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UVT 195: Kotipelto vs Le PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roley Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Trik Turner - Friends and Family blaring out of the sound system. Cheese has chosen Dr. GREENTHUMB as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roley Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Cheese fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a takedown
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Alves is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheese with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese moves into full guard.
Alves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cheese wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Freddy Alves.
Cheese misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roley Cheese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alves pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Alves tries to strike from the bottom.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cheese preventing the sweep.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheese gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Alves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Freddy Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves working the head with strikes.
Cheese is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
Cheese tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese gets back to half guard.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese is positioning himself well to prevent Alves advancing to mount.
Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alves prevents Cheese from improving his position.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alves thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alves clinches.
Cheese has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheese.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roley Cheese.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cheese is trying to improve his position.
Alves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alves scores with punches from side control.
Alves controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Alves landing strikes.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Cheese takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cheese shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves misses with a hook
and Cheese counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Alves misses.
Alves tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves swinging wildly here.
Alves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cheese on his heels. He'll look to pass Cheese's guard now, I'm sure.
Alves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cheese is being controlled here.
Cheese sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alves trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Freddy Alves just wasn't active enough.
Cheese doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese won't allow Alves to pass to mount.
Alves decides to stand and escape the position.
Freddy Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves throws a right and a left that Cheese avoids nicely.
Freddy Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheese shoots and misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roley Cheese.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheese slips a straight right by Alves.
Roley Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Alves!
An out of breath Freddy Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Six is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Six is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Six is looking to improve his position.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Six dodges it nicely.
Six is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Six trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Six is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Six is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Six is defending well.
Gracie is keen to just control but Six is a slippery customer.
Six is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Six is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Six is a slippery customer.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Six is defending the position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Six defending well though.
Six is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Six manages to get to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Six swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Six keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Six manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Six's guard.
Six is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Six wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Six there!
Gracie looking to finish Six with some ground and pound. This is bad for Six!
Six tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Six is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Six is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Six is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilio Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie defending well as Six loads up on a big left hand.
Six misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Six sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Six tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Hilio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Six counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Six slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Six tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Six. Those never looked like landing.
Six throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Six off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Six looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Six is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Six pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Six bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Six controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Hilio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie controls Six momentarily but Six frees himself.
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!
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Six tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Six trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Six must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Six manages to get himself to full guard.
Six can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Six won't allow it.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Six defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Six is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilio Gracie!
A very excited looking Hilio Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oj Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes to the cage accompanied by Heartless. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lupercal Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oj Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Abaddon has double underhooks.
Abaddon is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abaddon down to the mat. Abaddon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abaddon throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Abaddon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
It looks like Oj Simpson has been cut.
Abaddon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abaddon connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Abaddon misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
Abaddon thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson dives in and grabs Abaddon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abaddon pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
A leg kick checked by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick but Abaddon moves out of range.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abaddon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abaddon is concentrating on defense, preventing Simpson from advancing position.
Simpson looks to land a strike but Abaddon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abaddon controlling Simpson's posture.
Abaddon has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon pulls Simpson in close to his closed guard and prevents Simpson from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson is fighting to break Abaddon's control of his arms but Abaddon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abaddon wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Abaddon has wrist control.
Abaddon trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abaddon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Abaddon blocks nicely.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abaddon is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson trying to move into half guard but instead Abaddon has managed to sweep!
Abaddon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lupercal Abaddon just wasn't active enough.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abaddon swivels and escapes.
Lupercal Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oj Simpson.
Abaddon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simpson back to the cage. Abaddon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupercal Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abaddon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oj Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oj Simpson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Abaddon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abaddon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abaddon throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Abaddon lands a head kick!
Abaddon throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Oj Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abaddon misses with a two punch combination.
Abaddon slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abaddon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abaddon on his heels. He'll look to pass Abaddon's guard now, I'm sure.
Abaddon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oj Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Abaddon is keeping the position.
Simpson cracks Abaddon with a solid left hand.
Abaddon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Abaddon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson is in close to Abaddon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson wants to stand but Abaddon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson gets to his feet - Abaddon follows without any prompting.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Lupercal Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oj Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abaddon throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abaddon works the jab nicely.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abaddon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abaddon is trying to keep Simpson in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abaddon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abaddon has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Abaddon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oj Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oj Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abaddon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abaddon clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abaddon misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Abaddon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abaddon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Abaddon misses
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson throws a strike but Abaddon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abaddon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abaddon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Lupercal Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abaddon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is trying for a kimura here. Simpson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abaddon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lupercal Abaddon!
In his post fight interview, Lupercal Abaddon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes into the arena with Sun Poison and Skin Cancer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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156 lbs
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27
155 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mizrahi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campbell. Campbell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell.
Campbell throwing strikes but Mizrahi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Campbell looks to move to half guard but instead Mizrahi has passed into mount! Damn!
Mizrahi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Campbell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mizrahi. That one must have hurt.
Mizrahi throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mizrahi sprawls well. Mizrahi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mizrahi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mizrahi scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mizrahi missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Mizrahi tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mizrahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizrahi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mizrahi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi scores with a jab. Campbell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
Nice jab there from Mizrahi.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mizrahi scores with a hook.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizrahi drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Mizrahi just leaning against Campbell, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mizrahi crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
Campbell is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
Mizrahi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mizrahi lands with a right to the head.
Mizrahi effectively controlling the action here.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campbell's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizrahi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Campbell is trying to stall.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mizrahi on the inside.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campbell.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizrahi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mizrahi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mizrahi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mizrahi cracks a nice hook into Campbell's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Mizrahi as Campbell shoots in.
Campbell connects with a crisp jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mizrahi but Mizrahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizrahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Mizrahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws the left hand but Mizrahi avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campbell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizrahi is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mizrahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campbell postures up in Mizrahi's guard and throws a big left but Mizrahi blocks it.
Mizrahi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Campbell has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Campbell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campbell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Campbell lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Campbell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mizrahi down.
Campbell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Campbell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but Mizrahi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Campbell's guard.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mizrahi's guard.
Mizrahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell is in close to Mizrahi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mizrahi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mizrahi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Mizrahi postures up.
Campbell looking for subs off his back but Mizrahi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mizrahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campbell's guard.
Campbell is trying to control but Mizrahi passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi working away.
Campbell is looking to reverse the position.
Campbell is trying to control Mizrahi's posture but Mizrahi avoids it.
Campbell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mizrahi's best efforts.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Mizrahi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen House Boulevard - Set Me Free as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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187 lbs
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172 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Buck tries for a takedown but Kruger circles away easily
so Kruger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Buck is keeping the position.
Buck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buck pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Buck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Buck's legs - danger averted.
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Kruger won't allow Buck to sweep him here.
Kruger postures up.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruger prevents Buck from standing back up.
Kruger is looking to advance position but Buck won't allow it.
Kruger wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buck gets back to full guard.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Buck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buck has momentary wrist control but Kruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger passes Buck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck moves into full guard.
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buck pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
Kruger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Buck is retaining full guard.
Kruger trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Buck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger is working Buck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buck wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck is wriggling around but Kruger manages to pass to half guard.
Buck trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger seems to be working for a kimura but Buck defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Buck trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Kruger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buck tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buck to the ground. Buck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruger throws a right hand that Buck ducks under and follows up with a left that Buck also avoids with ease.
Buck misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Buck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buck blocks a jab.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buck moves away.
Buck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buck throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Buck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
A jab from Buck does it's job there.
Buck lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buck.
Buck moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Kruger lands a body shot.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Buck moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger moves out of range as Buck strikes.
Kruger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruger.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
Kruger connects with a body shot that sends Buck's belly button to the back.
Buck misses with a double jab.
Buck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Buck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buck throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Buck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buck drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking to pass into half guard but Kruger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kruger is in guard.
Buck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruger has gone for a leg lock! Buck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruger's guard.
Buck wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Buck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kruger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buck, into his guard.
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Buck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buck wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Buck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Kruger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buck digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Kruger swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Kruger swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Kruger with a jab.
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!
Buck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Buck shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Buck does no damage.
Vinicius Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buck rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck shoots and misses
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Kruger.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruger works Buck's body with a nice hook.
Buck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
Kruger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buck gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buck keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Buck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vinicius Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Buck keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Harold Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Buck blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buck swivels and escapes.
Kruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruger feints and as Buck raises his hands in defense, Kruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buck throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buck is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
Buck looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger moves nicely into side control.
Kruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruger 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kruger!
Vinicius Kruger opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes to the cage accompanied by Lust SIN. Pablo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. smoke the fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jin Kisaragi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Pablo's chin.
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32
134 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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34
146 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo scores with a takedown into Kisaragi's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pablo wants to pass the guard but Kisaragi is keeping the position.
Kisaragi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pablo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kisaragi has tightened it up now! Pablo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jin Kisaragi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Woleman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woleman tests Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fury digs a good body shot into Woleman's ribs.
Woleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Woleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fury counters with a nice leg kick.
Fury misses with a wild combination.
Fury throws a right and a left that Woleman avoids nicely.
Woleman misses with a few strikes there.
Woleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woleman. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Woleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Woleman misses with a looping left.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Woleman shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Woleman.
Fury tries to bum rush Woleman with a series of wild strikes but Woleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woleman looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.
Woleman scores with a takedown into Fury's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Woleman prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Woleman wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Woleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woleman trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woleman won't allow Fury to get back to his feet.
Woleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Woleman stands and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fury sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Woleman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Woleman is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fury is trying to buck Woleman off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woleman taking a breather here.
Fury is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman happy to just control the position for now.
Woleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Fury is pushing Woleman's head away, looking to escape. Woleman manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woleman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Woleman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woleman misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woleman gets a clinch.
Woleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woleman circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Woleman misses its intended target.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woleman.
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Woleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woleman misses with a low kick.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Woleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Woleman connects with a crisp jab.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Woleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woleman controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woleman trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Woleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Woleman.
Fury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury gets caught napping as Woleman dives in and scores a takedown. Fury manages to retain guard.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Woleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Woleman.
Woleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Fury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Woleman looking to stall.
Woleman is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Fury has denied him.
Fury wants to break free but Woleman has control.
Woleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woleman throws a big shot that misses.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woleman.
Woleman tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woleman at a distance.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woleman.
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!
Fury connects with a right hand. Woleman shakes it off.
Woleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woleman blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Woleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Woleman lands.
Woleman fails with the takedown.
Bryan Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woleman lands a really nice looking cross but Fury seems unphased.
Fury is looking to wear down Woleman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Woleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Woleman persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury swings for the body but Woleman moves out of range.
Mark Woleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Woleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Woleman slips a straight right by Fury.
Woleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woleman staying out of range there.
Woleman throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Woleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woleman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Woleman closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Woleman pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Woleman.
Woleman cracks Fury with an open hand slap.
Woleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fury tries to bum rush Woleman with a series of wild strikes but Woleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Fury as he checks the leg kick.
Woleman throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Woleman.
A big left from Fury misses.
Woleman cracks Fury with an open hand slap.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Woleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Woleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fury doesn't seem bothered though.
Woleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Woleman missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Woleman lands.
Fury slips under a jab from Woleman.
Woleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Woleman misses.
Woleman slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury defending well as Woleman loads up on a big left hand.
Woleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Woleman catches Fury right on the button with a cross.
Fury throws a shot to the body.
Woleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Woleman.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Fury slips under a jab.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Woleman.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Woleman moved out of range.
Woleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woleman moves away.
Woleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Woleman persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Woleman does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Woleman.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woleman manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fury tries to land a leg kick but Woleman saw it coming and moves away.
Bryan Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury slips a jab from Woleman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Woleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woleman 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
After the fight, Mark Woleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Asesinos - Los Crudos. Antonio Santiago told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
200 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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37
198 lbs
26 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambada but Lambada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Lambada shows good takedown defense.
Lambada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Lambada.
Lambada is looking to clinch.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lambada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lassi Lambada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Santiago.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambada.
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Lambada off the cage and back into range.
Lambada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Lambada.
Lambada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lambada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lambada connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lambada clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Lambada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambada pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santiago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambada misses with a wild body shot.
Lambada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambada scores with a nice strike.
Lambada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Santiago misses.
Lambada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambada manages to avoid it.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambada's waist but Lambada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Lambada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lambada, as that shot connected.
Santiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Lambada closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Lambada backwards.
Santiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lambada is defending well.
Lambada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lambada connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago blocks an uppercut.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Lambada keeps him there for the moment.
Lambada working aggressively here.
Lambada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambada gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from Lambada.
Santiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lambada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lambada throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Lambada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Lambada.
Lambada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambada lands a body punch.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambada works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santiago pushes Lambada off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santiago throws a jab when Lambada was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambada misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago misses the body punch
and Lambada counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lambada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Lambada dominated that round.
That's time! Lambada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lambada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Lambada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santiago!
Lambada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Santiago kicks off Lambada and gets to his feet.
Lassi Lambada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santiago somewhat.
Santiago dives in and grabs Lambada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambada pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Lambada staying out of range there.
Lambada tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santiago working the ground and pound from side control.
Santiago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lambada is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santiago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lambada can't do much from the bottom here.
Santiago tries for a kimura but Lambada is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lambada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago wants to control but Lambada is keeping him busy.
Santiago lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago looks up at the clock and then as Lambada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Santiago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Lambada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lambada regains half guard, as Santiago was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the action but Lambada is working from the bottom.
Lambada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santiago.
Santiago passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lambada!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
Lambada is looking to improve his position but Santiago isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago thowing shots but they're missing.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lambada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lambada walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.
Lambada is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Lambada counters by moving into the clinch.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Lambada.
Lambada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambada.
Lambada lands a body punch.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambada.
Lambada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Santiago can't fight it off and eventually Lambada manages to take the fight to the floor. Santiago looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambada trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is trying to keep Lambada in close.
Lambada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Lambada is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Lambada tries to pass.
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Lambada is proving a slippery customer.
Lambada stands up over Santiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lambada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lambada looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Santiago throws a strike but Lambada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to sweep but instead, Lambada has passed into half guard.
Lambada wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Lambada is really struggling to control Santiago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago has hold of Lambada's hands but Lambada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santiago is pressing down on Lambada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lambada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambada has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Lambada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antonio Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
Lambada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santiago defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambada lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lassi Lambada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lassi Lambada!
A very excited looking Lassi Lambada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Picard comes to the cage accompanied by The Picard Song. Alpo Wednesday will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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33
162 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Luc Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard walks into a stiff left hand from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to clinch up
and Picard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wednesday!
Picard looking to secure an arm triangle but Wednesday defends it well.
Picard fails to move to back control.
Wednesday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Picard controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard goes for an armbar but Wednesday turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wednesday.
Picard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Picard controls Wednesday momentarily but Wednesday frees himself.
Wednesday wanted to stand there but Picard had control of the position.
Picard controls Wednesday momentarily but Wednesday frees himself.
Wednesday wants to stand but Picard is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday postures up.
Wednesday tries to free his leg and advance position but Picard is retaining full guard.
Wednesday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Picard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wednesday avoids it really well and circles away.
Picard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday rushes Picard and presses him up against the cage.
Picard fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Picard tries to pull guard but Wednesday holds him up against the cage and eventually Picard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wednesday trying to stand up but can't free himself from Picard's guard.
Wednesday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Picard controls Wednesday momentarily but Wednesday frees himself.
Picard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wednesday stands and steps away. Picard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picard throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Wednesday does no damage.
Wednesday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wednesday misses with a hook
and Picard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Picard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wednesday sees it coming and defends easily.
Picard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Picard seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Jean Luc Picard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wednesday lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Wednesday as Picard shoots in.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the body
and Picard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wednesday won't be happy with that.
Picard looking to control but instead Wednesday has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Picard is looking to advance position but Wednesday won't allow it.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wednesday is looking to control Picard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wednesday avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Picard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wednesday!
Picard pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wednesday is now in Picard's guard. A big mistake from Picard there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wednesday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Picard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Picard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wednesday trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wednesday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wednesday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Picard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wednesday defends it easily.
Wednesday wants to control from the top but Picard keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wednesday stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Wednesday rushes Picard and presses him up against the cage.
Wednesday is leaning against Picard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wednesday.
Wednesday manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a body shot.
Picard slips under a jab from Wednesday.
Wednesday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard fails to land the takedown.
Picard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday tries to clinch there but Picard circles away.
Picard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wednesday lands a nice hook to Picard's body. Picard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Picard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wednesday throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Picard slips under a jab.
Wednesday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wednesday!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wednesday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picard. Picard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wednesday thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wednesday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wednesday jabs at Picard's body.
Wednesday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wednesday throws a hook but Picard blocks it.
Picard swats away the attempt to clinch by Wednesday.
Picard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wednesday was covering up waiting for the punch and Picard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard is looking to pass into half guard but Wednesday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wednesday is in guard.
Wednesday tries to free his leg and advance position but Picard is retaining full guard.
Picard is trying to hold Wednesday in close to prevent damage but Wednesday has managed to pass into half guard.
Picard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wednesday.
Wednesday is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Picard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picard.
Picard has a closed guard, preventing Wednesday from standing up.
Jean Luc Picard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wednesday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Picard's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wednesday is one step ahead there.
Wednesday stands up and waves to Picard to follow him.
Picard takes one on the button.
Picard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wednesday quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picard is looking to take a break and control but Wednesday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Picard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is controlling Picard's trapped leg to prevent Picard from advancing to side control.
Wednesday is trying to maintain the position but Picard is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Wednesday wants to sweep but Picard has passed to side control!
Picard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wednesday rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Picard's guard! Nice work there by Wednesday!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wednesday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wednesday stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wednesday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
A very excited looking Alpo Wednesday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotipelto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall . Le comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ave Maria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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34
160 lbs
24 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Le!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotipelto has a takedown stuffed.
Kotipelto misses with a straight left.
Kotipelto throws a head kick that misses.
Le fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kotipelto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotipelto. That did some damage!
Kotipelto throws a right and a left that Le avoids nicely.
Kotipelto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le.
Kotipelto avoids the body shot from Le.
Le takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kotipelto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kotipelto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick which misses Le's front leg but catches the back leg as Le tries to avoid it.
Timo Kotipelto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotipelto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le checks a leg kick.
Kotipelto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le throws a leg kick but Kotipelto moved away.
Victor Le is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotipelto. That did some damage!
Kotipelto looks to score with a jab to the body but Le is just out of range.
Kotipelto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotipelto darts in and clinches Le up against the cage.
Le lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Le.
Le escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kotipelto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le.
Kotipelto ducks under a wild hook from Le.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le lands a nice shot to the body.
Kotipelto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Le counters with a nice uppercut.
Kotipelto connects with a jab.
Le thows a body shot but no joy.
Kotipelto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kotipelto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotipelto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kotipelto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kotipelto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Kotipelto. Beautiful body shot.
Kotipelto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le.
Le turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Le fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kotipelto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kotipelto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotipelto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kotipelto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kotipelto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le throws an overhand right that lands on Kotipelto's shoulder, as Kotipelto tries to avoid the shot.
Kotipelto misses with a left hand
and Le counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotipelto thumps Le with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Le - just one landing.
Kotipelto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kotipelto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Le to the mat! Le manages to get full guard.
Kotipelto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Kotipelto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotipelto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kotipelto finds it's way round the side to connect with Le's head.
Le misses with an uppercut.
Kotipelto is looking to clinch.
Le throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kotipelto.
Kotipelto takes a swing at Le's ribcage but misses.
Le misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Le.
Le uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kotipelto works Le's body with a nice hook.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Le digs a good hook to Kotipelto's body.
Kotipelto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le working aggressively here.
Kotipelto is looking to control Le's arms but Le gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotipelto has his back to the cage.
Kotipelto can't find room to land a body shot as Le controls the action.
Le tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Kotipelto.
Le misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Le.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto controlling the action here for a moment.
Kotipelto throws a punch but it's blocked by Le.
Kotipelto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kotipelto is stalling here.
Le is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le misses with a punch on the inside.
Kotipelto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le tries to stall but Kotipelto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Le scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kotipelto.
Le tries to throw a body punch but Kotipelto avoids it by throwing Le back against the cage.
Kotipelto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kotipelto swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kotipelto breaks the clinch.
Kotipelto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Le counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kotipelto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kotipelto connects with a solid leg kick.
Le lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kotipelto scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Le counters with a nice uppercut.
Kotipelto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kotipelto wants to clinch up but Le keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Le.
Kotipelto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotipelto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kotipelto misses with a head kick.
Kotipelto missing with a left hand there. Le was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kotipelto misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Kotipelto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotipelto is looking to clinch but Le is avoiding it.
Kotipelto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le counters with a stiff right hand.
Kotipelto tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Kotipelto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotipelto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Le as he checks the leg kick.
Le slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotipelto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotipelto.
Le throws a push kick but Kotipelto slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Kotipelto misses.
Kotipelto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kotipelto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le is rocked!
Le takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le is still on wobbly legs! Can Kotipelto finish him?
Le chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kotipelto can pounce on him.
Le takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotipelto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Le manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le looks to land a left hand but Kotipelto moved out of range nicely.
Le looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kotipelto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Le. Kotipelto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Kotipelto!
Timo Kotipelto retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Timo Kotipelto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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