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WPR 5: Taking The Thrones PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krugerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Krugerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Tevez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tevez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krugerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tevez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Krugerman.
Tevez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krugerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tevez scrambles back to his feet.
Krugerman sizes up Tevez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tevez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krugerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tevez somewhat.
Krugerman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krugerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krugerman scores with a jab.
Tevez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tevez is defended easily by Krugerman.
Freddy Krugerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Tevez.
Tevez dives in and grabs Krugerman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krugerman pushes down on Tevez's head and hops out.
Krugerman dips to his left and cracks Tevez with an uppercut!
Krugerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tevez's calf.
Freddy Krugerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krugerman feints and then cracks Tevez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tevez down.
Tevez looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez walks into a jab.
Krugerman scores with a hook.
Krugerman lands a jab to the head.
Krugerman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krugerman lands with a shot to the body.
Krugerman scores with a jab. Tevez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krugerman pushes Tevez away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krugerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tevez. That did some damage!
Krugerman tests Tevez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freddy Krugerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Krugerman catches Tevez right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krugerman, right into the meat.
Krugerman throws a good cross that connects.
Krugerman connects with a right hand. Tevez shakes it off.
Krugerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tevez is rocked!
Krugerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krugerman cracks Tevez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tevez is still on wobbly legs! Can Krugerman finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krugerman, right into the meat.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Krugerman! Tevez is out on his feet! Krugerman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tevez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tevez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Krugerman!
Our winner, Freddy Krugerman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Ibraheem Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Blackfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackfyre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mojo So Dope. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saleem Ibraheem Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daemon Blackfyre!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibraheem Omar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibraheem Omar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackfyre swinging wildly here.
Blackfyre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Ibraheem Omar misses.
Ibraheem Omar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackfyre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ibraheem Omar is in close to Blackfyre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibraheem Omar stopping the sweep attempt from Blackfyre.
Ibraheem Omar wants to pass the guard but Blackfyre is keeping the position.
Ibraheem Omar is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraheem Omar is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackfyre has wrist control.
Ibraheem Omar preventing the sweep.
Ibraheem Omar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibraheem Omar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackfyre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ibraheem Omar!
Ibraheem Omar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibraheem Omar can't escape the position.
Blackfyre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibraheem Omar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibraheem Omar tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfyre avoids the attempt from Ibraheem Omar to control.
Blackfyre controlling his opponent.
Ibraheem Omar holds of for dear life.
Blackfyre looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ibraheem Omar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daemon Blackfyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Blackfyre. Those never looked like landing.
Blackfyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibraheem Omar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackfyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Blackfyre. Those never looked like landing.
Blackfyre looks to land a combination but Ibraheem Omar avoids it well.
Blackfyre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Saleem Ibraheem Omar has been cut.
Blackfyre throws out a loose jab but Ibraheem Omar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraheem Omar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackfyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackfyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibraheem Omar swings for the body but Blackfyre moves out of range.
Blackfyre misses with a looping left.
Blackfyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraheem Omar.
Blackfyre swinging wildly here.
Blackfyre throws a right hand that misses
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackfyre's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackfyre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ibraheem Omar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackfyre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibraheem Omar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saleem Ibraheem Omar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saleem Ibraheem Omar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Blackfyre.
Blackfyre avoids the body shot from Ibraheem Omar.
Ibraheem Omar checks the leg kick.
Blackfyre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibraheem Omar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackfyre defending well as Ibraheem Omar loads up on a big left hand.
Blackfyre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ibraheem Omar if he has to take too many more of those.
Blackfyre misses with a two punch combination.
Blackfyre throws a right and a left that Ibraheem Omar avoids nicely.
Blackfyre misses the jab.
Blackfyre throws a nice looking combination but Ibraheem Omar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibraheem Omar shoots in but Blackfyre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibraheem Omar slips a jab and a cross from Blackfyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackfyre avoids the body shot from Ibraheem Omar.
Blackfyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackfyre dips to his left and cracks Ibraheem Omar with an uppercut!
Ibraheem Omar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibraheem Omar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackfyre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibraheem Omar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackfyre avoids the body shot from Ibraheem Omar.
Blackfyre connects with a looping right hand.
Blackfyre punishes Ibraheem Omar's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackfyre lands a leg kick that knocks Ibraheem Omar off balance momentarily.
Blackfyre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Blackfyre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Blackfyre.
Ibraheem Omar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackfyre.
Ibraheem Omar misses the jab.
Blackfyre throws a head kick but Ibraheem Omar moves out of range.
Ibraheem Omar shoots in for a takedown but Blackfyre shows good takedown defense.
Blackfyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibraheem Omar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibraheem Omar takes a swing at Blackfyre's ribcage but misses.
Ibraheem Omar slips under a jab.
Blackfyre misses with a straight right.
Ibraheem Omar moves away from the strike by Blackfyre.
Daemon Blackfyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackfyre misses with a head kick.
Ibraheem Omar shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Ibraheem Omar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfyre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackfyre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackfyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackfyre misses with a hook.
Blackfyre leaves Ibraheem Omar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackfyre throws a right and a left that Ibraheem Omar avoids nicely.
Blackfyre with a nice cross.
Ibraheem Omar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackfyre.
Blackfyre scores with a one two! Ibraheem Omar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackfyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibraheem Omar circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackfyre throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Blackfyre misses.
Blackfyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackfyre motions for Ibraheem Omar to come forward. Blackfyre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibraheem Omar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daemon Blackfyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackfyre misses with the combination.
Ibraheem Omar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackfyre.
Blackfyre lands a jab-cross combination.
Ibraheem Omar loads up on a big right hand but Blackfyre slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackfyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackfyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackfyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibraheem Omar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daemon Blackfyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saleem Ibraheem Omar's cut.
That's time! Ibraheem Omar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackfyre fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibraheem Omar misses with a looping right.
Blackfyre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackfyre connects with the punch.
Ibraheem Omar throws the left hand but Blackfyre avoids the punch easily.
Ibraheem Omar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daemon Blackfyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibraheem Omar looking to score a takedown here. Blackfyre is defending well but Ibraheem Omar drives through and ends up in Blackfyre's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ibraheem Omar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackfyre controls Ibraheem Omar momentarily but Ibraheem Omar frees himself.
Ibraheem Omar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackfyre looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackfyre, not yet.
Ibraheem Omar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackfyre is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraheem Omar keeping moving, preventing Blackfyre from controlling successfully.
Ibraheem Omar keeping full guard, as Blackfyre tries to pass.
Ibraheem Omar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibraheem Omar is trying to keep Blackfyre in close.
Ibraheem Omar is pulling down on Blackfyre's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackfyre, at least for the moment.
Blackfyre content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daemon Blackfyre.
Blackfyre moves out of range as Ibraheem Omar strikes.
Blackfyre throws a head kick that misses.
Blackfyre throws a wild body kick that Ibraheem Omar sees coming a mile off.
Ibraheem Omar is looking to wear down Blackfyre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blackfyre scores with a three punch combo!
Blackfyre misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Blackfyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackfyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibraheem Omar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ibraheem Omar or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackfyre which made him look bad.
Ibraheem Omar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blackfyre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a left and a right that stings Blackfyre.
Ibraheem Omar misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackfyre.
Blackfyre misses with a double jab
and Blackfyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibraheem Omar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackfyre connects with a body shot.
Blackfyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfyre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibraheem Omar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackfyre's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackfyre keeping moving, preventing Ibraheem Omar from controlling successfully.
Ibraheem Omar pushing down on Blackfyre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibraheem Omar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ibraheem Omar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackfyre is looking to improve his position.
Blackfyre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibraheem Omar trying to control but Blackfyre is working from the bottom.
Ibraheem Omar with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daemon Blackfyre.
I think Blackfyre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daemon Blackfyre!
A victorious Daemon Blackfyre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Briggs Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto has chosen Funkist-Snow Fairy as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Briggs Lovejoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovejoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Augusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lovejoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Augusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lovejoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augusto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovejoy has managed to get both his arms back between Augusto's legs - danger averted.
Lovejoy tries to stand but Augusto is controlling from the bottom.
Lovejoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Augusto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovejoy is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto gets back to full guard.
Lovejoy is stalling in the full guard.
Augusto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lovejoy has passed into half guard!
Lovejoy is controlling the pace.
Lovejoy wants to control but Augusto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Augusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Augusto working for a triangle but Lovejoy defends it easily.
Augusto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Augusto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lovejoy defends it easily.
Augusto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovejoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy wants to stand but Augusto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Augusto looking for subs off his back but Lovejoy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lovejoy is trying to control. Augusto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lovejoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Augusto is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lovejoy wants to control the pace but Augusto is squirming around nicely.
Lovejoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Augusto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovejoy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovejoy landing strikes from the mount.
Augusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Augusto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lovejoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Augusto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lovejoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augusto somewhat.
Briggs Lovejoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovejoy tries to clinch up.
Lovejoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lovejoy trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Augusto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lovejoy uses it to pass to side control.
Lovejoy wants to control but Augusto is keeping him busy.
Augusto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovejoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lovejoy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovejoy is looking to take a break and control but Augusto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovejoy gets to mount! Augusto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Augusto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lovejoy lands a heavy elbow.
Augusto is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy tries to control but Augusto wriggling away.
Augusto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augusto tries to buck Lovejoy off but Lovejoy takes his back!
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Lovejoy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Augusto taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Briggs Lovejoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joes Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joes Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers scores with a jab to the head.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Powers.
Some wild striking there from Powers.
Jab by Powers.
Ortiz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Powers moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ortiz! Powers continues to tee off on Ortiz, landing with a left and a right! Powers connects with a right hand that leaves Ortiz sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Powers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roxa Gili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Keneth (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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230 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roxa Gili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Keneth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gili lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like George Keneth has been cut.
Gili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gili tries to bum rush Keneth with a series of wild strikes but Keneth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keneth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gili tries to clinch but Keneth is having none of it.
Gili tries to clinch but Keneth is having none of it.
Gili misses with a two punch combination.
Roxa Gili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keneth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gili misses with a wild combination.
Gili wants to clinch up but Keneth keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gili throws a one two combo.
Gili lands with a good body shot.
Gili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keneth keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gili tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keneth is defended easily by Gili.
Keneth tries to clinch there but Gili circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Gili.
Gili wants to clinch up but Keneth keeps it at a distance.
Gili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keneth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keneth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keneth wants to control from the top but Gili keeps moving.
Keneth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keneth working some strikes from top position.
Gili wants to stand and escape but Keneth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keneth throwing strikes but missing.
Keneth loads up on a big left hand. Gili felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Keneth looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gili can't hide his disappointment, as Keneth celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Keneth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pele Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Hatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pele Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pele Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conan Hatari!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hatari.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Hatari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hatari from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to control.
Hatari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hatari!
Silva avoids the attempt from Hatari to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hatari is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Hatari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatari gets back to half guard.
Silva prevents Hatari from improving his position.
Hatari pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Hatari has his hands clasped together around Silva's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatari is trying to control but can't.
Hatari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hatari controlling the position for now.
Conan Hatari has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hatari's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatari, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatari shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatari closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Hatari pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pele Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Hatari.
Silva pushes Hatari up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Hatari moves out of range.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Hatari.
Silva avoiding damage as Hatari throws knees to the body.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Hatari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move to mount but Hatari blocks the move with his legs.
Hatari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hatari is avoiding damage well.
Hatari struggling a bit here.
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!
Silva wants to stand but Hatari is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatari is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conan Hatari will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatari.
Hatari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hatari wants to clinch.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatari was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva wanted to stand there but Hatari had control of the position.
Hatari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatari has wrist control.
Hatari managing to control the position.
Conan Hatari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hatari keeps moving.
Hatari trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Conan Hatari wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hatari lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatari misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hatari is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hatari to the mat. Hatari regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatari has wrist control.
Hatari is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatari trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatari wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Conan Hatari hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hatari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hatari counters with a takedown into side control.
Hatari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva tries to clinch up but Hatari circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatari doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Hatari is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatari moves away.
Hatari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Hatari getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatari trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatari slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Hatari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Silva misses the jab.
Hatari looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Hatari closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatari is retaining full guard.
Hatari keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Hatari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hatari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hatari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatari just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hatari easily slips into full mount!
Hatari landing shots from mount.
Hatari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatari trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Hatari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hatari unloading with bombs!
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!
Hatari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hatari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hatari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hatari tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
Hatari lands strikes to the head.
Hatari working for a choke but Silva reverses nicely into Hatari 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatari has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatari pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pele Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatari checks a low kick from Silva.
Hatari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatari's guard.
Hatari pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatari has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Conan Hatari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hatari is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Hatari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Hatari!
Our winner, Conan Hatari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Invincible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tone Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Invincible has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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224 lbs
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22
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Invincible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tone Black!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Invincible.
Invincible scoring well with a low kick there.
Invincible connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Invincible connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tone Black has been cut.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Invincible swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Invincible tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black wants to clinch up but Invincible keeps it at a distance.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Invincible circles away.
Invincible fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Invincible. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Invincible.
Invincible lands with a cross.
Black is looking to clinch but Invincible is avoiding it.
Invincible connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Invincible scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black looks winded!
Black drops his hands momentarily and Invincible takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Invincible is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Invincible scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Tone Black's cut even more.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Invincible is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Invincible sends Black crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Invincible is motioning to the referee to let Black up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Black is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Invincible cracks Black on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Black falls backwards against the cage. Invincible follows up with more strikes that drop Black to his knees. Invincible keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Black! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Invincible!
After winning the bout, Mr Invincible thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall Restless Soul. White has chosen Company Flow – 8 Steps To Perfection as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall White!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franlkin throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Franlkin which made him look bad.
Franlkin lands a right hook to the body.
White closes the distance but Franlkin moves to the side
and Franlkin counters with a straight right hand.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Franlkin throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
Franlkin lands a slapping body shot.
White moves into range and clinches up with Franlkin.
Franlkin manages to break the clinch.
Franlkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franlkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franlkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franlkin as he avoids it easily.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franlkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franlkin throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Franlkin throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Franlkin, looking for a takedown. White pushes Franlkin against the cage but Franlkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franlkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Franlkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franlkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franlkin throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Franlkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Franlkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franlkin scores with a nice strike.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
Franlkin wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White sitting in guard here, content to control.
White stops Franlkin from standing up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Franlkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White won't allow Franlkin to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randall White hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Franlkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A cross from Franlkin lands.
Franlkin throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franlkin circles away.
White gets a double leg takedown into Franlkin's guard.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franlkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White pushing down on Franlkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franlkin defends it well.
Franlkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White stops Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
Franlkin 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franlkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franlkin kicks White off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White shoots in for a takedown but Franlkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franlkin tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franlkin to the ground. Franlkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franlkin swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a leg kick.
Franlkin throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franlkin scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Franlkin looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Franlkin stuffs the takedown.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall White.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franlkin is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franlkin's guard.
Franlkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White is trying to control. Franlkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franlkin tries to kick White off in order to stand up. White Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Franlkin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but White drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control the position but Franlkin is working away.
White stands up.
White is looking to clinch but Franlkin is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Franlkin as White shoots in.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franlkin but Franlkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franlkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Franlkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franlkin's waist but Franlkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Franlkin.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Franlkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franlkin drops White with a right and a left! Franlkin comes rushing in but White regains his composure and manages to keep Franlkin in guard.
White is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franlkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
White is still in real trouble! Can Franlkin finish him?
White seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin prevents White from getting back to his feet.
Franlkin is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franlkin wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White throws a series of punches but Franlkin avoids them all with ease.
Franlkin drops White with a left right combo! Franlkin follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franlkin tries to stand but White controls the position and pulls Franlkin into his guard.
Franlkin wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franlkin wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Franlkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White is standing up over Franlkin. Franlkin looks to escape but White dives into side control.
White is looking to take a break and control but Franlkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franlkin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, White asserts his dominance and retains side control.
White trying to control the action but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
White stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White dodges the punch combination from Franlkin.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franlkin as he jumps to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franlkin!
White dodges the punch combination from Franlkin.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Franlkin tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franlkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White ducks under a wild hook from Franlkin.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franlkin as he avoids it easily.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall White.
White misses with a takedown
and Franlkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franlkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richard Jay Franlkin is winning the standup battle so far.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franlkin throws out the jab.
White slips a jab from Franlkin.
White misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin misses with a wild combination.
Franlkin throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White wants to land a leg kick but Franlkin is out of range.
White walks into a straight right hand from Franlkin.
Richard Jay Franlkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franlkin. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White clinches.
White manages to break the clinch.
Franlkin loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franlkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franlkin tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franlkin to the ground. Franlkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White slips a jab and a cross from Franlkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franlkin stuffs the takedown.
Franlkin throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Franlkin misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall White.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franlkin lands with a shot to the body.
Franlkin scores with a nice right hand.
White is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Franlkin misses.
White dives in and grabs Franlkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franlkin pushes down on White's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franlkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Franlkin misses with a double jab
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franlkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franlkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Franlkin.
A punch combination from Franlkin misses.
Franlkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Franlkin misses the jab.
White wants to clinch up but Franlkin keeps it at a distance.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franlkin but Franlkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franlkin swinging wildly here.
Franlkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White stops Franlkin from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franlkin keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White prevents Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a couple of elbows.
Franlkin is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
Franlkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White stands and steps away. Franlkin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Franlkin looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franlkin is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franlkin is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franlkin is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but Franlkin defending well.
White wants to stand up but Franlkin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franlkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franlkin is trying to stand.
Randall White has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin had his way with Randall White in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White lands with a nice body kick.
Franlkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Franlkin sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White tries to move into range but Franlkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franlkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franlkin throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Franlkin. Those never looked like landing.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Franlkin which made him look bad.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall White.
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.
Franlkin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and White makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franlkin really felt that one!
Franlkin misses with a combination
and Franlkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franlkin misses with a hook
and White counters with a big head kick but Franlkin shrugs it off.
Franlkin avoids the head kick by White.
Franlkin misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Franlkin's guard now.
White stops Franlkin from standing up.
White advances position into side control!
White misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franlkin, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but White drags him back down.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but White is dominant here and he's now got Franlkin's back!
Franlkin is trapped and White is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Franlkin trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now.
White has Franlkin flattened out and is raining down punches.
White is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Franlkin up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to control.
White looking for the choke from the back.
Will White go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Can Franlkin hold on?! White is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from White.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet.
Randall White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franlkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.
Franlkin holding both White 's hands and preventing any damage.
White patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
White has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Franlkin is defending well but eventually White manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Franlkin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randall White!
Randall White is the new middleweight champion!
Randall White made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you DTK Designs and CEC and to all the fans you are amazing!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mari Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mari Juana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mari Juana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juana is defended easily by Minotauro.
Minotauro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juana on his heels. He'll look to pass Juana's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Minotauro won't allow Juana to sweep him here.
Minotauro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minotauro wants to control from the top but Juana keeps moving.
Juana can't keep his opponent in guard - Minotauro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minotauro wants to pass to mount but Juana is defending the position.
Juana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minotauro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minotauro's back!
Minotauro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Minotauro is staying active underneath Juana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to improve his position.
Minotauro manages to get to full guard.
Minotauro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juana!
Minotauro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minotauro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minotauro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana is trying to escape the mount.
Minotauro wants to control the pace but Juana is squirming around nicely.
Juana flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Minotauro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Juana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Juana shrugs it off.
Juana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juana tries to hold on but Minotauro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Juana is trying desperately to improve position.
Minotauro throwing strikes here but Juana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juana blocking the ground and pound.
Minotauro wants to control the pace but Juana is squirming around nicely.
Minotauro thowing shots but they're missing.
Minotauro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Juana is looking to improve his position but Minotauro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juana can't escape the position.
Juana is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Minotauro controlling from mount.
Minotauro avoids the attempt from Juana to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minotauro controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Minotauro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juana shoots in but Minotauro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minotauro did well to prevent Juana getting side control.
Diego Minotauro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minotauro wants to control but Juana is keeping busy.
Minotauro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juana pulls his head out easily.
Minotauro is concentrating on defense, preventing Juana from advancing position.
Juana blocks the strikes from Minotauro.
Minotauro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minotauro trying to control but Juana postures up.
Minotauro is pressing down on Juana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juana lands a couple of elbows.
Minotauro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minotauro holds on and takes a little breather.
Juana wants to pass the guard but Minotauro is keeping the position.
Minotauro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juana!
Minotauro content just to control the position here.
Juana is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minotauro wants to control the pace but Juana is squirming around nicely.
Minotauro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Juana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Minotauro.
Minotauro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Juana wants to control but Minotauro is having none of it.
Minotauro throwing strikes here but Juana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Minotauro looking to ground and pound but Juana is blocking nicely.
Juana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minotauro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minotauro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Minotauro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro looking to finish with strikes here!
Minotauro looking to ground and pound but Juana is blocking nicely.
Juana is trying desperately to improve position.
Minotauro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Juana is on top in guard.
Minotauro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juana is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minotauro trying to control the position.
Minotauro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juana is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Minotauro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Minotauro.
Minotauro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juana.
Juana closes the distance but Minotauro moves to the side
letting Minotauro counter with a right hand.
Minotauro shoots in but Juana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minotauro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minotauro throws a wild body kick that Juana sees coming a mile off.
Juana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minotauro.
Juana missing with a left hand there. Minotauro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minotauro as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries to bench press Minotauro off him but Minotauro keeps the position.
Juana wants to control but Minotauro postures up.
Minotauro in side control, throwing shots but Juana defends.
Minotauro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Minotauro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minotauro is trying to get an arm triangle but Juana is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working away.
Minotauro advances nicely into full mount.
Juana tries to lock up and control but Minotauro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juana can't escape the position.
Juana is working hard here to advance position.
Minotauro thowing shots but they're missing.
Minotauro throwing strikes here but Juana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juana wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Juana is trying to escape the mount.
Minotauro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juana wants to hold on but Minotauro pushes him away.
Minotauro controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana tries to lock up and control but Minotauro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minotauro landing shots from mount.
Juana tries to lock up and control but Minotauro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minotauro punching from mount but Juana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Minotauro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Juana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Juana!
Minotauro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Minotauro really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minotauro was well out of range. Poor timing from Juana.
Juana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Minotauro!
Juana is looking to take a break and control but Minotauro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minotauro can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Minotauro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Minotauro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minotauro, who protects the arm well.
Minotauro sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minotauro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minotauro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minotauro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Minotauro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minotauro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juana stopping the sweep attempt from Minotauro.
Minotauro controlling the position.
Minotauro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juana is fighting to break Minotauro's control of his arms but Minotauro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working a defensive guard but Juana manages to pass into side control anyway.
Juana stands up and beckons Minotauro to his feet.
Juana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minotauro shoots in and gets a takedown into Juana's guard.
Juana trying to keep a closed guard but Minotauro is proving a slippery customer.
Minotauro wants to pass the guard but Juana is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana wants to control but Minotauro passes easily into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Minotauro seems to be looking for submissions.
Minotauro wants to free his trapped foot but Juana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minotauro missing with the ground and pound from half 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.
Juana pushes Minotauro off looking to stand but Minotauro dives back in and keeps control.
Minotauro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Minotauro dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Juana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minotauro circles away.
Juana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minotauro quickly recovers to half guard.
Juana trying to pass the guard but Minotauro defending well.
Minotauro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Minotauro looking for submissions off his back.
Minotauro is trying to control but can't.
Juana tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Juana is trying to work for a kimura but Minotauro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minotauro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minotauro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juana manages to get himself to full guard.
Minotauro content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to control from the top but Juana keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Minotauro.
Minotauro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Minotauro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Minotauro seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro trying to pass the guard but Juana defending well.
Minotauro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juana has a hand on Minotauro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Minotauro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Minotauro controlling the position easily from mount.
Minotauro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juana is looking to escape.
Juana blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Juana blocking the ground and pound.
Minotauro tries to control but Juana wriggling away.
Minotauro throws some wild stikes that Juana manages to avoid easily.
Juana tries to hold on but Minotauro postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juana is working to get back to half guard.
Mari Juana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Minotauro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minotauro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juana flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Minotauro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minotauro 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Minotauro!
Diego Minotauro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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