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No Exit 132 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Ajax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 2 |
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180 cm
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198 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ajax Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ajax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ajax is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ajax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarov is controlling him.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ajax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarov is controlling him.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ajax is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nazarov throws a strike but Ajax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ajax stands up and waves to Nazarov to follow him.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ajax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ajax misses with a leg kick.
Nazarov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ajax counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarov drives through and clinches with Ajax against the cage.
Nazarov tries a body shot but Ajax blocks it.
Nazarov wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Nazarov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nazarov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nazarov just leaning against Ajax, taking a breather.
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body.
Nazarov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ajax wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Nazarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ajax on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nazarov works to advance to full mount. Ajax defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Nazarov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ajax wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ajax.
Nazarov rushes Ajax and presses him up against the cage.
Ajax tries a body shot but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarov goes for a takedown attempt but Ajax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazarov tries to bum rush Ajax with a series of wild strikes but Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ajax did well to prevent Nazarov getting side control.
Ajax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov misses with a head shot. Ajax uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nazarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov prevents Ajax from getting back to his feet.
Nazarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov passes into half guard.
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but Ajax defending well.
Ajax is trying to stand back up but Nazarov is controlling him
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but Ajax defending well.
Ajax is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajax is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ajax defending well though.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Ajax dodges it nicely.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Ajax is defending well.
Nazarov controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throwing shots but Ajax is blocking nicely.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ajax defending well though.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov drops an elbow to the side of Ajax's head.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajax is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarov sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nazarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazarov shoots in and drives through. Ajax sprawls well.
Ajax stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ajax. No joy for Nazarov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
Nazarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ajax.
Nazarov connects with the punch.
Ajax Ajax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Ajax is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Nazarov shoots for a takedown but Ajax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nazarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Nazarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nazarov.
Ajax drives through and clinches with Nazarov against the cage.
Nazarov wants a takedown.
Nazarov taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nazarov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nazarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ajax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazarov prevents it.
Nazarov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nazarov is working for takedown but Ajax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nazarov avoiding damage.
Ajax taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax lands a left hand.
Nazarov can't get the takedown.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown.
Ajax wants to break free but Nazarov has control.
Nazarov dodges an elbow strike from Ajax.
Nazarov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazarov goes for a takedown attempt but Ajax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Ajax counters with a series of strikes. Nazarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov sizes up Ajax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ajax Ajax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax lands a head shot.
Nazarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ajax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ajax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
Ajax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with a two punch combo.
Ajax Ajax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vadim Nazarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ajax swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vadim Nazarov.
Well Nazarov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnuss Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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26
250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent knees
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Magnuss Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Thorne, against the cage.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorne avoids the damage to the body.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Diego Martinez has been cut.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Thorne blocks it.
Thorne misses with a knee to the head.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Thorne blocks with his arms.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Thorne blocks it.
Martinez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thorne managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Thorne lands a body shot.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorne avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Thorne.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorne pulls Martinez into guard.
Thorne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Thorne is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez crunches a lovely knee into Thorne's ribcage.
Thorne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorne blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorne.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorne avoids the damage to the body.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
Thorne is looking for a takedown.
Thorne cracks Martinez with a nice body shot.
Thorne effectively controlling the action here.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thorne breaks the clinch.
Magnuss Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorne.
Thorne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorne decides to return to a standing position.
Martinez wants to clinch
and Thorne moves into the clinch.
Thorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Thorne circles away.
Thorne moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Thorne is out of range.
Thorne has managed to clinch.
Martinez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Thorne.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorne is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Thorne.
Thorne scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Thorne. Thorne maintains the clinch.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Thorne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnuss Thorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martinez tries to clinch but Thorne is having none of it.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Thorne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorne pulls Martinez into guard.
Martinez won't allow Thorne to get back to his feet.
Thorne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorne is defending well for now.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Thorne blocks with his arms.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorne missing with knees to the body.
Thorne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Thorne is blocking nicely.
Thorne lands a body punch.
Thorne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Thorne is blocking nicely.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Thorne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Diego Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez moves to clinch but Thorne breaks away
and Thorne counters by clinching up.
Thorne slowing the pace effectively.
Thorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorne.
Magnuss Thorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Thorne is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorne closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Thorne is struggling to control the position.
Thorne seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Thorne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Magnuss Thorne.
Thorne shoots for a double leg takedown but Martinez sprawls well. He's pushed Thorne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorne has managed to clinch.
Thorne effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnuss Thorne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Martinez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thorne throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Thorne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Thorne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorne.
Thorne keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorne.
Thorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorne wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thorne stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorne tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorne.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Thorne.
Thorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorne takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorne avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Thorne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Thorne blocks it.
Thorne digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Thorne blocks with his arms.
Thorne decides to pull guard.
Thorne pushes Martinez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorne moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorne avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Thorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Thorne to work.
Thorne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnuss Thorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martinez regains guard immediately.
Thorne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magnuss Thorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorne clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Thorne managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Thorne blocks it.
Martinez letting Thorne take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorne.
Thorne looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnuss Thorne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnuss Thorne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Lawrence comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Overture kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Diego Kramer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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34
182 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kramer. No joy for Lawrence on that attempt.
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kramer throws a series of strikes that have Lawrence backpedaling.
It looks like Marcus Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kramer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer lands with a cross.
Kramer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kramer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Lawrence lands a jab to the head.
Lawrence drops his hands momentarily and Kramer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kramer is looking to slow Lawrence down with leg kicks.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Kramer moves away
and Kramer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kramer cracks Lawrence with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lawrence tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kramer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lawrence is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Kramer!
A relieved looking Diego Kramer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. 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 Brian Lobe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lobe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singh trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Lobe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singh works over Lobe with some ground and pound from guard.
Lobe looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Singh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh cracks Lobe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobe tries to bench press Singh off him but Singh keeps the position.
Singh trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh stands up.
Lobe shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Lobe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Singh moves in looking to clinch but Lobe pushes him off.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Singh.
Lobe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singh scores with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Singh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Singh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lobe!
Lobe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lobe hang on?
Singh trying to control but Lobe is having none of it.
Lobe is looking to get to half guard.
Singh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lobe looks a forlorn figure.
Singh breaks from Lobe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lobe is in a horrible position here. Singh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Singh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Singh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobe is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lobe is rocked!
Lobe takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Singh's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshad Singh!
A determined Arshad Singh didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josimar Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man By Eminem. Daniel Ryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josimar Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Souza quickly recovers to half guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza trying to control here.
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Souza won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Souza working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
Souza is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Souza has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Souza trying to control but not successfully.
Souza is in bad spot here.
Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza trying to control here.
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 Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Josimar Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Souza shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Souza which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Souza which made him look bad.
Souza dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Souza controlling the pace.
Ryan is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Ryan 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.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Souza in his half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Josimar Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza wants to advance to full mount but Ryan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Souza trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souza defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josimar Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Souza is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
Souza scoring with strikes but Ryan is staying in there.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has left one of his arms exposed and Souza doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ryan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josimar Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Montage. The key to victory for Juan Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
31 - 18 - 2 |
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26
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hogan enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hogan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Hogan's guard.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Sanchez trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hogan.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hogan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hogan looks winded!
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hogan's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hogan's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Hogan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Sanchez!
Juan Sanchez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bika has chosen My Decision as his entrance music. Saddam Hussain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elvis Bika's chin.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bika missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bika checks a leg kick nicely.
Bika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Bika checks a leg kick.
Hussain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bika backs up against the cage.
Bika lands with a right hand.
Bika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussain counters with a big head kick but Bika shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussain counters with a nice right hand that sends Bika toppling to the canvas! Bika scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hussain finish him?!
Bika is rocked!
Hussain scores with a shot to the body.
Bika is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussain finish him?
Bika takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bika misses with an uppercut
and Hussain rattles Bika with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bika tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hussain dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bika stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saddam Hussain!
Saddam Hussain took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutal Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapist comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. Dillon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. Kjell Dillon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brutal Rapist's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brutal Rapist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapist slips a straight right by Dillon.
Rapist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillon scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillon lands with a shot to the body.
Dillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Kjell Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Dillon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillon.
A head kick from Dillon lands but Rapist takes it in his stride.
It looks like Brutal Rapist has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapist moves in looking to clinch but Dillon pushes him off.
Dillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapist moves away.
Dillon connects with the punch.
Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Rapist slips the punch.
Rapist tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rapist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rapist working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dillon is pressing down on Rapist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rapist is holding on for now.
Dillon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rapist wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon controlling the action here.
Dillon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rapist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dillon.
Dillon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rapist's thigh. Rapist counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rapist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rapist holds on and takes a little breather.
Dillon controlling from the top position.
Rapist keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kjell Dillon.
Rapist checks a leg kick.
Dillon connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillon scores with a nice strike.
Dillon stuns Rapist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapist at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rapist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillon finds it's way round the side to connect with Rapist's head.
Dillon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapist is breathing heavily.
Dillon connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutal Rapist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rapist misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapist moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillon.
Rapist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Dillon. That snapped Rapist's head back.
Dillon gets the takedown into side control.
Rapist is rocked!
Rapist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dillon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillon trying to control but Rapist is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Rapist that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dillon landing strikes from the mount and Rapist is in trouble!
Dillon tries to control but Rapist wriggling away.
Dillon 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.
Dillon misses with a head shot.
Dillon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dillon lands a big elbow.
Dillon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon 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.
Rapist takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dillon's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjell Dillon!
Kjell Dillon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanildo Bechara!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bechara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bechara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Bechara instigates a clinch.
Kossu tries a knee to the head but Bechara blocks it.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bechara tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Bechara is pushing Kossu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kossu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body. Bechara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kossu lands with a hook. Bechara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Kossu. Those never looked like landing.
Bechara catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Bechara's head but Bechara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu throws a good cross that connects.
Bechara thows a body shot but no joy.
Bechara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evanildo Bechara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bechara misses the shot to the body.
Bechara misses with a kick to the body.
Bechara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kossu can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Bechara.
Bechara ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Kossu tenderised Bechara's leg. Bechara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Bechara. Those never looked like landing.
Bechara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bechara on the side of the head.
Bechara throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bechara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bechara misses.
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!
Bechara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu connects with a right hand. Bechara shakes it off.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bechara takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Bechara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick.
Bechara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kossu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Bechara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
letting Bechara counter with a right hand.
Kossu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bechara connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bechara looks to throw a body kick
and Bechara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kossu misses with a jab to the body
and Bechara counters with a solid body kick.
Kossu dives in and grabs Bechara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bechara pushes down on Kossu's head and hops out.
Bechara avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Bechara throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bechara throws a leg kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu throws a solid leg kick but Bechara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a high kick!
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bechara momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bechara.
Bechara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kossu feints a jab promting Bechara to slip. Kossu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bechara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Evanildo Bechara has been cut.
Bechara tries a head kick but it misses.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bechara has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Bechara misses.
Bechara misses with a double jab.
Bechara throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bechara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Bechara ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bechara at a distance.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bechara is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara'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.
Bechara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Litran Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bechara in his tracks.
Bechara throws a leg kick which misses Kossu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kossu tries to avoid it.
Bechara throws a right and a left that Kossu avoids nicely.
Bechara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kossu wants to clinch.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kossu. That's going to slow Bechara down.
Kossu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kossu tests Bechara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bechara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Bechara.
Kossu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bechara circles away quickly and effectively.
Kossu throws an off balance right hand
and Bechara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kossu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bechara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a hook. Bechara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bechara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bechara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bechara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kossu will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Bechara as Kossu shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bechara moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Bechara closes the distance and clinches.
Bechara missing with knees to the body.
Kossu tries a body shot but Bechara blocks it.
Bechara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Kossu with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bechara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bechara rushes Kossu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kossu tries to work over Bechara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bechara dodges an elbow strike from Kossu.
Bechara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bechara throws a series of punches but Kossu avoids them all with ease.
Kossu with a jab.
Kossu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kossu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bechara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Bechara throws a leg kick but Kossu moved away.
Evanildo Bechara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kossu lands with a hook. Bechara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kossu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bechara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Bechara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses
and Bechara counters with a good low kick that Kossu was not able to check.
Kossu blocks a leg kick.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Kossu dives in and grabs Bechara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bechara pushes down on Kossu's head and hops out.
Kossu jabs at Bechara's body.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bechara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu thows a leg kick but Bechara checks it
and Bechara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Kossu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kossu lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bechara tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bechara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bechara thumps Kossu with a low kick.
A head kick from Bechara lands but Kossu takes it in his stride.
Kossu looks to land a left hand but Bechara moved out of range nicely.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bechara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kossu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kossu tries to work over Bechara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu missing with knees to the body.
Bechara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bechara can't find room to land a body shot as Kossu controls the action.
Kossu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bechara.
Bechara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bechara can't find room to land a body shot as Kossu controls the action.
Bechara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evanildo Bechara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bechara tries to close the distance and clinch but Kossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bechara throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Bechara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bechara avoids a kick to the body.
Bechara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Bechara slips under a jab.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Bechara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Bechara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body punch
letting Bechara counter with a right hand.
Bechara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Bechara moves away and avoids it.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bechara at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Bechara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bechara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Bechara.
Bechara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kossu.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Bechara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kossu.
Kossu tries to clinch up.
Bechara tries to land a body kick
and Kossu counters by clinching up.
Kossu prevents a body shot from Bechara.
Bechara looking to stall.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Bechara tries to break the clinch but Kossu is controlling the position.
Bechara trying to control the position but instead, Kossu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bechara into the cage.
Bechara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bechara looking to stall.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bechara controls his hands.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bechara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bechara's elbow.
Bechara misses with a body punch.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Bechara.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Bechara's head.
Bechara trying to stall but Kossu improves his position.
Bechara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bechara blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu has Bechara pressed against the cage, preventing Bechara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kossu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bechara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kossu.
Kossu lands a head kick!
Kossu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bechara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bechara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bechara is keeping the position for now.
Kossu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kossu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kossu prevents Bechara from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bechara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kossu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bechara manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bechara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Kossu.
Kossu moves out of range of the leg kick from Bechara.
Bechara moves out of range of the body kick from Kossu.
Kossu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu throws a wild body kick that Bechara sees coming a mile off.
Kossu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bechara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bechara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bechara cracks Kossu with a good jab.
Kossu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bechara.
Bechara scoring well with a low kick there.
Bechara scores with a leg kick.
Kossu checks a low kick from Bechara.
Kossu moves into the clinch.
Kossu tries a body shot but Bechara blocks it.
Bechara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bechara manages to break the clinch.
Bechara moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Bechara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bechara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bechara looks to throw a body kick
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Bechara moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bechara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kossu checks it well.
Kossu is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Bechara as Kossu shoots in.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bechara counters with a straight right hand.
Bechara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Bechara's shoulder, as Bechara tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bechara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bechara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kossus head.
Bechara blocking some punches.
Bechara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu tries a body shot but Bechara blocks it.
Kossu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Bechara - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bechara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bechara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu wants a takedown but no success here.
Bechara breaks the clinch.
Kossu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bechara!
Bechara is trying desperately to improve position.
Bechara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kossu thowing shots but they're missing.
Bechara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bechara has one foot on Kossu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bechara throws a body kick that misses.
Bechara misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bechara. That did some damage!
Kossu misses with a right hand
and Bechara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bechara.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bechara tries to work over Kossu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bechara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kossu has closed the distance and engaged Bechara in a clinch.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Bechara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bechara looking to stall.
Bechara is trying to break free.
Evanildo Bechara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bechara avoiding damage as Kossu throws knees to the body.
Bechara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bechara.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bechara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Bechara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bechara.
Kossu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bechara pushes Kossu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Bechara takes a shot to the head.
Kossu cracks Bechara with a nice body shot.
Kossu pushes Bechara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kossu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Kossu both land. Nice combination.
Kossu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bechara's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Litran Kossu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evanildo Bechara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bechara throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Kossu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Kossu.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bechara under the eye.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Bechara is avoiding it.
Bechara scores with a kick to the body.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kossu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bechara misses with a two punch combination.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Bechara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bechara moves out of range of the body kick from Kossu.
A head kick by Kossu misses
enabling Bechara to counter with a crisp jab.
Bechara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Bechara ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
Bechara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kossu to score with a decent uppercut.
Bechara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kossu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Bechara does no damage.
A head kick misses from Bechara.
Bechara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bechara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Bechara is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bechara's defenses.
Bechara managing to block the knees to the body from Kossu.
Bechara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bechara managing to block the knees to the body from Kossu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evanildo Bechara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Bechara controls the action.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bechara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bechara.
Kossu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bechara's elbow.
Bechara has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice knee to the body.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Bechara blocks an elbow strike from Kossu.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Bechara.
Kossu manages to break the clinch.
Bechara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kossu moves into the clinch.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bechara's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Bechara prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Bechara dodges an elbow strike from Kossu.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bechara's elbow.
Bechara takes a shot to the head.
Bechara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Bechara avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu throws an elbow that misses.
Bechara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bechara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kossu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kossu wants to work for an arm triangle but Bechara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kossu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kossu is trying to control. Bechara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bechara is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu not doing much here.
Kossu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bechara is just riding it out for now. Kossu eventually gives up the hold.
Bechara tries to roll over but Kossu keeps him under control.
Litran Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kossu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litran Kossu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kossu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Litran Kossu, 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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