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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Zielinski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Ronald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ronald. Ronald gets slowly back to his feet.
Zielinski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ronald moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zielinski did well to prevent Ronald getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ronald working Zielinski over with strikes.
Ronald slows the pace down in half guard.
Ronald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ronald uses his free foot to push down on Zielinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zielinski.
Ronald controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald won't let Zielinski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Ronald.
Ronald shoots in and bounces Zielinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ronald pushes down on Zielinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ronald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zielinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ronald scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald content to control rather than advance.
Ronald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chris Ronald has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ronald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zielinski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski throws a jab when Ronald was well out of range.
Zielinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Ronald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zielinski but Zielinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zielinski pushes Ronald up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronald slows down the pace here.
Ronald pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ronald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ronald misses with a takedown attempt - Zielinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zielinski swivels and escapes.
Zielinski leaves Ronald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Ronald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zielinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronald shoots for a takedown but Zielinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ronald moves out of range of the body kick from Zielinski.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ronald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zielinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronald has double underhooks.
Zielinski is breathing heavily.
Ronald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zielinski smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski clinches up against the cage.
Zielinski tries to circle away but Ronald has him pinned against the cage.
Ronald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zielinski walks away with a smile on his face. Ronald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zielinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zielinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zielinski misses with a wild combination.
Ronald dives in and grabs Zielinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zielinski pushes down on Ronald's head and hops out.
Steve Zielinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronald jabs at Zielinski's body.
Ronald shoots in and gets a takedown into Zielinski's guard.
Ronald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald pushes down on Zielinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ronald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zielinski taking some punishment here, with Ronald in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zielinski has hold of Ronald's hands but Ronald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ronald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Zielinski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ronald controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald breaks from Zielinski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ronald controlling the pace for now.
Zielinski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ronald dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronald.
Ronald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ronald not doing much here.
Ronald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ronald in particular looking to stall.
Zielinski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ronald manages to move to mount!
Zielinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald controlling his opponent.
Zielinski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ronald controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Ronald.
Ronald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ronald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chris Ronald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zielinski can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ronald with a nice head shot there.
Ronald pushing down on Zielinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronald is taking a breather. Zielinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Ronald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ronald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ronald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronald 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ronald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Van damme - streets of Siam. 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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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rick is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Rick defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Rick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Rick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rick looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Rick avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Rick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Rick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rick tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rick controls his hands.
Rick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rick is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Rick is controlling well.
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!
Rick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is staying active underneath Rick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rick.
Rick 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.
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rick defends it easily.
Rick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to improve his position but instead Rick has moved into half guard.
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Hardy trying to hold on to Rick's head to control him but Rick postures up.
Rick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick trying to control from Hardy's half guard. Hardy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rick advances position into side control!
Hardy tries to improve position but can't.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Rick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rick shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rick. Rick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rick on the side of the head.
Rick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rick.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rick.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Hardy slams his shin into Rick's torso.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rick crashing down! Rick tries to stagger back to his feet but Hardy just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rick asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Hardy!
A victorious Will Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais não bate(Jiu-jitsu). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Why!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Why fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Why. Those never looked like landing.
Why misses with a series of wild punches.
Why misses with a jab, cross combination.
Why throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.
Why takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Why both land. Nice combination.
Why swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Santana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Why counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Why scores with a decent looking hook.
Why bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santana's head.
Nice uppercut there from Why.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Why.
Why lands with an uppercut that bounces Santana off the cage and back into range.
Why closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Why has him pressed against the cage.
Why can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Why taking a breather.
Santana gets control of Why's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Why's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Why defends it easily.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana has his foot on Why's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Why works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Why seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Why is one step ahead there.
Santana is trying to keep Why in close.
Santana has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Why doesn't defend quickly enough and Santana has managed to lock this one up! Can Why escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Santana on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Santana!
Post fight, Diego Santana stared into the camera and said 'Quero agradecer a meu adversário por essa grande luta e dizer que fiz de tudo para dar esse grande show... Treinei muito pra isso, obrigado!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pure White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a single shot there.
Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Meridius counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Meridius looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White trying to control the position here.
Meridius preventing the sweep.
Meridius postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Meridius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meridius slips nicely into half guard.
Meridius is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Meridius wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Meridius is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Meridius is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pure White just wasn't active enough.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from White lands.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meridius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White missing with a left hand there. Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White cracks Meridius with a right hand to the side of the head.
White looks to land a right hand but Meridius moved out of range.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Meridius throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
White blocks a head kick by Meridius.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Pure White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Meridius.
Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meridius - that will leave a mark!
Meridius throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Meridius motions for White to come forward. Meridius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White missing with a left hand there. Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meridius lands a jab to the head.
Meridius connects with a stiff jab that staggers White - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anupo Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by Rob S. - Forever Yong. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anupo Anubis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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203 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anupo Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noel prevents Anubis from getting the reversal.
Noel is trying to control here but Anubis has managed to regain half guard.
Noel is looking to stall here but Anubis recovers full guard.
Noel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anubis trying to control the position.
Noel trying to move into half guard but instead Anubis has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anubis is aware though and is defending well.
Anubis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Anubis throwing strikes but missing.
Anubis preventing the sweep.
Anubis throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anubis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anubis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anubis manages to get himself to full guard.
Anubis looking for a guillotine here but Noel defends easily.
Noel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anubis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis keeping full guard, as Noel tries to pass.
Noel passes into half guard.
Noel works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis prevents Noel from improving position.
Noel trying to control the position but Anubis is working away.
Noel moves into full mount!
Noel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anubis is looking to escape.
Anubis is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis gets back to half guard.
Anubis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noel is working away from the top position though.
Noel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anubis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Noel moves into full mount! Anubis won't be happy about that!
Noel is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Noel dominated that 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.
A big right from Noel misses.
Anubis keeps the fight on the outside.
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Noel tries to sprawl but Anubis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anubis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Noel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Anubis has cracked it and Noel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Anubis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anupo Anubis!
A determined Anupo Anubis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrido Reia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moacir Santos - Coisa Nº4. Garrido Reia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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184 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garrido Reia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona throws out a loose jab but Reia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reia tries to clinch up.
Reia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reia misses with a two punch combination.
Arona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arona throws a lazy uppercut
and Arona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arona throws an off balance right hand
and Reia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arona cracks Reia with an open hand slap.
Jab by Arona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reia tries to clinch but Arona is having none of it.
Arona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reia counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arona throws a poor cross that misses
and Reia counters with a one-two to the body.
Reia fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reia works Arona's body with a nice hook.
Reia tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
Reia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Reia.
Reia moves into the clinch successfully.
Reia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reia.
Arona working hard to break the clinch.
Reia tries to work over Arona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reia wants to clinch
enabling Arona to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Reia is just out of range.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reia is looking to clinch.
Reia doesn't manage to clinch there - Arona circles away.
Arona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arona circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Arona to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reia.
Reia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reia tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Arona misses with an uppercut.
Reia rushes Arona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arona breaks from the clinch.
Reia feints a jab promting Arona to slip. Reia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arona slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reia tries to clinch but Arona moves away
and Arona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Reia.
Reia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arona breaks from the clinch.
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!
Arona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Arona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arona tries to bum rush Reia with a series of wild strikes but Reia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reia defending well as Arona loads up on a big left hand.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reia blocks a jab.
Reia is looking to clinch.
Reia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reia tries to clinch there but Arona circles away.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Arona takes a swing at Reia's ribcage but misses.
Reia tries to clinch up.
Arona is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arona counters with a left and a right that stings Reia.
Reia throws a combination that misses
and Arona counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrido Reia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reia moves into the clinch.
Reia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arona breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Igor Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arona throws a right hand that Reia ducks under and follows up with a left that Reia also avoids with ease.
Reia tries to clinch but Arona is having none of it.
Reia tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Reia wants to clinch.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reia misses with a straight left.
A jab from Arona finds it's way through Reia's defenses.
Reia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reia moves in looking to clinch but Arona pushes him off.
Arona lands a left and a right that send Reia crashing to the mat, dazed. Arona thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reia is rocked!
Igor Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona throws a nice looking combination but Reia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reia is still on wobbly legs! Can Arona finish him?
Igor Arona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arona counters with a crisp right that sends Reia to the canvas! Arona follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Arona!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rozafa Arben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dies Irae. Arben has chosen P.O.D. - The Messenjah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
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205 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rozafa Arben!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arben manages to avoid it.
Arben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arben takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damon throws out a powerful jab.
Arben moves out of range as Damon strikes.
Damon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arben.
Arben misses with a two punch combination.
Arben throws a shot from downtown. Damon moves away and avoids it.
Damon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damon takes a swing at Arben's ribcage but misses.
Arben misses with a hook. Damon ducked under it nicely.
Damon thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arben.
Arben avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Damon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arben. Arben circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Rozafa Arben has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ron Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damon throws a series of punches but Arben moves out of range.
Damon with a jab.
Damon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arben. Arben circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arben misses with a body shot.
Damon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damon misses with a hook.
Arben throws a looping overhand right but Damon ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Damon - just one landing.
Arben moves out of range of the strikes.
Damon connects with a jab.
Jab by Damon.
Arben is rocked!
Arben leaves his chin hanging out and Damon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Arben crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Damon!
A less than humble Ron Damon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. Lamont has chosen Twisted Nerve as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Blaise Lamont has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anti Satosari's chin.
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32
197 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont scores with a jab.
Lamont gets tackled into the cage by Satosari. Satosari maintains the clinch.
Satosari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamont lands a right hand.
Lamont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satosari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Satosari slips under a jab.
Lamont cracks Satosari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Satosari wants to clinch.
Satosari slips under a jab from Lamont.
Satosari clinches up against the cage.
Lamont avoids the elbow strike from Satosari, against the cage.
Satosari gets underhooks to prevent Lamont's takedown attempt.
Lamont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamont blocks the elbow strike.
Satosari wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Lamont fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lamont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Satosari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Satosari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Satosari fails to land.
Satosari is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamont gets an underhook and turns Satosari into the cage.
Lamont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Satosari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Satosari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamont manages to break the clinch.
Anti Satosari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont blocks a head kick by Satosari.
Lamont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
Lamont steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Satosari. That one must have hurt.
Satosari is looking to clinch but Lamont is avoiding it.
Satosari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Satosari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lamont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lamont moves out of range of the body kick from Satosari.
Satosari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Anti Satosari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Satosari lands an overhand right.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Satosari looks for the body kick but Lamont saw that one coming.
Lamont throws a jab when Satosari was well out of range.
Lamont connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satosari throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Lamont lands.
Satosari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamont.
Lamont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamont is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Satosari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Satosari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamont keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satosari throws a front kick that sends Lamont stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Satosari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Satosari tries to clinch there but Lamont circles away.
Satosari walks into a left hand.
Lamont misses with a right hand
and Lamont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamont slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Satosari forces Lamont back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamont.
Lamont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont lands a body punch.
Satosari takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Satosari taking a breather.
Satosari slowing the pace effectively.
Lamont misses with the head strike.
Satosari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satosari misses with a punch to the body.
Lamont can't find room to land a body shot as Satosari controls the action.
Satosari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satosari misses with a punch to the body.
Satosari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Satosari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamont working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari misses with a knee to the head.
Lamont misses with a body punch.
Satosari misses with a knee strike.
Satosari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lamont lands a nice uppercut.
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 Anti Satosari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
That's time! Satosari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Satosari misses with a hook
and Satosari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamont looks to land a left hand but Satosari moved out of range nicely.
Lamont lands with a hook. Satosari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Satosari tries to clinch up but Lamont circles away and keeps his distance.
Satosari tries a head kick but it misses.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and Lamont moves out of range easily.
Lamont shoots in and drives through. Satosari sprawls well.
Lamont with a jab.
Satosari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamont's head.
Satosari throws a hook but Lamont avoids it easily.
Anti Satosari is winning the standup battle so far.
Satosari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satosari throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
Lamont avoids the head kick by Satosari.
Lamont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamont comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satosari throws a wild body kick that Lamont sees coming a mile off.
Satosari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satosari tries to clinch up
and Lamont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Satosari misses.
Satosari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamont.
Lamont slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Satosari ducks under a wild hook from Lamont.
Satosari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamont.
Lamont closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Satosari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satosari throws a leg kick but Lamont checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satosari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamont dips to his left and cracks Satosari with an uppercut!
Lamont scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamont trying to control the action but Satosari is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Satosari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamont 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.
Lamont laying and praying for a moment but Satosari takes advantage and regains half guard.
Satosari trying to hold on to Lamont's head to control him but Lamont postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari is positioning himself well to prevent Lamont advancing to mount.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Satosari's head.
Satosari trying to control but Lamont postures up.
Lamont missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lamont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satosari sees it coming and defends easily.
Satosari wants to control but Lamont is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Satosari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Satosari makes his way to full guard, as Lamont worked for a kimura.
Satosari is pulling down on Lamont's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satosari is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Lamont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamont keeps the fight on the outside.
Satosari throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
Satosari moves to clinch but Lamont breaks away
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.
Lamont scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Satosari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lamont counters with a left to the body.
Lamont lands an overhand right.
Lamont 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.
Satosari moves out of range of the strikes.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lamont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lamont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamont circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lamont counters with a nice double leg into side control. Satosari won't be happy with that.
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!
Lamont advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont scoring with strikes but Satosari is staying in there.
Lamont avoids the attempt from Satosari to control.
Satosari gets back to half guard.
Satosari taking some punishment here, with Lamont in his half guard.
Satosari is in trouble now - Lamont has advanced to mount!
Lamont wants to control the pace but Satosari is squirming around nicely.
Lamont moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Satosari has worked his arm free - good work by Satosari!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws an elbow but Satosari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Satosari regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lamont's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Satosari is defending against the submission attempts here by Lamont.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Satosari's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a head shot. Satosari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Satosari has control of Lamont's left arm, preventing Lamont from doing any damage.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamont trying to control the position from guard on top but Satosari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satosari keeping full guard, as Lamont tries to pass.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Satosari keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Satosari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lamont off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Satosari walks into a stiff left hand from Lamont.
Lamont moves out of range as Satosari throws a body kick.
Satosari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satosari tries to clinch up but Lamont circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Satosari.
Lamont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satosari under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamont lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamont has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaise Lamont!
A victorious Blaise Lamont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Yo Adrian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrian tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho slips under a jab from Adrian.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Adrian.
It looks like Anderson Carvalho has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adrian enables Carvalho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adrian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adrian is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Carvalho as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Adrian screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Carvalho! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anderson Carvalho!
Anderson Carvalho is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryan's choice of entrance music: Delerium - Silence . 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sladkov misses.
Sladkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sladkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sladkov misses with a straight right.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sladkov.
Sladkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan clinches.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sladkov gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sladkovs head.
Sladkov looking to stall.
Sladkov manages to break the clinch.
Sladkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Sladkov moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sladkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Sladkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Sladkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sladkov slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
Sladkov misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a good low kick that Sladkov was not able to check.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sladkov.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sladkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Sladkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
Sladkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Sladkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeps control of Sladkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sladkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan looking to slow down the pace here.
Sladkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sladkov manages to break the clinch.
Ryan forces Sladkov back against the cage and clinches.
Sladkov tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sladkov is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sladkov's efforts to push away.
Ryan is working Sladkov over against the cage.
Sladkov is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Ryan to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Sladkov breaks the clinch.
Ryan lands with a nice body kick.
Sladkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sladkov loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ryan'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.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Sladkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sladkov tries to avoid it.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sladkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Jack Ryan's cut even more.
Ryan wants to clinch but Sladkov slips to the side
and Sladkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sladkov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Sladkov in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Ryan darts in and clinches Sladkov up against the cage.
Ryan is struggling to control the position.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sladkov is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Sladkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Jack Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Sladkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sladkov gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sladkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan is looking to control Sladkov's arms but Sladkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Sladkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sladkov is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Sladkov is trying to stall.
Ryan is looking to control Sladkov's arms but Sladkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
Ryan keeps control of Sladkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sladkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sladkov or not.
Sladkov working hard to break the clinch.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sladkov is trying to break free.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sladkov is trying to break free.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.
Sladkov working hard to break the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryan looking to stall.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sladkov's elbow.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sladkov controls his hands.
Sladkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
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!
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sladkov or not.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sladkov.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryan prevents Sladkov from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sladkov's elbow.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Sladkov moves out of range easily.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sladkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Sladkov thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Sladkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Sladkov's defenses.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and Sladkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sladkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a solid body kick.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sladkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sladkov. That snapped Ryan's head back.
A low kick from Sladkov is predictable there
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sladkov thinking.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sladkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sladkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sladkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Ryan slams his shin into Sladkov's torso.
Sladkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sladkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Sladkov is avoiding it.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sladkov.
Ryan pushes Sladkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan stalling.
Sladkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Ryan has Sladkov pressed against the cage, preventing Sladkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sladkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sladkov.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sladkov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Sladkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Sladkov is looking to control Ryan's arms but Ryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sladkov has his back to the cage.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan pushes Sladkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking to control Sladkov's arms but Sladkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Sladkov.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sladkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan tries to stall but Sladkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Ryan.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Ryan has Sladkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sladkov can't break the clinch.
Sladkov blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Sladkov is trying to push Ryan away but Ryan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sladkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sladkovs head.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan pushes Sladkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sladkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sladkovs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sladkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to work over Sladkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sladkov wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Sladkov is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Sladkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan has Sladkov pressed against the cage.
Sladkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan looking to slow down the pace here.
Sladkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Sladkov.
Sladkov throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sladkov's efforts to push away.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan works on Sladkov's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan stalling the fight.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sladkov or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Sladkov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Sladkov being controlled against the cage.
Sladkov can't break the clinch.
Sladkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sladkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sladkov blocking some punches.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan tries to stall but Sladkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Sladkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sladkov scores with a leg kick.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sladkov scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan tries to clinch but Sladkov is having none of it.
Sladkov lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sladkov.
Sladkov scores with a shot to the body.
Jack Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Sladkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sladkov tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Sladkov breaks the clinch.
Sladkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sladkov connects with a body shot.
Sladkov catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Sladkov pushes him off.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sladkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sladkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sladkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Sladkov throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Sladkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Sladkov in a clinch.
Ryan stalling in the clinch.
Ryan keeps control of Sladkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sladkov.
The cut above Jack Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A frustrated look appears on Sladkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Jack Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Sladkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sladkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sladkov lands a slapping body shot.
Sladkov misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan tries to clinch
and Sladkov counters with a left and a right that stings Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sladkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sladkov moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Sladkov throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sladkov loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Sladkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Sasa Sladkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sladkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Sladkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Sladkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryan!
Jack Ryan is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Ryan 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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