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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 Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen Don't Cry For Me Argentina as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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175 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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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 - 11 - 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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kanne duly obliges.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
A cross from Buck lands.
Buck misses with a few strikes there.
Buck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kanne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buck's elbow.
Buck is trying to break free.
Buck tries to pull guard but Kanne holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Buck tries to pull guard but Kanne holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Buck has Kanne pushed against the cage.
Buck tries to break the clinch but Kanne is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buck's efforts to push away.
Kanne stalling.
Come on Buck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buck is trying to pull guard but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kanne wants to stand up but Buck is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne trying to control the position.
Buck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kanne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kanne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kanne!
Buck isn't going anywhere.
Kanne wants to control but Buck is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kanne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is not content to let Kanne control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kanne's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Buck looking for submissions off his back.
Buck wants to get back to full guard.
Kanne is thwarting Buck's attempts to control the position.
Kanne is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck wants to get back to his feet.
Buck tries to roll over but Kanne keeps him under control.
Buck is not content to let Kanne control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beasty Kanne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kanne misses with a double jab.
Kanne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kanne.
Kanne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beasty Kanne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buck's sensitive parts.
Buck has closed the distance and engaged Kanne in a clinch.
Kanne lands a left hand.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buck tries to pull guard but Kanne holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Buck jumps guard but Kanne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buck is trying to pull guard but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanne looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buck wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck has Kanne pressed against the cage, preventing Kanne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kanne has Buck pressed against the cage.
Kanne wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buck.
Buck jumps guard but Kanne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harold Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanne's waist but Kanne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buck off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanne circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanne.
Kanne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harold Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target.
Kanne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buck at a distance.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanne connects with a crisp jab.
Beasty Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buck swings for the body but Kanne moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kanne.
Nice body punch from Kanne.
Kanne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buck throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne tries to clinch up.
Kanne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buck.
Buck throws an off balance right hand
and Kanne counters with a low kick, right behind Buck 's knee.
Kanne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kanne does it's job there.
Kanne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kanne throws a nice looking combination but Buck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Kanne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanne.
A swing and a miss from Buck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanne scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kanne does no damage.
Buck misses with a wild combination.
Kanne throws the left hand but Buck avoids the punch easily.
Buck moves into the clinch.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck throws a body punch but Kanne moves out of range.
Kanne tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanne ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Buck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanne swivels and escapes.
Kanne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanne.
Buck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanne misses the target.
Kanne lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kanne thows a body shot but no joy.
Kanne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buck misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanne counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck blocks a leg kick.
Buck throws out a loose jab but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buck showed some decent athleticism there.
Buck is looking for submissions but instead, Kanne has regained full guard.
Buck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buck passes Kanne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kanne gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne keeping full guard, as Buck tries to pass.
Kanne working a defensive guard here.
Kanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanne wants to stand up but Buck is controlling him.
Buck trying to control but Kanne is working from the bottom.
Kanne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is working hard here to advance position.
Buck wants to control but Kanne is having none of it.
Kanne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harold Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck regains half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buck gets full guard.
Beasty Kanne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kanne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanne trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beasty Kanne.
I've got Kanne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Kanne!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Beasty Kanne made sure he mentioned KINGDOM, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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36
164 lbs
22 - 25 - 0 |
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34
162 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugene Albright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six lands a jab to Albright's midsection.
Albright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Six manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albright shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Albright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Six swivels and escapes.
Six closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Albright did well to prevent Six getting side control.
Six is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Six not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Six scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Six controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Albright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Six.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Albright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Albright pulls Six in close to his closed guard and prevents Six from doing any damage or advancing position.
Albright keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Six chips away with some ground and pound.
Six trying to control but Albright is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright controlling Six's posture.
Albright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Albright keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albright trying to keep a closed guard but Six is proving a slippery customer.
Six throwing strikes from guard but Albright blocks nicely.
Six 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.
Six trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Six wants to control from the top but Albright keeps moving.
Albright keeping full guard, as Six tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Six shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Albright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Six throws a big right hand that misses.
Six wants to control from the top but Albright keeps moving.
Albright trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albright holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six pushes down on Albright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Six is keen to just control but Albright is a slippery customer.
Albright wants to get back to full guard.
Six throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Albright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Six.
Six is looking to take a break and control but Albright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Six dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Six wants to slow Albright down by chopping away at his legs.
Albright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Six counters with a stiff right hand.
Albright shoots and misses
and Six counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albright ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Albright shoots for a double leg takedown but Six sprawls well. He's pushed Albright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six throws a looping overhand right but Albright ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
Albright slips a jab from Six.
Eugene Albright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Albright.
Albright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six.
Six drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Six controlling the position.
Six in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Albright's face as Six controls the position.
Six trying to control the action but Albright is working from the bottom.
Six tries to move into full mount but can't pass Albright's legs.
Six throws an elbow but Albright slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six trying to control the position but Albright is working away.
Six throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Six in side control, throwing shots but Albright defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albright struggling a bit here.
Six misses with the ground and pound.
Six throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Six misses with the ground and pound.
Albright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Six.
Six scoring with strikes but Albright is staying in there.
Albright blocking the ground and pound.
Six unloading with bombs!
Six throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Six lands a big shot there that rocks Albright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Six sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not 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!
Six controlling from the full mount.
Six looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six looking to control but Albright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Six lands a big shot there that rocks Albright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Six there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Albright tries to hold on but Six pushes him away.
Six misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six looking to control but Albright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Six throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Six will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Six misses with an uppercut. Albright saw that one coming.
Albright fails with a takedown attempt.
Albright shoots in for a double leg but Six sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good work by Albright as he checks the leg kick.
Albright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Six defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six feints and as Albright raises his hands in defense, Six changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Six working some strikes from top position.
Six wants to control from the top but Albright keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Six is looking to work some ground and pound but Albright has wrist control.
Six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Six controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Six is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Six 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.
Albright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Six scoring with punches to the head and body.
Six with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eugene Albright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Six loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albright holds on and takes a little breather.
Henry Six is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Six was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Albright has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Six. No joy for Albright on that attempt.
Albright has a takedown stuffed.
Albright ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Six throws a leg kick but Albright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Six feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Six sitting in guard here, content to control.
Six wants to control from the top but Albright keeps moving.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Six stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Six is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henry Six.
Albright shoots in but no luck this time.
Six jabs Albright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six feints and as Albright raises his hands in defense, Six changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Six sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Six 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 Emerson Jorge 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... Henry Six!
Henry Six was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butter Bean struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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290 lbs
38 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses the jab.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Bean has managed to clinch.
Oliveira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into Bean's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bean is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is looking to pass into half guard but Bean pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bean is in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment.
Bean wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Bean wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bean is one step ahead there.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira throwing shots but Bean is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Fabio Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean clinches.
Bean is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bean down to the mat. Bean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Oliveira shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bean takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Bean, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Bean against the cage but Bean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bean forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
It looks like Fabio Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean lands a left and a right that send Oliveira crashing to the mat, dazed. Bean thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oliveira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Bean.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Bean.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bean is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Bean circles away and we're back to standing.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bean to the ground. Oliveira is now in Bean's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Bean is keeping the position.
Bean wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabio Oliveira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Bean has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Bean breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bean defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean moves into the clinch.
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Bean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Bean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bean prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Bean. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Oliveira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bean's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Bean clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Bean presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bean pinned against the cage. Bean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bean throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Bean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
An out of breath Butter Bean 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen has chosen Gundar Thorsen Theme Song- White Superman as his entrance music. Igor Ivanovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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273 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gundar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich slips a jab from Thorsen.
Ivanovich misses with a head kick.
Ivanovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorsen connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorsen blocks the leg kick.
Ivanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Igor Ivanovich has been cut.
Ivanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovich misses with a head kick.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovich delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovich.
Thorsen throws the left hand but Ivanovich avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovich throws out a leg kick but Thorsen moves out of range and Ivanovich only half commits.
Igor Ivanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovich throws a jab when Thorsen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen wants to slow Ivanovich down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Ivanovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovich lands with a nice body kick.
Thorsen looks winded!
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Ivanovich avoids it well.
Ivanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovich forces Thorsen back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanovich tries to work over Thorsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanovich tries a body shot but Thorsen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen misses with a knee to the head.
Thorsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanovich avoids it.
Ivanovich lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a right hand.
Ivanovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsen controls the action.
Ivanovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivanovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thorsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanovich gets an underhook and turns Thorsen into the cage.
Ivanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovich throws a big uppercut that drops Thorsen! More strikes from Ivanovich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thorsen lies dazed against the cage as Ivanovich celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Ivanovich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Install. Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Bring The Noise. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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231 lbs
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239 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hero of Justice needs to keep his hands up - Dos Santos had a free shot at his head there.
The Hero of Justice throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Hero of Justice throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hero of Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hero of Justice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Oooooh!!! The Hero of Justice has knocked Dos Santos down with a huge combo! The Hero of Justice steps away and waves a wobbly Dos Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from The Hero of Justice.
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Hero of Justice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Hero of Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
The Hero of Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Hero of Justice counters with a straight right hand.
The Hero of Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hero of Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hero of Justice misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
The Hero of Justice scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
The Hero of Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
The Hero of Justice sends Dos Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Hero of Justice is motioning to the referee to let Dos Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dos Santos is rocked!
The cut above Junior Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hero of Justice swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can The Hero of Justice finish him?
The Hero of Justice cracks Dos Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dos Santos falls backwards against the cage. The Hero of Justice follows up with more strikes that drop Dos Santos to his knees. The Hero of Justice keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dos Santos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang The Hero of Justice!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lust SIN 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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145 lbs
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134 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Javis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Javis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Javis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kisaragi back to the cage. Javis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kisaragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Javis.
Javis rushes Kisaragi and presses him up against the cage.
Javis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kisaragi moves out of range of the body kick from Javis.
Javis throws a sloppy head kick and Kisaragi moves out of range easily.
Javis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Javis instigates a clinch.
Javis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kisaragi gets tackled into the cage by Javis. Javis maintains the clinch.
Kisaragi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Javis gets back to full guard.
Javis keeping moving, preventing Kisaragi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Javis keeps moving.
Kisaragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kisaragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Javis keeping full guard, as Kisaragi tries to pass.
Kisaragi is looking to pass into half guard but Javis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Javis is in guard.
Javis won't allow Kisaragi to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis wants to get up but he can't break Kisaragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kisaragi wants to hit a switch here but Javis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kisaragi there!
Kisaragi is trying to escape the mount.
Javis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Javis wants to control the pace but Kisaragi is squirming around nicely.
Javis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Javis goes for an armbar but Kisaragi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kisaragi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kisaragi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Javis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kisaragi, into his guard.
Javis looking to sit in guard and control but Kisaragi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kisaragi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Javis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Javis keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kisaragi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Javis 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.
Javis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kisaragi tries to pull guard but Javis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisaragi drops back down to his feet.
Kisaragi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kisaragi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Javis manages to break the clinch.
Kisaragi fails with the takedown.
Will Javis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Nice jab there from Javis.
Javis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis instigates a clinch.
Javis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Javis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javis throws a series of punches but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Javis clinches up with Kisaragi and pushes him back against the cage.
Javis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javis clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Javis throws a head kick that half lands.
Javis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kisaragi.
Javis throws a push kick but Kisaragi slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Javis.
Javis clinches.
Kisaragi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Javis uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kisaragi holds on and takes a little breather.
Javis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kisaragi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kisaragi's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Javis throws a low kick but Kisaragi avoids it.
No luck for Kisaragi with that takedown attempt.
Kisaragi tries for a takedown but Javis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Will Javis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Javis moves into range and clinches up with Kisaragi.
Kisaragi tries for a takedown but Javis manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Javis.
Will Javis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Javis.
Javis misses with a two punch combination.
Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
Javis throws a front kick aimed at Kisaragi's knee but Kisaragi avoids it well.
Kisaragi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Javis is not content to let Kisaragi control the position.
Kisaragi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Javis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jin Kisaragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kisaragi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Javis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis can't do much from the bottom here.
Kisaragi wants to control but Javis is keeping him busy.
Kisaragi tries to move to mount but Javis blocks the move with his legs.
Javis tries to bench press Kisaragi off him but Kisaragi keeps the position.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Javis has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Javis is trying to buck Kisaragi off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Javis dominated that second round.
That's time! Javis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kisaragi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Javis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kisaragi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Javis quickly recovers to half guard.
Kisaragi seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.
Kisaragi seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Javis defends it well.
Kisaragi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Javis keeps working.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura here.
Javis wants to improve his position but Kisaragi is controlling well.
Kisaragi is working for a kimura but Javis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kisaragi is pressing down on Javis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Javis is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis is looking to control Kisaragi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Javis avoid being mounted?
Kisaragi controlling the pace.
Javis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kisaragi is working for a submission of some sort.
Javis wants to control but Kisaragi is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Javis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Javis wants to improve his position but Kisaragi is controlling well.
Javis is not content to let Kisaragi control the position.
Javis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Javis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kisaragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Javis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura here.
Kisaragi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Javis trying to control from the bottom.
Javis is staying active underneath Kisaragi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kisaragi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Javis is just riding it out for now. Kisaragi eventually gives up the hold.
Kisaragi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kisaragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Javis 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Javis!
Will Javis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Puffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen HINO RUSSO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergei Ivanov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Puffer's chin.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Puffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Puffer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov forces Puffer back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanov keeps control of Puffer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puffer is trying to break free.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puffer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puffer throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov rushes Puffer and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Puffer has him pinned against the cage.
Puffer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puffer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanov punishes Puffer's body with a nice straight punch.
Puffer gets tackled into the cage by Ivanov. Ivanov maintains the clinch.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puffer's elbow.
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!
Ivanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puffer lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Puffer breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Puffer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov tries to break free but Puffer pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov clinches up with Puffer and pushes him back against the cage.
Puffer breaks the clinch.
Ivanov thuds a left hand into Puffer's body.
Ivanov throws a hook but Puffer avoids it easily.
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Puffer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puffer looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puffer working Ivanov over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puffer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puffer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanov cracks Puffer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Puffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puffer tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puffer on the side of the head.
Puffer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Puffer.
Puffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Puffer didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Brian Puffer has been cut.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Puffer looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puffer missing with knees to the body.
Puffer breaks the clinch.
Puffer is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Puffer closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puffer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanov moves out of range as Puffer throws a body kick.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanov rushes Puffer and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Puffer.
A solid body kick from Puffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puffer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puffer is rocked!
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Puffer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Puffer circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ivanov. Puffer falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Ivanov!
Sergei Ivanov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes to the cage accompanied by Rebirth of Desire. Zoe Washburn 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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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn ducks under a wild hook from Chyn.
Chyn tries to keep at a distance but Washburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washburn just leaning against Chyn, taking a breather.
Washburn fails to pull guard.
Chyn working hard to break the clinch.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Chyn manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryu Chyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn tries to pull guard but Chyn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
Washburn tries to work over Chyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chyn backwards.
Chyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chyn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Washburn tries to roll over but Chyn keeps him under control.
Chyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chyn slows the pace down in half guard.
Chyn is thwarting Washburn's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chyn in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Chyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washburn counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking to take a break and control but Chyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is trying to escape the position but Washburn is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Washburn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chyn is trying to buck Washburn off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn wants to control but Chyn is keeping him busy.
Chyn is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn struggling a bit here.
Washburn working the strikes but Chyn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn stalling.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Chyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chyn throws an overhand right that lands on Washburn's shoulder, as Washburn tries to avoid the shot.
Washburn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chyn pulls Washburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Washburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washburn lands a couple of elbows.
Chyn 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.
Chyn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chyn trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Washburn throws a strike but Chyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chyn preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chyn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washburn lands an upkick as Chyn stands over him.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Washburn.
Chyn stalling.
Washburn wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is staying active underneath Chyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chyn is really struggling to control Washburn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Washburn moves into full guard.
Washburn is trying to keep Chyn in close.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn is looking to sweep but instead, Chyn has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chyn thinking.
Washburn moves away from the strike by Chyn.
Chyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washburn.
Chyn leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chyn throws a head kick but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn shoots in and drives through. Chyn sprawls well.
Ryu Chyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chyn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Washburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.
Chyn misses with an uppercut
enabling Washburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Chyn throws a hook but Washburn avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washburn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu Chyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chyn throws a looping overhand right but Washburn ducks down to avoid it.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn blocks the body kick.
Chyn throws an off balance right hand
and Washburn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn looking to sit in guard and control but Chyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn controls Chyn momentarily but Chyn frees himself.
Washburn working for submissions but it's allowed Chyn to get to half guard.
Washburn moves into full guard.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Washburn.
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Chyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washburn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chyn jumps into side control!
Chyn takes a little break here. Washburn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washburn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryu Chyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn strikes from the bottom but Chyn passes into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryu Chyn.
I think Washburn 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zoe Washburn!
Our winner, Zoe Washburn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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277 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Rugowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rugowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ghotha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rugowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
Rugowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ghoul Ghotha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Rugowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rugowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rugowski is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Rugowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rugowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Rugowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghotha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rugowski throws out a loose jab but Ghotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rugowski has Ghotha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rugowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghotha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski gets a clinch.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike.
Rugowski lands a left hand.
Rugowski gets underhooks to prevent Ghotha's takedown attempt.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rugowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Ghotha lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Ghotha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghotha throws a jab but it's blocked by Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a two punch combination.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Ghotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Rugowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghotha doesn't seem phased though.
Ghotha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghotha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rugowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from 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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghotha in particular looking to stall.
Rugowski is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha throwing shots but Rugowski is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Rugowski finds it's target.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Ghotha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Ghotha laying and praying for a moment but Rugowski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ghotha throws a strike but Rugowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
Rugowski controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugowski wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ghotha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rugowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ghotha but great work by Rugowski.
Ghotha tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rugowski wants to stand but Ghotha has his arm trapped.
Rugowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ghotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Decent striking displayed by Rugowski there.
Rugowski gets caught napping as Ghotha dives in and scores a takedown. Rugowski manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rugowski wants to control the position but Ghotha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rugowski is trying to control but can't.
Ghotha lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rugowski trying to hold on to Ghotha's head to control him but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rugowski defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha controlling the action here.
Ghotha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghotha slips a nice elbow through Rugowski's hands, connecting with Rugowski's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rugowski gets caught flat footed, as Ghotha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rugowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rugowski, not yet.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ghoul Ghotha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghotha's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rugowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rugowski misses the jab.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Ghotha throws a jab when Rugowski was well out of range.
Rugowski throws a front kick that sends Ghotha stumbling back into the cage.
Rugowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghotha.
Rugowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rugowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Rugowski rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
Ghotha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rugowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rugowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha fails with the takedown.
Bubba Rugowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rugowski misses with a hook.
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!
Rugowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rugowski looks to throw the jab but Ghotha is out of range.
Ghotha slips a jab and a cross from Rugowski.
Ghotha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rugowski manages to avoid it.
Rugowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rugowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ghotha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Rugowski blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Ghotha won't allow Rugowski to sweep him here.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Rugowski blocks nicely.
Rugowski wants to control but Ghotha passes easily into half guard.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rugowski's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rugowski is refusing to be controlled, as Ghotha sits in half guard.
Ghotha is trying to work for a kimura but Rugowski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghotha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rugowski tries to avoid it but Ghotha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rugowski to the ground. Rugowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rugowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghotha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rugowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rugowski. That snapped Ghotha's head back.
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!
Rugowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghotha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rugowski tries to avoid it but Ghotha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rugowski to the ground. Rugowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rugowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rugowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghotha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rugowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ghotha backs up against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a head kick.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rugowski. Those never looked like landing.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rugowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Ghotha misses with a lunging right hand
and Rugowski counters with a big head kick but Ghotha shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghotha fails to land the takedown.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Rugowski shows good takedown defense.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rugowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Rugowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands a big head kick that sends Ghotha tumbling to the mat! Rugowski takes a step backwards and waves Ghotha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ghotha is rocked!
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown but Rugowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghotha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rugowski moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
Rugowski stops a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rugowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rugowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.
Rugowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rugowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rugowski tests Ghotha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rugowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rugowski is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Rugowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rugowski gets through Ghotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rugowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghotha.
Sloppy strikes from Rugowski. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Rugowski. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Rugowski tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski misses with a hook
so Ghotha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rugowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rugowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski had his way with Ghoul Ghotha in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rugowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rugowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rugowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghotha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghotha wants to control the action but instead Rugowski gets a body lock and reverses into Ghotha's guard! Nice work!
Rugowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ghotha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rugowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rugowski stands up and beckons Ghotha to his feet.
No joy there for Rugowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Rugowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ghotha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rugowski's thigh. Rugowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ghoul Ghotha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Rugowski.
Rugowski swings for the body but Ghotha moves out of range.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rugowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Ghotha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ghotha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Ghotha crashes against the mat.
Rugowski is looking for a sweep.
Ghotha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha misses with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rugowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Rugowski!
A very excited looking Bubba Rugowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pukki is defended easily by Lee.
Pukki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Pukki off the cage and back into range.
Pukki tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Pukki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pukki shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Pukki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pukki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pukki decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pukki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pukki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pukki is on top in guard.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pukki uses it to pass to side control.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Pukki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pukki prevents Lee from standing back up.
Pukki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pukki trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pukki is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pukki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pukki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pukki tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Hitmon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pukki's half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pukki controlling the position for now.
Pukki trying to control here.
Pukki is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pukki is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pukki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ground and pound from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pukki defending well though.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pukki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pukki actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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 Hitmon Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Pukki moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Pukki throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Joulu Pukki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee rushes Pukki and presses him up against the cage.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pukki's defenses.
It looks like Joulu Pukki has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Pukki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pukki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Pukki staying out of range there.
Pukki slips a straight right by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick as Pukki jumps back.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Pukki back into the cage.
Pukki tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Hitmon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Pukki jumps guard but Lee stands there with Pukki around his waist. Pukki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Pukki avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Pukki tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pukki trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Pukki is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Pukki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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!
Lee just trying to survive but Pukki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pukki doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Pukki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Pukki tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pukki throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee lands with a cross.
Pukki shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee throws a leg kick but Pukki moved away.
An inside leg kick from Pukki misses.
Pukki connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Pukki connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pukki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Pukki settles back down.
Pukki throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Pukki misses.
Pukki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Pukki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee clinches.
Lee is leaning against Pukki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pukki gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pukki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is fighting to break Pukki's control of his arms but Pukki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hitmon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pukki trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitmon Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pukki scoring well with a low kick there.
Pukki looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Pukki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Pukki lands a couple of elbows.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pukki defends well.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pukki trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pukki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pukki lands a couple of elbows.
Lee 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.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pukki controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Pukki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pukki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pukki is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee has hold of Pukki's hands but Pukki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Pukki has control of the leg.
Pukki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pukki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joulu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Pukki's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hitmon Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poor strikes thrown by Pukki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pukki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pukki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitmon Lee!
A victorious Hitmon Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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