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UVT 204: Simons vs Clanger II PBP Commentary |
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 TJ O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Thiago looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 7 - 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ O Brian!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thiago's guard now.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Brian won't allow Thiago to get back to his feet.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet but O Brian passes into half guard.
Thiago is looking to escape.
O Brian trying to control the action but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Thiago tries to kick O Brian off but O Brian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian trying to control from half guard but Thiago is working away.
O Brian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Brian is nestled in close to Thiago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet.
O Brian controlling the pace.
O Brian working over Thiago with some ground and pound. Thiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet.
O Brian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Brian throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Brian on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Brian wants to take a breather but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago is trying to stand back up but O Brian is controlling him
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.
O Brian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thiago's head.
Thiago wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago has one foot on O Brian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thiago moves in looking to clinch but O Brian pushes him off.
O Brian moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thiago prevents it.
Thiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Brian is defending well.
O Brian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago wants to clinch up but O Brian keeps it at a distance.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Brian lands a head kick. Thiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ O Brian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Thiago or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brian which made him look bad.
O Brian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thiago is trying to defend but O Brian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
O Brian is looking to advance position but Thiago won't allow it.
Thiago is trying to stand up here but O Brian is controlling him well.
Thiago is staying active underneath O Brian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thiago pushes O Brian off looking to stand but O Brian dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago is not content to let O Brian control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. TJ O Brian wasn't active enough on the ground.
O Brian manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thiago on his heels. He'll look to pass Thiago's guard now, I'm sure.
Thiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Brian is controlling him.
O Brian stands and steps away. Thiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian has managed to clinch.
O Brian prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Brian successfully pulls guard.
Thiago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brian is keeping the position for now.
Thiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thiago chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Brian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thiago has managed to get both his arms back between O Brian's legs - danger averted.
Thiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thiago is working O Brian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
O Brian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
O Brian controls Thiago momentarily but Thiago frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago cracks O Brian with a solid left hand.
O Brian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard.
Thiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brian pushing down on Thiago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ O Brian 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!
Thiago shoots in for a double leg but O Brian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Brian scores with a one two! Thiago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Brian has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
O Brian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thiago tightens his grip and picks O Brian up, before dumping him to the ground. O Brian manages to land in guard.
O Brian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brian is trying to keep Thiago in close.
O Brian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thiago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Brian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thiago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TJ O Brian has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Brian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thiago is one step ahead there.
O Brian is trying to control the position but Thiago postures up.
Thiago passes O Brian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thiago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brian, not yet.
Thiago lands a couple of digs.
O Brian is trying to control the position but Thiago postures up.
O Brian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thiago stands and throws O Brian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O Brian bucks up and tries to throw Thiago off but instead Thiago has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago doesn't have the hooks in and O Brian manages to turn into his guard.
O Brian trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brian stops Thiago from standing up.
O Brian is standing up over Thiago. Thiago looks to escape but O Brian dives into side control.
Check out the look on O Brian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
O Brian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
O Brian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thiago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ O Brian.
Well O Brian 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ O Brian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Swardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Swardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swardson motions for De Vega to come forward. Swardson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swardson misses with a wild combination.
Swardson moves into range and clinches up with De Vega.
De Vega scores with a shot to the side of Swardson's head.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Vega is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swardson to keep the fight standing.
Swardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
De Vega fails to pull guard.
Swardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swardson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swardson wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swardson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Swardson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swardson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swardson misses with a knee to the head.
De Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Swardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swardson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Vega is defending well for now.
De Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Swardson.
Swardson misses with a knee to the head.
Swardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Vega lands a nice uppercut.
De Vega tries to pull guard but Swardson holds him up against the cage and eventually De Vega drops back down to his feet.
Nick Swardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Escobar De Vega.
De Vega is trying to stall.
Swardson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Swardson gets an underhook and turns De Vega into the cage.
Swardson looking to throw knees to the head but De Vega is blocking nicely.
De Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swardson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Swardson misses its intended target.
De Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nick Swardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swardson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swardson moves away.
Swardson blocks a jab.
Swardson walks into a straight right hand from De Vega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swardson throws a sloppy head kick and De Vega moves out of range easily.
Swardson throws a sloppy head kick and De Vega moves out of range easily.
Swardson closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Vega blocks a head kick by Swardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from De Vega misses.
Swardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swardson tries to clinch there but De Vega circles away.
Swardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Vega. That did some damage!
De Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Swardson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Vega throws out a loose jab but Swardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swardson misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Vega scores with a jab. Swardson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws a right and a left that Swardson avoids nicely.
Swardson lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Swardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vega connects with a leg kick. Swardson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Vega blocks a head kick by Swardson.
Swardson is looking to clinch but De Vega is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swardson.
Swardson throws a right and a left that De Vega avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swardson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swardson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Swardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Escobar De Vega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Vega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar De Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Vega looks to land a left hand but Swardson moved out of range nicely.
Nick Swardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Vega jabs at Swardson's body.
Swardson wants to clinch up but De Vega keeps it at a distance.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swardson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Vega circles away.
De Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Vega digs a good body shot into Swardson's ribs.
Swardson moves away from the strike by De Vega.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Vega scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vega.
De Vega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Vega drops Swardson with a big left hand and mounts him. Swardson is in big trouble!
Swardson is rocked!
It looks like Nick Swardson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Swardson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes to the cage accompanied by Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar clinches.
Pushkar is trying to pull guard but Menezes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pushkar lands a shoulder strike.
Pushkar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pushkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkar stays in close to Menezes's body and controls the position.
Pushkar won't allow Menezes to get back to his feet.
Pushkar throws an elbow that misses. Menezes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pushkar's guard. Nice move by Menezes!
Pushkar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menezes is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pushkar looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkar, not yet.
Pushkar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pushkar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pushkar looking for a triangle here. Menezes is fighting it but it looks tight! Pushkar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Menezes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francis Pushkar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Batista might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Triunfo . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista misses with the combination.
Cormier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Batista misses.
Batista throws a combination. Cormier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista throws a series of punches but Cormier avoids them all with ease.
Batista swings for the body but Cormier moves out of range.
Batista gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cormier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cormier slips nicely into half guard.
Cormier passes to full mount!
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
Batista is in a horrible position here. Cormier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looking to finish Batista with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batista!
Cormier lands a heavy elbow.
Cormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cormier dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big strike lands for Cormier! That's really hurt Batista and he's turned his back - Cormier keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cormier jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Bring The Noise. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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247 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Santos has control.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos landing knees to the body.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dos Santos's efforts to push away.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos advances to full mount.
Dos Santos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos cracks Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dos Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Dos Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Dos Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santos tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ricardo Santos has been cut.
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!
Santos tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Ricardo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
Santos tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dos Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Santos sprawling to the canvas. Dos Santos follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Santos hang on?
Santos is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos trying to control the pace.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Dos Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos wants to clinch.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dos Santos sends Santos down but not out. Dos Santos dives into side control looking to finish.
Ricardo Santos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos taking a breather here.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos advances to mount.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is trying to stand up.
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos throws some wild stikes that Santos manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dos Santos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santos because Dos Santos loaded up on that one.
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
Santos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dos Santos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dos Santos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dos Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Santos tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Santos with a nice cross.
Ricardo Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricardo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Dos Santos content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Junior Dos Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Ricardo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ricardo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a one two combo.
Jeez, Ricardo Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dos Santos sends Santos down but not out. Dos Santos dives into side control looking to finish.
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Dos Santos!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Dos Santos 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Boston - More Than a Feeling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
214 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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34
215 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Swain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Swain as Warren shoots in.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warren showed some decent athleticism there.
Swain is trying to maintain the position but Warren is very close to passing his half guard.
Swain is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Swain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
Warren trying to control the action but Swain is working from the bottom.
Warren is looking to stall here but Swain recovers full guard.
Swain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard.
Warren working for a triangle but Swain defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Swain from controlling successfully.
Warren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swain is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to strike off his back.
Warren looking for a guillotine here but Swain defends easily.
Swain is standing up over Warren. Warren looks to escape but Swain dives into side control.
Warren wants to control but Swain postures up.
Warren is looking for a sweep.
Warren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Warren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Warren is desperately trying to improve his position but Swain has a good base and remains in mount.
Warren is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain avoids the attempt from Warren to control.
Warren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Swain.
Warren drives through with a takedown into Swain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swain can't keep his opponent in guard - Warren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Swain defending well.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren tries to pass to full mount but Swain defends it.
Swain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warren.
Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warren wants to control but Swain is keeping him busy.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Swain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is just content to waste time from the top position. Swain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Warren throws an elbow that misses. Swain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warren's guard. Nice move by Swain!
Swain passes Warren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warren is trying to maintain the position but Swain is very close to passing his half guard.
Warren looking for subs from the bottom but Swain mounts him!
Warren tries to hold on but Swain postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Warren is trying desperately to improve position.
Warren tries to hold on but Swain postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Swain maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Warren is working to get back to half guard.
Warren wants to control but Swain is having none of it.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Swain maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren tries to lock up and control but Swain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Warren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swain has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Warren thows a body shot but no joy.
Warren shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swain somewhat.
Swain gets caught flat footed, as Warren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swain's guard.
Swain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warren.
Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swain is just riding it out for now. Warren eventually gives up the hold.
Warren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heidan Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swain defends it well.
Warren is working for a kimura but Swain is defending it quite comfortably.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swain gets full guard.
Warren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Heidan Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warren controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Heidan Warren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heidan Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain checks a low kick from Warren.
Randall Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swain circles away.
Swain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heidan Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heidan Warren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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34
222 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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33
209 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Nogueira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bennett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Bennett's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett kicks Nogueira off and gets to his feet.
Nogueira shoots in and bounces Bennett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bennett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Bennett is looking to sweep but instead, Nogueira has passed into half guard.
Nogueira trying to advance position but Bennett counters by regaining guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Bennett's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Bennett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogueira!
Bennett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nogueira wants to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nogueira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nogueira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nogueira's head.
Bennett misses with a head shot. Nogueira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett pushing down on Nogueira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bennett lands with a punch from half guard.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bennett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bennett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Nogueira is on queer street and Bennett is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Charles Bennett!
A very excited looking Charles Bennett rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen The Killers - Somebody Told Me as his entrance music. Vinicius Ramos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 13 - 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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bang.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Ramos scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bang Bang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Ramos with that takedown attempt.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang is looking to wear down Ramos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Vinicius Ramos has been cut.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramos takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Bang.
Ramos misses with a takedown
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang misses with a body kick.
Bang is looking to chop away at Ramos's legs.
Bang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bang lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Ramos throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bang's head backwards.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang lands an overhand right.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramos swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang tried to score with a low kick but Ramos checks it.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bang.
A jab from Ramos misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that round.
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.
Ramos lands a head shot.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Ramos tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramos's calf.
Bang lands a jab to the nose.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Ramos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bang controlling the pace.
Ramos is not content to let Bang control the position.
Ramos won't allow Bang to pass to mount.
Ramos actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to advance to full mount but Ramos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Ramos is keeping the position.
Bang is looking to stand up but Ramos won't let him.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang wants to get up but he can't break Ramos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bang defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang stands and steps away. Ramos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a solid body kick.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bang slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Bang Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Ramos - just one landing.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Bang connects with a leg kick. Ramos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bang digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Bang lands a two punch combo.
Ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Ramos shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang digs a good body shot into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramos's calf.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Bang thows a body kick. Ramos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramos thows a body shot but no joy.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang.
Bang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
That kick from Bang tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Bang digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Bang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bang takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Bang cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bang.
Bang punishes Ramos's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang throws a head kick that Ramos semi-blocks.
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Ramos. Beautiful body shot.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
Bang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Bang takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Bang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang slips under a jab from Ramos.
Bang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Vinicius Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bang 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Bang!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen HINO RUSSO as his entrance music. Travis Riley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Ivanov's chin.
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30
180 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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182 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Riley. Riley maintains the clinch.
Ivanov wants to break free but Riley has control.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
Riley is looking to control Ivanov's arms but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riley has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riley.
Riley prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Riley is controlling him.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riley as Ivanov tries to tie him up.
Riley misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Riley prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is trying to stall.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Ivanov.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Riley controlling the action here for a moment.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Riley is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
A big right from Riley misses.
Ivanov avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Riley.
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Riley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley counters with a thumping low kick.
Riley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanov checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Ivanov misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanov!
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Riley trying to control the position but instead, Ivanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riley into the cage.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.
Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riley avoiding damage.
Riley tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
Riley wants to stall.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis Riley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riley trying to control the position but instead, Ivanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riley into the cage.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Riley is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riley stalling.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Riley.
Riley stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Riley.
Riley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riley lands a body punch.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Riley won't allow it.
A short left from Riley.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands an uppercut.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Riley cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Riley.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Riley stalling in the clinch.
Riley blocking some punches.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
Riley slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Riley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riley has Ivanov pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Ivanov cracks Riley with a nice body shot.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov scores with a jab. Riley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov cracks Riley with an open hand slap.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riley thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Riley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riley - that will leave a mark!
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Ivanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Ivanov moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Ivanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.
Riley drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
Riley pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is looking to control Riley's arms but Riley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanov has his back to the cage.
Riley keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riley presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Riley.
Ivanov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley lands with a light punch inside.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
A shot in the inside from Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Riley scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Riley loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Ivanov senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Riley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger has chosen Youth Blood as his entrance music. John Simons III has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanger counters with a straight right hand.
Clanger digs a good hook to Simons III's body.
Simons III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Clanger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons III circles away quickly and effectively.
Clanger misses with a right hand
and Simons III counters with a shoot takedown. Clanger fights it but they end up in guard.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Clanger is looking for a triangle but Simons III pushes his legs off easily.
Simons III advances position into side control!
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!
Simons III grinds an elbow into Clanger's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clanger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simons III but great work by Clanger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clanger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Simons III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clanger off and has taken his back!
Clanger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simons III looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Simons III is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clanger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clanger is defending well though. Simons III let's go of the attempt for now.
Clanger showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III controlling well, preventing Clanger from escaping the position.
Simons III doesn't have the hooks in and Clanger manages to turn into his guard.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clanger defends it easily.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger pushing down on Simons III's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clanger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger controlling the action here.
Clanger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clanger is working for a kimura but Simons III is defending it quite comfortably.
Clanger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Clanger controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simons III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Clanger circles away easily
and Clanger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simons III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simons III swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanger counters with a thumping low kick.
Clanger closes the distance and clinches.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons III.
Clanger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clanger misses with a knee to the head.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clanger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simons III pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clanger tries to stall but Simons III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III drags the fight down to the ground.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clanger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clanger passes into half guard.
Clanger stalling.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Clanger seems content to control.
Clanger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simons III!
Clanger controlling the position easily from mount.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to take his opponent's back but Simons III doesn't allow it.
Clanger controlling the pace for now.
Simons III is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clanger tries to control but Simons III wriggling away.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Clanger controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Clanger isn't that keen on the idea.
Simons III prevents Clanger from taking his back.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Clanger's attempts to control the action.
Clanger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clanger 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.
Simons III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clanger wants to free his trapped foot but Simons III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Clanger is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clanger lands a jab to Simons III's midsection.
Simons III throws a lazy head kick
and Clanger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Clanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons III doesn't seem phased though.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed
and Clanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clanger sprawls well. Clanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Clanger throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger swings for the body but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Clanger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanger connects with a single shot there.
Clanger throws a predictable looking body shot
so Simons III counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Simons III postures up.
Simons III trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clanger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clanger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clanger!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Clanger cracks Simons III with a big elbow.
Simons III tries to bench press Clanger off him but Clanger keeps the position.
Clanger working the ground and pound from side control.
Clanger moves into full mount!
Clanger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simons III has given up his back.
Clanger biding his time, controlling Simons III.
Clanger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Clanger has the hooks in. Simons III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clanger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simons III.
Clanger is not going to allow Simons III to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger keeps control of the position as Simons III tries to break free.
Clanger wants to control but Simons III is keeping busy.
Clanger is trying to stick to Simons III's back but Simons III is turning into Clanger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clanger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simons III.
Clanger working a defensive guard here.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Clanger is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger trying to control the position here.
Simons III throws an elbow that misses. Clanger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simons III's guard. Nice move by Clanger!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clanger cracks a nice hook into Simons III's ribs.
Clanger looks to land a right hand but Simons III moved out of range.
Simons III drives through and clinches with Clanger against the cage.
Clanger misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Clanger.
Simons III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clanger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clanger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clanger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Clanger eventually gives up the hold.
Clanger is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clanger in particular looking to stall.
Simons III tries to roll over but Clanger keeps him under control.
Simons III manages to get to full guard.
Clanger won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III has an active guard here but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clanger seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clanger pulls his head out easily.
Clanger is taking a breather. Simons III says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simons III gets full guard.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger is stalling in the full guard.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Simons III has momentary wrist control but Clanger slips an elbow through the middle.
Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Clanger defends easily.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simons III is trying to hold Clanger in close to prevent damage but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clanger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simons III at a distance.
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger tries to close the distance and clinch but Simons III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simons III moves out of range of the leg kick from Clanger.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clanger as he avoids it easily.
Clanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simons III to the ground. Clanger is now in Simons III's guard.
Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clanger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clanger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clanger advances to half guard.
Simons III tries to roll over but Clanger keeps him under control.
Clanger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III can't keep his opponent in guard - Clanger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clanger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clanger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons III has an active guard here but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
Clanger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clanger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is refusing to be controlled, as Clanger sits in half guard.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III is pressing down on Clanger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clanger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
Post fight, Yonsil Clanger stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for comin out'.
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