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CFC 17 - Ignition PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Moss!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moss scores with a three punch combo!
Moss misses with a wild combination.
Moss just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss connects with a high kick.
Moss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moss.
Torres thows a body shot but no joy.
Moss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moss.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Moss misses with a low kick.
Moss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Torres there.
Moss misses the body punch
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moss's guard.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres pushing down on Moss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is keen to just control but Moss is a slippery customer.
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moss sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres prevents Moss from standing back up.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moss is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Moss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Jay Moss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moss clinches but Torres breaks the clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torres dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
Moss misses with a straight right.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moss.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Torres lands a nice hook to Moss's body. Moss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jay Moss has been cut.
Torres throws a leg kick but Moss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moss looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Moss lands a body shot.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moss manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moss tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moss to the ground. Moss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moss looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Jay Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moss checks the leg kick.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Moss saw that one coming.
Moss tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Moss tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Moss.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres throws a jab when Moss was well out of range.
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Moss tries to score with a low kick but Torres moves his leg out of the way.
Moss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Moss's head.
A jab from Torres misses.
Lucas Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres throws a hook but Moss avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Moss which made him look bad.
Torres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
A shot to de liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Moss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Moss seems unphased.
Moss lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres feints and then cracks Moss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moss down.
A right-left combo lands from Moss.
Torres shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Moss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Moss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moss staying out of range there.
A combination from Moss does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss lands a nice looking body shot.
Moss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torres slips under a jab from Moss.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss misses with a straight left.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moss sprawls well. Moss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Moss misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moss is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.
Moss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moss stacks Torres on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torres dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Moss's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Moss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres slips a jab from Moss.
Moss throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Moss throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moss.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Moss misses with an uppercut.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moss in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres avoids the body shot from Moss.
Moss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moss misses with a body shot.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Moss misses with a body punch
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses the jab.
Moss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moss is keeping the position for now.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Torres.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Moss.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moss wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pressing down on Moss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moss has picked Torres up and slammed him! Torres can't keep hold of the triangle and Moss manages to pass to side control!
Moss stands up and beckons Torres to his feet.
Moss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Lucas Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moss.
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Moss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torres scores with a hook to the body. Moss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moss throws a sloppy body shot
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Moss tries to clinch up.
Jay Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moss misses the shot to the body.
Moss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Moss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Zabijaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabijaka has chosen Toony - Los (Feat. Pih & Fabuła) as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Chaves!
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, Johny Zabijaka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabijaka moves in looking to clinch but Chaves pushes him off.
Zabijaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chaves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chaves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zabijaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zabijaka feints and as Chaves raises his hands in defense, Zabijaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zabijaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zabijaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabijaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves trying to keep a closed guard but Zabijaka is proving a slippery customer.
Zabijaka gets to his feet. Chaves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zabijaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chaves is refusing to be controlled, as Zabijaka sits in half guard.
Chaves wants to control but Zabijaka is keeping busy.
Chaves is trying to get back to full guard.
Zabijaka wants to control but Chaves is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaves is pressing down on Zabijaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaves is trying to control the position but Zabijaka postures up.
Chaves controlling the position.
Zabijaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chaves's guard.
Chaves is breathing heavily.
Chaves has his foot on Zabijaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zabijaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaves keeping moving, preventing Zabijaka from controlling successfully.
Zabijaka postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka wants to stand but Chaves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zabijaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zabijaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zabijaka trying to control but Chaves is working from the bottom.
Zabijaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zabijaka has managed to get both his arms back between Chaves's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves trying to keep a closed guard but Zabijaka is proving a slippery customer.
Chaves is really struggling to control Zabijaka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zabijaka wants to control from the top but Chaves keeps moving.
Zabijaka thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zabijaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Fernando Chaves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zabijaka looking to control but Chaves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zabijaka tries to control but Chaves wriggling away.
Chaves is working to get back to half guard.
Zabijaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka wants to control the pace but Chaves is squirming around nicely.
Chaves gets back to half guard.
Chaves trying to control but Zabijaka postures up.
Chaves tries to roll over but Zabijaka keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaves won't allow Zabijaka to pass to mount.
Zabijaka not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaves is trying to maintain the position but Zabijaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Zabijaka wants to stand up but Chaves is controlling the position.
Chaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zabijaka pulls his head out easily.
Zabijaka is pressing down on Chaves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaves is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zabijaka scores with a nice body kick.
Zabijaka throws a series of punches but Chaves avoids them all with ease.
Chaves fails with the takedown
and Zabijaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chaves's guard now.
Chaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zabijaka defends it easily.
Zabijaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johny Zabijaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves controls Zabijaka momentarily but Zabijaka frees himself.
Zabijaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zabijaka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zabijaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Zabijaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chaves gets caught flat footed, as Zabijaka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chaves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zabijaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zabijaka wants to pass the guard but Chaves is keeping the position.
Chaves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zabijaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zabijaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaves looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zabijaka trying to control but Chaves is working from the bottom.
Chaves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabijaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaves is keeping the position for now.
Zabijaka trying to control but Chaves is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chaves tries for a takedown but Zabijaka circles away easily
and Zabijaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chaves's guard now.
Zabijaka tries to stand but Chaves is controlling from the bottom.
Chaves looking for a guillotine here but Zabijaka defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zabijaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaves is retaining full guard.
Chaves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zabijaka defends well.
Zabijaka wants to control from the top but Chaves keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves keeping full guard, as Zabijaka tries to pass.
Chaves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zabijaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaves is retaining full guard.
Chaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zabijaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Zabijaka.
Well Zabijaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fernando Chaves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goose Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tjoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tjoke has chosen Death - Choke On It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goose Walters!
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, Tom Tjoke!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjoke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Tjoke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tjoke is looking for a kimura but Walters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjoke to get the leverage.
Tjoke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Tjoke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walters is trying to stand up here but Tjoke is controlling him well.
Tjoke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tjoke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjoke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tjoke.
Tjoke trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tjoke prevents Walters from standing back up.
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Tjoke.
Walters is looking to escape.
Walters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tjoke.
Tjoke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Tjoke eventually gives up the hold.
Tjoke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjoke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walters cracks Tjoke with a good jab.
It looks like Tom Tjoke has been cut.
Walters punishes Tjoke's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tjoke missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tjoke looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjoke throws a series of punches but Walters avoids them all with ease.
Walters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tjoke is out of range.
Tjoke misses with a few strikes there.
Walters misses with a low kick.
Walters misses with a low kick.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Tjoke.
A punch combination from Tjoke misses.
Walters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tjoke.
Tjoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walters counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Walters leaves Tjoke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walters throws a leg kick but Tjoke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Walters finds it's target.
Walters lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters tries to score with a low kick but Tjoke moves his leg out of the way.
Tjoke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goose Walters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Tjoke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walters motions for Tjoke to come forward. Walters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tjoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walters tries to land a leg kick but Tjoke saw it coming and moves away.
Tjoke misses with a hook.
Tjoke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tom Tjoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters tries to work over Tjoke's front leg with a kick but Tjoke checks it.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tjoke throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Tjoke as he checks the leg kick.
Tjoke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tjoke.
A leg kick checked by Tjoke.
Walters wants to slow Tjoke down by chopping away at his legs.
Walters is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab by Walters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters dodges the punch combination from Tjoke.
Walters misses with a low kick.
Tjoke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walters finds it's way round the side to connect with Tjoke's head.
That has opened up Tom Tjoke's cut even more.
Tjoke looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Walters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tjoke is out of range and Walters settles back down.
Tjoke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goose Walters is winning the standup battle so far.
Tjoke checks a leg kick.
Walters tries to land a leg kick but Tjoke saw it coming and moves away.
Tjoke misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Tjoke dives in and grabs Walters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes down on Tjoke's head and hops out.
Goose Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tjoke.
Walters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Walters finds it's way through Tjoke's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters misses with a low kick as Tjoke jumps back.
Walters lands a big uppercut and Tjoke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tjoke looks OK. Walters waves Tjoke back to his feet!
Tjoke shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Tjoke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tjoke is breathing heavily.
Tjoke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tjoke is out of range.
Walters throws a leg kick but Tjoke moved away.
Goose Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walters throws a leg kick that misses.
Walters drops Tjoke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tjoke looks back up at him and smiles so Walters waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tjoke is rocked!
The cut above Tom Tjoke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tjoke blocks a low kick nicely.
Tjoke is still on wobbly legs! Can Walters finish him?
Tjoke bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Walters comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tjoke falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tjoke was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Goose Walters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Scatman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scatman has chosen im a scat man as his entrance music. Jeremy Scatman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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235 lbs
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225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Scatman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scatman shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams looking to control.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scatman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams looking to control.
Scatman tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams working for a triangle but Scatman defends it easily.
Williams controls Scatman momentarily but Scatman frees himself.
Scatman is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Scatman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scatman is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scatman to get the leverage.
Scatman is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Scatman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Scatman is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Scatman is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scatman is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scatman wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams trying to hold on to Scatman's head to control him but Scatman postures up.
Scatman is working for a submission of some sort.
Scatman looks gassed!
Scatman with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Scatman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scatman has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Scatman drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Scatman off! Scatman jumps back into Williams's guard.
Scatman tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Scatman defends easily.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Scatman from controlling successfully.
Williams has his foot on Scatman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scatman works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Scatman is proving a slippery customer.
Scatman with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Scatman from controlling successfully.
Scatman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scatman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scatman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scatman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Scatman pushes his legs off easily.
Scatman wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Scatman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scatman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scatman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scatman lands a couple of elbows.
Scatman passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scatman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scatman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
Scatman working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scatman is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Scatman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams trying to control but Scatman postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams wants to control but Scatman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scatman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scatman moves nicely into side control.
Scatman is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Scatman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Scatman tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams wants to control but Scatman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scatman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scatman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is staying active underneath Scatman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scatman is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scatman to get the leverage.
Scatman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Scatman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Turtchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrabadub Indatub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Indatub's choice of entrance music: Bach's Toccata in E minor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Turtchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrabadub Indatub!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtchin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Indatub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Indatub is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turtchin.
It looks like Wrabadub Indatub has been cut.
Indatub throws a front kick aimed at Turtchin's knee but Turtchin avoids it well.
Turtchin throws a looping overhand right but Indatub ducks down to avoid it.
Indatub dives in and grabs Turtchin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turtchin pushes down on Indatub's head and hops out.
Turtchin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turtchin misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Turtchin does no damage.
Indatub tries to clinch but Turtchin moves out of range.
Turtchin lands with a nice body punch.
Turtchin lands a nice shot to the body.
Indatub looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Indatub moves out of range of the strikes.
Turtchin throws a right hand that Indatub ducks under and follows up with a left that Indatub also avoids with ease.
Indatub looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turtchin is fending him off so far but Indatub persists. Nope, Turtchin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Turtchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrabadub Indatub.
Turtchin misses with an uppercut.
Turtchin throws a hook to the side of Indatub's head but Indatub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turtchin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtchin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Turtchin.
A big right from Turtchin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Indatub throws a combination that misses
and Turtchin counters with a lovely 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!
Turtchin swinging wildly here.
Indatub is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turtchin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Indatub.
Turtchin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turtchin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Indatub circles away quickly and effectively.
Turtchin throws a right hand that Indatub ducks under and follows up with a left that Indatub also avoids with ease.
Turtchin fails to land with a series of punches.
Turtchin lands a jab to Indatub's midsection.
Turtchin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turtchin misses with a double jab.
Turtchin throws a body punch but Indatub moves out of range.
Indatub moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turtchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Indatub manages to avoid it.
Indatub tries to clinch
and Indatub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Indatub has eaten all the pies!
Turtchin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Indatub misses with a double jab
and Turtchin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin with a hook.
Indatub avoids the body shot from Turtchin.
Turtchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Indatub moves away.
Indatub shoots and misses
and Turtchin counters with a left and a right that stings Indatub.
Indatub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turtchin counters with a left to the body.
Turtchin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turtchin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turtchin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Indatub takes one on the button.
Indatub takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turtchin misses with a combination
and Indatub counters with a two punch combo.
Turtchin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Indatub doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turtchin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Indatub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtchin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Indatub ducks under a wild hook from Turtchin.
Wrabadub Indatub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtchin throws a series of punches but Indatub moves out of range.
Turtchin throws out a loose jab but Indatub uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Turtchin. Beautiful body shot.
Turtchin scores with a jab.
Turtchin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Indatub tries to clinch up
and Turtchin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turtchin misses with a two punch combination.
Indatub throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Indatub shoots and misses
and Indatub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtchin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Indatub counters with a shoot takedown. Turtchin fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtchin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turtchin is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Indatub is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Indatub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turtchin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Indatub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turtchin defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Indatub being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrabadub Indatub's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turtchin misses with a looping left.
Indatub misses with a combination
and Turtchin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Indatub thinking.
Turtchin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turtchin misses with the combination.
Indatub takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turtchin takes a swing at Indatub's ribcage but misses.
Indatub with a poor takedown
and Turtchin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Indatub closes the distance but Turtchin moves to the side
and Turtchin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Indatub thinking.
Indatub is breathing heavily.
Indatub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Turtchin.
That has opened up Wrabadub Indatub's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtchin lands with a nice combination. Indatub backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin connects with a body shot.
Indatub has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turtchin thows a body shot but no joy.
Indatub takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turtchin lands with a shot to the body.
Turtchin works the jab nicely.
Turtchin throws a shot to the body.
Turtchin jabs Indatub right on the nose. Indatub blinks but takes it well.
Turtchin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Indatub can do to turn this around?
Turtchin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turtchin lands with a hook. Indatub tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turtchin digs a good body shot into Indatub's ribs.
Indatub tries for a takedown but Turtchin circles away easily
letting Turtchin counter with a right hand.
Indatub takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtchin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Indatub stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turtchin is looking to wear down Indatub with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turtchin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Indatub on the side of the head.
Indatub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turtchin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigo Turtchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrabadub Indatub.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin lands a slapping body shot.
Indatub walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turtchin digs a good hook to Indatub's body.
Turtchin digs a good body shot into Indatub's ribs.
Turtchin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turtchin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Turtchin.
A punch combination from Turtchin misses.
Indatub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turtchin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodrigo Turtchin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Indatub tries to clinch but Turtchin moves away
and Turtchin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turtchin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Indatub backs up against the cage.
Indatub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turtchin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turtchin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indatub tries for a takedown but Turtchin circles away easily
and Turtchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turtchin tries to bum rush Indatub with a series of wild strikes but Indatub uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Indatub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turtchin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turtchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Indatub manages to avoid it.
Turtchin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Indatub clinches but Turtchin breaks the clinch
and Turtchin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Indatub throws a series of punches but Turtchin moves out of range.
Turtchin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Indatub throws a combination that misses
and Turtchin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Indatub has his takedown stuffed
and Turtchin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtchin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Indatub was well out of range. Poor timing from Turtchin.
Indatub has his takedown stuffed
and Turtchin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turtchin throws out a powerful jab.
Turtchin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Turtchin.
Turtchin just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtchin throws a jab but it's blocked by Indatub.
Indatub with a poor takedown
and Turtchin counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Turtchin.
Turtchin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turtchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigo Turtchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Indatub misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Turtchin.
Indatub tries to clinch
and Turtchin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Turtchin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wrabadub Indatub'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turtchin missing with a left hand there. Indatub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turtchin. Indatub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Indatub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtchin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Indatub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turtchin to score with a decent uppercut.
Turtchin lands a jab.
Indatub with a poor takedown
and Turtchin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turtchin connects with a crisp jab.
Turtchin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Indatub's hands.
Turtchin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turtchin looks to land a combination. Indatub sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turtchin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Indatub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Indatub avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtchin fails to land with a series of punches.
Turtchin lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigo Turtchin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Indatub counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turtchin won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtchin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Indatub working away.
Turtchin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Indatub is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Turtchin is squirming around, avoiding Indatub's attempts to control the action.
Indatub jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turtchin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turtchin and Indatub has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Indatub tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Indatub has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Indatub trying to control the position but Turtchin is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turtchin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Indatub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turtchin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Indatub's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Indatub's back!
Turtchin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turtchin scores with punches to the body.
Turtchin biding his time, controlling Indatub.
Turtchin connects with a big shot to the side of Indatub's head.
Indatub covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indatub is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turtchin.
Indatub trying to control the hands but Turtchin won't let him.
Turtchin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Turtchin.
Indatub wants to control his opponent's hands but Turtchin gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turtchin controlling the positon.
Turtchin not allowing Indatub to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtchin biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Indatub just trying to survive but Turtchin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Indatub is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodrigo Turtchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Indatub looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Indatub fending off the submission attempt from Turtchin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtchin trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Turtchin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtchin, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Turtchin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bihg Duhm Fock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No More Mr. Nice Guy. Quim Bastos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Bihg Duhm Fock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quim Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fock misses with a low kick as Bastos jumps back.
Bastos misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastos throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastos.
Fock throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Bastos.
Fock is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bastos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bastos. Fock shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Bastos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fock moves out of range of the body kick from Bastos.
Good leg kick by Bastos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Bastos slams his shin into Fock's torso.
Bastos circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Fock drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bastos follows Fock to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quim Bastos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bukk wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Come From A Land Down Under. bukk wild 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bukk wild!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tar controls the position from side control.
Tar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tar advances nicely into full mount.
wild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like bukk wild has been cut.
Tar controlling from mount.
Tar landing shots from mount.
That has opened up bukk wild's cut even more.
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!
wild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tar landing shots from mount.
bukk wild's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at bukk wild's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Tar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marco Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noriega misses with the combination.
Noriega lands a two punch combo.
Silva wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
A combination from Noriega does no damage.
Noriega shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Silva moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Noriega both land. Nice combination.
Silva wants to clinch.
Noriega stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noriega.
Noriega lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Noriega sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marco Noriega!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Laguna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marty Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguna connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
Laguna lands a jab-cross combination.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Laguna keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Laguna avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Laguna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laguna walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Laguna circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguna lands with a right hand.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Laguna lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Laguna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laguna's head.
Aldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range.
A big right from Laguna misses.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laguna's head.
Laguna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
A jab from Laguna finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Laguna.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Laguna takes it in his stride.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna is having none of it.
Aldo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laguna.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laguna avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Aldo.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Laguna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laguna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Laguna sprawls well.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Laguna circles away and keeps his distance.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Laguna circles away.
Aldo throws a head kick but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Laguna saw that one coming.
Laguna keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laguna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Laguna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Laguna.
Laguna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Laguna tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguna misses with a double jab.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Laguna circles away.
Laguna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid body kick from Aldo.
Laguna looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laguna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laguna takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguna swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Laguna swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marty Laguna will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Laguna keeps it at a distance.
Laguna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Laguna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laguna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aldo clinches.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Laguna has double underhooks.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laguna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laguna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Laguna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Laguna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laguna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Laguna lands a nice shot to the body.
Laguna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Laguna misses with a wild combination.
Laguna misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
Laguna dips to his left and cracks Aldo with an uppercut!
Laguna works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Laguna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laguna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aldo on the side of the head.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laguna misses with a body shot.
Laguna lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo moves out of range as Laguna strikes.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Laguna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laguna swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Laguna scores with a one two! Aldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Laguna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laguna throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Laguna does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Laguna throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laguna looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Laguna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Laguna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguna loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Laguna throws a big shot that misses.
Laguna moves out of range of the strikes.
Laguna misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo throws a head kick that Laguna semi-blocks.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laguna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Laguna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laguna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Laguna is avoiding it.
Marty Laguna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguna misses with a series of wild punches.
Laguna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Laguna circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laguna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Laguna moves out of range easily.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Laguna circles away.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a body kick that misses.
Laguna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Laguna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Laguna.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves out of range.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna is having none of it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laguna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Laguna counter with a right hand.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Laguna.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laguna counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laguna has time to react.
Laguna's corner calls for a 1-2. Laguna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo tries to clinch
and Laguna counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to clinch but Laguna slips to the side
and Laguna counters with a nice body shot.
Marty Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laguna misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Laguna.
Laguna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laguna scores with a jab to the body.
Laguna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laguna punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Laguna lands a two punch combo.
Aldo is rocked!
Laguna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laguna blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Laguna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laguna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laguna lands an overhand right.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
Laguna lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo moves forwards but Laguna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laguna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laguna counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Aldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laguna pinned against the cage. Laguna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aldo clinches but Laguna breaks the clinch
and Laguna counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguna!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to clinch but Laguna slips to the side
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laguna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Laguna sees coming a mile off.
Laguna misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Laguna counters with a nice body shot.
Laguna fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Laguna moves out of range.
Laguna tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laguna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laguna jabs at Aldo's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laguna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laguna lands the left hand.
Laguna misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Laguna to acknowledge the strikes.
Aldo throws a head kick but Laguna moves out of range.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Laguna counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Laguna counters with a nice body shot.
Laguna tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laguna cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Laguna.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Laguna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laguna counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Laguna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves away
and Laguna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Laguna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Laguna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laguna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aldo.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laguna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laguna.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laguna counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo clinches but Laguna breaks the clinch
and Laguna counters with a straight right hand.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Laguna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laguna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to clinch
and Laguna counters with a straight right hand.
Laguna scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Laguna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Laguna.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laguna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laguna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laguna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laguna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna counters with a right hand to the body.
Laguna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laguna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Laguna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aldo backs up against the cage.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguna misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laguna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo clinches but Laguna breaks the clinch
and Laguna counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laguna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laguna misses with a wild combination.
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Laguna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laguna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Laguna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laguna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laguna throws out the jab.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves away
and Laguna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laguna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laguna.
Laguna misses with a body shot.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Laguna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguna misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch but Laguna moves away
and Laguna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Laguna pushes him off.
Aldo slips under a jab from Laguna.
Aldo wants to clinch but Laguna slips to the side
and Laguna counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Laguna keeps it at a distance.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguna.
Aldo closes the distance but Laguna moves to the side
and Laguna counters with a nice uppercut.
Laguna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Laguna misses with a body punch
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Aldo clinches but Laguna breaks the clinch
and Laguna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laguna blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Laguna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laguna throws out a powerful jab.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Laguna throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Laguna.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laguna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marty Laguna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laguna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laguna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laguna lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laguna. Laguna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Laguna is avoiding it.
Laguna sizes up Aldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo throws a head kick but Laguna moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Laguna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laguna 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Laguna!
Marty Laguna is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Roylance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Apostolou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Roylance has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Roylance!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theo Apostolou!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roylance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roylance shoots in and drives through. Apostolou sprawls well.
Apostolou moves in looking to clinch but Roylance pushes him off.
Apostolou tries to clinch up but Roylance circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apostolou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apostolou doesn't manage to clinch there - Roylance circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roylance keeps the fight on the outside.
Apostolou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Apostolou. No joy for Roylance on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Roylance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roylance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apostolou wants to clinch.
Roylance closes the distance and clinches up with Apostolou, looking for a takedown. Roylance pushes Apostolou against the cage but Apostolou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roylance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roylance keeps the fight on the outside.
Apostolou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roylance, pushing him back against the cage.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
Roylance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roylance takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Keith Roylance has been cut.
Roylance fails to pull guard.
Apostolou pushes off an throws an elbow but Roylance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Apostolou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou won't allow it.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
Roylance avoiding damage as Apostolou throws knees to the body.
Apostolou throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Apostolou pushes off an throws an elbow but Roylance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Apostolou creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roylance's defenses.
Apostolou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apostolou lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Apostolou.
Keith Roylance's cut is getting worse.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roylance blocks an elbow strike.
Apostolou tries to land knees in the clinch but Roylance avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apostolou trying to land knees to the body.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
Roylance avoiding damage as Apostolou throws knees to the body.
Roylance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apostolou lands an elbow that stopped Roylance in his tracks for a moment.
Roylance avoiding damage as Apostolou throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Apostolou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Roylance's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Apostolou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roylance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apostolou rushes Roylance and presses him up against the cage.
Apostolou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roylance is defending well for now.
Apostolou missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Apostolou throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apostolou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Apostolou trying to land knees to the body.
Roylance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apostolou misses with an elbow over the top.
Apostolou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Apostolou.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou holds him up against the cage and eventually Roylance drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Apostolou tries to land knees in the clinch but Roylance avoids the damage to the body.
Apostolou lands a damaging elbow.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
Roylance blocks an elbow strike.
Roylance tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apostolou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apostolou misses with an elbow strike.
Apostolou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Apostolou lands an elbow inside.
Keith Roylance's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apostolou.
Roylance tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apostolou just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Roylance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roylance blocks the elbow strike.
Roylance blocks an elbow strike.
Roylance blocks an elbow strike.
Apostolou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Apostolou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Apostolou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apostolou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roylance avoids a wild elbow strike from Apostolou.
Roylance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apostolou smiles and moves away.
Apostolou wants to clinch.
Roylance keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou wants to clinch up but Roylance keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apostolou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apostolou wants to clinch up but Roylance keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roylance fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Apostolou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Roylance's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Apostolou has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roylance managing to block the knees to the body from Apostolou.
Roylance dodges an elbow strike from Apostolou.
Apostolou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roylance avoids it.
Apostolou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roylance avoids it.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou holds him up against the cage and eventually Roylance drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roylance avoids the elbow strike from Apostolou, against the cage.
Apostolou throws an elbow but it misses.
Apostolou misses with an elbow strike.
Roylance avoids the elbow strike from Apostolou, against the cage.
Roylance gets control of Apostolou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roylance will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Apostolou would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apostolou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roylance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roylance working for a triangle but Apostolou defends it easily.
Roylance working for a triangle but Apostolou defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apostolou wants to get up but he can't break Roylance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roylance has his foot on Apostolou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apostolou works his way back into a safe position though.
Roylance has his foot on Apostolou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apostolou works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apostolou wanted to stand there but Roylance had control of the position.
Roylance working for a triangle but Apostolou defends it easily.
Roylance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apostolou is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roylance throws his legs up looking for a submission but Apostolou uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roylance tries to buck Apostolou off but Apostolou is having none of it.
Apostolou gets to mount! Roylance was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Apostolou wants to stand but Roylance is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Apostolou is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Apostolou is looking to clinch.
Apostolou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apostolou closes the distance and pushes Roylance back into the cage.
Roylance managing to block the knees to the body from Apostolou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apostolou lands an elbow that stopped Roylance in his tracks for a moment.
Apostolou lands an elbow inside that Roylance shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Apostolou just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roylance's brow.
Apostolou throws an elbow that misses.
Apostolou lands an elbow inside that Roylance shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Theo Apostolou just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Keith Roylance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Apostolou tries to close the distance and clinch but Roylance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apostolou tries to close the distance and clinch but Roylance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apostolou moves in looking to clinch but Roylance pushes him off.
Theo Apostolou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apostolou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apostolou lands a nice elbow.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roylance managing to block the knees to the body from Apostolou.
Apostolou throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roylance avoiding damage as Apostolou throws knees to the body.
Apostolou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Apostolou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Apostolou pushes off an throws an elbow but Roylance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roylance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roylance dodges an elbow strike from Apostolou.
Roylance avoids a wild elbow strike from Apostolou.
Apostolou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roylance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apostolou missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Apostolou just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roylance's brow.
Apostolou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roylance avoids it.
Apostolou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roylance takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou won't allow it.
Apostolou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roylance jumps guard but Apostolou stands there with Roylance around his waist. Roylance gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Roylance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apostolou comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apostolou throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou holds him up against the cage and eventually Roylance drops back down to his feet.
Roylance tries to pull guard but Apostolou won't allow it.
Apostolou crunches a lovely knee into Roylance's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Apostolou lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Keith Roylance's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Apostolou lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Roylance's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theo Apostolou!
Theo Apostolou is the new light heavyweight champion!
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