying to maintain a safe position but Bravo gets an underhook and turns Faustos into the cage.
Bravo is trying to drag Faustos to the mat but Faustos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faustos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faustos tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Faustos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Rodinerio Bravo 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faustos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bravo wants to take the fight to the mat but Faustos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faustos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faustos stops a takedown attempt from Bravo .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faustos presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faustos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Faustos.
Faustos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bravo ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Faustos is unloading with more strikes now! Bravo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Faustos!
Diego Faustos is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Diego Faustos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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