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UVT: WW15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes into the arena with Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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292 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes looks for a takedown but Leonardo sprawls well.
Menezes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonardo gets to his feet. Menezes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leonardo.
Leonardo stands up and waves to Menezes to follow him.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Leonardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Menezes's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo stands up from Menezes's guard - Leonardo perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Menezes is working an open guard so Leonardo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leonardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes trying to hold on to Leonardo's head to control him but Leonardo postures up.
Leonardo stands up from half guard.
Leonardo stuffs the takedown.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Leonardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menezes's guard.
Menezes is looking to stand up but Leonardo isn't so interested in that idea.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Menezes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leonardo stands up and beckons Menezes to his feet.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Leonardo circles away easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menezes won't be happy with that.
Leonardo stands up and beckons Menezes to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonardo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Menezes's guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonardo as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Leonardo as Menezes shoots in.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menezes's guard.
Menezes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menezes is working an open guard so Leonardo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leonardo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonardo dives in and scores a takedown into Menezes's guard.
Leonardo gets to his feet. Menezes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Menezes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leonardo wants to get back to his feet but Menezes drags him back down.
Menezes misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonardo throws Menezes to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Menezes's guard now.
Leonardo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Menezes wants to stand and escape but Leonardo is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Leonardo counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leonardo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leonardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menezes is trying to defend but Leonardo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Menezes shoots in and drives through. Leonardo sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Leonardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leonardo.
Leonardo gets to his feet. Menezes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menezes did well to prevent Leonardo getting side control.
Leonardo decides to return to a standing position.
Menezes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leonardo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leonardo gets to his feet - Menezes follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Leonardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Menezes's guard now.
Leonardo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leonardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Menezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Menezes's guard now.
Leonardo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menezes has a takedown stuffed.
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menezes's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leonardo gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonardo stands up and beckons Menezes to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leonardo stands and steps away. Menezes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leonardo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menezes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leonardo decides to stand back up.
Menezes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leonardo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leonardo Leonardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonardo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leonardo stands up and waves to Menezes to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Leonardo. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Leonardo 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.
Leonardo gets to his feet - Menezes follows without any prompting.
Leonardo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leonardo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Menezes wants to clinch
and Leonardo counters with a shoot takedown. Menezes fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leonardo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
so Leonardo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leonardo stands up and waves to Menezes to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menezes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Leonardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonardo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Leonardo!
Leonardo Leonardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bate Pesadão (Pregador Luo) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diego Pinha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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239 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Pinha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Pinha persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinha but Pinha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Pinha persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauricio Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
Pinha tries for a takedown but Thiago circles away easily
and Thiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Pinha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is thwarting Pinha's attempts to control the 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!
Pinha is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws a strike but Pinha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Pinha from controlling successfully.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinha controls the pace.
Thiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinha trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinha controls the pace.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Pinha from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego Pinha has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pinha shoots in looking for a takedown. Thiago tries to sprawl out of it but Pinha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinha.
Pinha drives through and clinches with Thiago against the cage.
Pinha letting Thiago take a breather here.
Pinha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinha.
Pinha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mauricio Thiago has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thiago tries to avoid it but Pinha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thiago to the ground. Thiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinha gets a clinch.
Pinha wants a takedown.
Pinha drags the fight down to the ground.
Pinha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pinha is looking for a triangle but Thiago pushes his legs off easily.
Pinha looking for a guillotine here but Thiago defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinha is looking for a triangle but Thiago pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Thiago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pinha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thiago pinned against the cage. Thiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinha shoots for a takedown but Thiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Mauricio Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
Thiago instigates a clinch.
Thiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinha's efforts to push away.
Thiago lands a right hand.
It looks like Diego Pinha has been cut.
Thiago is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinha pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinha tries to strike from the bottom.
Pinha working a defensive guard here.
Pinha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinha pulls Thiago in close to his closed guard and prevents Thiago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinha is looking for a triangle but Thiago pushes his legs off easily.
Thiago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thiago postures up.
Thiago passes into half guard.
Thiago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to take a break and control but Pinha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinha gets back to full guard.
Pinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thiago manages to get himself to full guard.
Pinha slips nicely into half guard.
Pinha is looking for a kimura here.
Pinha wants to work for an arm triangle but Thiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha prevents Thiago from standing back up.
Thiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinha on the ground.
Pinha works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pinha looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pinha working for a guillotine from mount but Thiago is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pinha clinches up against the cage.
Pinha pulls guard effortlessly.
Thiago chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago is looking to advance position but Pinha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pinha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pinha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pinha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago tries to get out of the position.
Pinha tries to control but Thiago wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Thiago really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thiago tries to buck Pinha off but he can't manage it.
Pinha looking to control but Thiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinha looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pinha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thiago blocking the ground and pound.
Pinha looking to control but Thiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thiago wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pinha.
Pinha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thiago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pinha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thiago blocking the ground and pound.
Pinha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago blocking the ground and pound.
Pinha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha unloads with some shots from mount but Thiago bucks and avoids them well.
Pinha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pinha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pinha trying to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Pinha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pinha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha working for a submission but Thiago is keeping him at bay.
Thiago is trying to stand up.
Thiago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pinha.
Pinha is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thiago to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thiago shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Pinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinha 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Pinha!
A very excited looking Diego Pinha 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Machida throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie tries to push Machida's head away but Machida is holding on tight.
Machida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Machida doesn't allow it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Machida frees his head quite easily.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie can't control as he wanted to and Machida manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Gracie is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie trying to control from Machida's half guard. Machida has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
Gracie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machida to get to his feet.
Jeffson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida slips under a jab from Gracie.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida checks a low kick from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie lands with a hook. Machida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Machida defends it.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Machida defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida trying to control here.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeffson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Jeffson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie cracks Machida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffson Gracie.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Machida misses with a hook.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Machida misses with a hook.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Machida is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Machida's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a strike but Machida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machida wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jeffson Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie stands and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie!
An out of breath Jeffson Gracie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Bourque moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance but Bourque moves to the side
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourque keeps the fight on the outside.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bourque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Bourque avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Bourque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bourque scores with a hook.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Bourque.
Bourque scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Bourque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Bourque avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bourque blocks the elbow strike.
Bourque blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Bourque tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Bourque is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bourque can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bourque blocks it.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Bourque circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Bourque! Johnson is backing up but he can't get away as Bourque lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Johnson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Bourque!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Bourque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig comes to the cage accompanied by the Smiths - Meat Is Murder. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wendell Oliveira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendell Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Danzig wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danzig slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Danzig.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira.
It looks like Mac Danzig has been cut.
A combination from Danzig does no damage.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danzig defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Danzig just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Danzig misses with a hook.
Danzig tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Danzig's head back.
Danzig is rocked!
Oliveira walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Danzig drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Oliveira swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Danzig's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wendell Oliveira!
Wendell Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by what's new pussycat. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones slips a jab from O Neil.
O Neil swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Neil misses with a left hand
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
O Neil lands a right hand.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones lands an elbow just above O Neil 's eye.
O Neil takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
O Neil avoiding damage.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Neil, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Neil tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
O Neil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil manages to break the clinch.
O Neil scores with a jab to the head.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones wants to clinch.
O Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but O Neil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Neil circles away.
Jones tries to clinch
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.
O Neil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from O Neil misses.
Jones looks to clinch
and O Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to clinch but O Neil moves out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Neil misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Neil!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
O Neil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neil.
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!
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Neil, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones pushes O Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Jones.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
O Neil taking a breather.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
O Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Neil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for O Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Neil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but O Neil pushes him off.
O Neil throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey O Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch but O Neil moves out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
O Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as O Neil tries to tie him up.
Jones stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Neil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones gets through O Neil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tom Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Neil slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones trying to stall but O Neil improves his position.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Jones.
O Neil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
O Neil avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
O Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from O Neil.
O Neil blocks the elbow strike.
O Neil stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Neil trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Neil into the cage.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil manages to break the clinch.
O Neil swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Neil, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Neil taking a breather.
Jones looking to stall.
A hook to the body from O Neil.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
O Neil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but O Neil has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
O Neil takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Neil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but O Neil gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
Jones is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped O Neil in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones is looking to clinch.
O Neil has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Neil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of O Neil's head.
O Neil can't break the clinch.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
O Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Neil tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Neil is trying to stall.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
O Neil dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Neil into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
O Neil taking a breather.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Neil's defenses.
That has opened up Mickey O Neil's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Neil.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Neil or not.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
O Neil tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pushes O Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Mickey O Neil's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on O Neil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Daniel Cormier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wango Tango's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango with a nice cross.
Cormier throws the left hand but Tango avoids the punch easily.
Tango lands a nice shot that snaps Cormier's head back.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tango feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cormier crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Clanger's choice of entrance music: Youth Blood. Brian Peppers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yonsil Clanger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers misses with an uppercut. Clanger saw that one coming.
Peppers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clanger.
Clanger throws an overhand right that lands on Peppers's shoulder, as Peppers tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Clanger throws a jab when Peppers was well out of range.
Peppers misses with a looping right.
Peppers is looking to clinch but Clanger is avoiding it.
Peppers scores with a sloppy right hand. Clanger should have avoided that one.
Peppers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peppers tried to score with a low kick but Clanger checks it.
Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers throws a head kick but Clanger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clanger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peppers tries to land a leg kick but Clanger saw it coming and moves away.
Clanger throws a looping overhand right but Peppers ducks down to avoid it.
Peppers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peppers misses with a straight left.
Clanger scores with a nice head shot.
Peppers misses with the combination.
Peppers looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Peppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Clanger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clanger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peppers swivels and escapes.
Peppers misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Clanger.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger throws a poor cross that misses
and Peppers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clanger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clanger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peppers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clanger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peppers.
Peppers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Clanger blocks the leg kick.
Clanger throws a big shot that misses.
Peppers missing with a left hand there. Clanger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clanger throws a hook but Peppers avoids it easily.
Clanger throws an overhand right that lands on Peppers's shoulder, as Peppers tries to avoid the shot.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Clanger moves out of range easily.
Clanger blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers takes a swing at Clanger's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peppers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clanger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peppers blocks a jab.
Clanger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peppers swivels and escapes.
Peppers moves into the clinch.
Clanger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peppers to keep the fight standing.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger.
Clanger gets control of Peppers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clanger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clanger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peppers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers wants to stand but Clanger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clanger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peppers!
Peppers tries to hold on but Clanger pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers tries to control Clanger's body but Clanger pushes him off. Peppers squirms to his side and now Clanger has his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppers staying busy and making it hard for Clanger to control.
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 Brian Peppers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peppers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clanger throws a poor cross that misses
and Peppers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peppers throws a right and a left that Clanger avoids nicely.
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peppers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clanger missing with a left hand there. Peppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clanger throws an overhand right that lands on Peppers's shoulder, as Peppers tries to avoid the shot.
Peppers misses with a straight right.
Peppers connects with a leg kick. Clanger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clanger swings widly with a right hand
and Peppers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peppers moves away from the strike by Clanger.
Clanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clanger misses with a looping right.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Peppers moves out of range as Clanger strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
Clanger misses with a hook
and Peppers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peppers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range.
Clanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clanger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peppers avoids it really well and circles away.
Clanger misses with an uppercut. Peppers saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
Peppers defending well as Clanger loads up on a big left hand.
Peppers tries to clinch but Clanger is having none of it.
Clanger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Peppers is looking to score with low kicks.
Clanger throws out a loose jab but Peppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clanger.
Peppers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clanger.
Peppers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clanger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clanger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peppers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clanger throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppers.
Peppers tries to bum rush Clanger with a series of wild strikes but Clanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger cracks Peppers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clanger slips under a jab.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Clanger.
Peppers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clanger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Clanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clanger misses with an uppercut. Peppers saw that one coming.
Peppers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clanger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clanger moves out of range of the strikes.
Peppers pushes Clanger away with a front kick.
Clanger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers with a nice cross.
Clanger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peppers.
Clanger misses with an uppercut. Peppers saw that one coming.
Clanger throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppers.
Peppers throws a jab when Clanger was well out of range.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peppers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peppers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger is trying to pull guard but Peppers has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Peppers.
Peppers presses Clanger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that second round.
That's time! Peppers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab by Peppers.
A shot to the body from Peppers misses
letting Clanger counter with a right hand.
Clanger cracks Peppers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clanger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clanger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clanger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peppers lands a leg kick that knocks Clanger off balance momentarily.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clanger drops his hands momentarily and Peppers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clanger needs to keep his hands up - Peppers had a free shot at his head there.
Clanger drops his hands momentarily and Peppers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clanger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clanger slips under a jab from Peppers.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
Clanger lands a glancing blow to the side of Peppers's head.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers misses with a kick to the body.
Clanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppers.
Peppers slips a straight right by Clanger.
Peppers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peppers cracks Clanger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Clanger blocks the leg kick.
Peppers is looking to land body kicks.
Peppers tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses the shot to the body.
Clanger connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Clanger misses.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Peppers throws an overhand right that lands on Clanger's shoulder, as Clanger tries to avoid the shot.
Clanger slips under a jab.
Peppers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clanger's sensitive parts.
Peppers scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppers scores with a kick to the body.
Peppers tries to bum rush Clanger with a series of wild strikes but Clanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clanger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Clanger works over Peppers's head and body with a nice combination.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Peppers moved out of range nicely.
Clanger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peppers throws out the jab.
Clanger needs to keep his hands up - Peppers had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Clanger misses.
Peppers throws a push kick but Clanger slaps the foot to one side.
Peppers throws a nice looking combination but Clanger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clanger shoots for a takedown but Peppers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger misses the jab.
Peppers misses with a hook. Clanger ducked under it nicely.
Clanger throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppers.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Peppers throws a leg kick
and Clanger counters with a nice leg kick.
Peppers scores with a three punch combo!
Peppers throws a hook but Clanger blocks it.
Peppers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger walks into a stiff left hand from Peppers.
Peppers throws a low kick but Clanger moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Clanger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clanger misses with an uppercut.
Peppers moves away from the strike by Clanger.
Peppers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clanger pulls guard effortlessly.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Peppers postures up.
Clanger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peppers is aware though and is defending well.
Peppers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Peppers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peppers looks to throw the jab but Clanger is out of range.
Peppers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peppers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger moves out of range as Peppers strikes.
Peppers lands a jab to the nose.
Clanger looks to land a right hand but Peppers moved out of range.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peppers misses with a wild body shot.
Peppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Peppers wants to clinch up but Clanger keeps it at a distance.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clanger throws a lazy uppercut
and Peppers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clanger scores with a jab to the head.
Peppers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peppers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peppers connects with a right hand. Clanger shakes it off.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
Peppers connects with a body shot that sends Clanger's belly button to the back.
Clanger lands a glancing blow to the side of Peppers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppers throws the left hand but Clanger avoids the punch easily.
Clanger slips a straight right by Peppers.
Horrible takedown by Clanger or perhaps it was just good defense by Peppers which made him look bad.
Peppers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clanger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a body shot
and Clanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Clanger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Clanger misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
Clanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Peppers finds it's way through Clanger's defenses.
Clanger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clanger fails with the takedown.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger.
Peppers jabs Clanger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peppers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clanger is out of range and Peppers settles back down.
Clanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Clanger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clanger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clanger misses with a lunging right hand
and Peppers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peppers lands a really nice looking cross but Clanger seems unphased.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense.
Clanger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppers.
Peppers tries to clinch up.
Peppers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers had his way with Yonsil Clanger in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Clanger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clanger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clanger.
Clanger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peppers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clanger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clanger content to stall in guard here.
Clanger prevents Peppers from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger looking to sit in guard and control but Peppers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peppers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clanger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peppers is aware though and is defending well.
Peppers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peppers trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger controls Peppers momentarily but Peppers frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Peppers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Peppers misses with an uppercut
and Clanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peppers throws a wild body kick that Clanger sees coming a mile off.
Clanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peppers pinned against the cage. Peppers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Clanger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peppers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Clanger circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peppers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clanger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peppers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clanger throws out the jab.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clanger throws a hook but Peppers blocks it.
Peppers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peppers wants it to stay on the feet.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger.
Peppers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Clanger misses.
Peppers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Peppers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brian Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is looking to slow Peppers down with leg kicks.
Peppers wants to slow Clanger down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by Clanger.
Peppers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peppers throws a leg kick which misses Clanger's front leg but catches the back leg as Clanger tries to avoid it.
Peppers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clanger.
Peppers digs a good body shot into Clanger's ribs.
Clanger misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
Peppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clanger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yonsil Clanger.
I think Peppers 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 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Peppers!
Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!
Brian Peppers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Sobrawl has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Renata Sobrawl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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33
145 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrawl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobrawl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobrawl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobrawl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobrawl counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrawl lands a heavy elbow.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams taking shots to the head.
Sobrawl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Sobrawl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sobrawl looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobrawl working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Sobrawl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sobrawl is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobrawl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobrawl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to control but Sobrawl is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Sobrawl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul Williams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sobrawl takes one to the side of the head.
Williams lands a jab to Sobrawl's midsection.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobrawl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams thuds his right hand into Sobrawl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams looks to land a combination but Sobrawl avoids it well.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges at Sobrawl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobrawl's hand.
Sobrawl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Sobrawl shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobrawl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sobrawl misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobrawl at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sobrawl or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renata Sobrawl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams scores with a jab. Sobrawl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws a head kick but Sobrawl moves out of range.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Sobrawl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobrawl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobrawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Sobrawl's defenses.
Williams cracks Sobrawl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sobrawl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobrawl. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobrawl momentarily.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobrawl takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Sobrawl's head back.
Sobrawl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Sobrawl on that attempt.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobrawl manages to avoid it.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Sobrawl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Sobrawl misses with a double jab.
Williams 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobrawl doesn't seem phased though.
Williams lands a front kick.
Sobrawl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobrawl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Williams catches Sobrawl right on the button with a cross.
Sobrawl avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams is looking to slow Sobrawl down with leg kicks.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobrawl's head.
Sobrawl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrawl dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobrawl tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Sobrawl has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sobrawl's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams is thwarting Sobrawl's attempts to control the position.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl trying to control but Williams postures up.
Sobrawl is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobrawl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams lands a jab to Sobrawl's midsection.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobrawl ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Sobrawl blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renata Sobrawl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Sobrawl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab when Sobrawl was well out of range.
Sobrawl closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Sobrawl pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Sobrawl misses with a takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobrawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams scores with a jab.
Jab from Williams.
Sobrawl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrawl is defended easily by Williams.
Williams stuns Sobrawl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Sobrawl drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sobrawl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Sobrawl takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Sobrawl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobrawl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sobrawl is rocked!
Sobrawl on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Sobrawl is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobrawl on the side of the head.
Sobrawl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobrawl gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams scores with a jab. Sobrawl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobrawl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Sobrawl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobrawl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sobrawl misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sobrawl colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Williams as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sobrawl is left battered and dazed whilst Williams and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Williams!
Our winner, Paul Williams, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bud Macintosh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
220 lbs
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212 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macintosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macintosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macintosh cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Bang lands with an uppercut that bounces Macintosh off the cage and back into range.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Macintosh defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Bang throws a right hand that Macintosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Macintosh also avoids with ease.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Macintosh misses.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Macintosh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Macintosh is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bang defending well though.
Macintosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Macintosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh misses with a head shot. Bang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Macintosh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bang is sitting in close to Macintosh's body. Macintosh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Macintosh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bud Macintosh!
Bud Macintosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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