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UVT 221: Leonardo vs Muerte PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo comes to the cage accompanied by smoke the fire. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Haha Urajoke was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo moves into the clinch.
Pablo wants the takedown. Urajoke is fighting it off but Pablo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Urajoke's guard against the cage.
Pablo stays in close to Urajoke's body and controls the position.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Pablo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablo trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Juan Pablo just wasn't active enough.
Pablo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urajoke quickly recovers to half guard.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
Pablo seems to be looking for submissions.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom 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!
Urajoke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pablo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pablo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urajoke, who protects the arm well.
Urajoke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pablo is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pablo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urajoke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
Pablo is working for a kimura but Urajoke is defending it quite comfortably.
Pablo is looking for a kimura but Urajoke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Pablo is going to stand back up.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Urajoke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pablo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urajoke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pablo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urajoke sees it coming and defends easily.
Pablo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Urajoke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urajoke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urajoke's half guard.
Juan Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Urajoke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Urajoke is having none of it.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Pablo is working for a kimura but Urajoke is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a kimura but Urajoke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
Pablo working the head and body with strikes.
Urajoke is refusing to be controlled, as Pablo sits in half guard.
Urajoke is defending against the submission attempts here by Pablo.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo throwing shots but Urajoke is blocking nicely.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Urajoke is breathing heavily.
Pablo is looking for a kimura but Urajoke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage.
Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urajoke defends it well.
Pablo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Urajoke is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urajoke.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urajoke working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pablo trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Urajoke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablo.
Pablo trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pablo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pablo trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juan Pablo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Urajoke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pablo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pablo manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pablo is looking for a triangle but Urajoke pushes his legs off easily.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urajoke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pablo is tightening it up a little... Urajoke has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Urajoke reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Urajoke taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Pablo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro has chosen Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia moves out of range as Toro strikes.
A lazy left from Toro finds it's target.
No joy there for Toro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toro misses with a straight right.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toro works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Toro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Toro tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toro connects with a body shot.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toro is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Toro misses with the combination.
Toro lands with an overhand left.
Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Aze Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toro slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Toro counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Toro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Toro tries to pass.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Toro defends easily.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Toro is having none of it.
Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toro is one step ahead there.
Toro pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control but Toro postures up.
Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Toro has control of the leg.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Toro is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Toro passes into side.
Toro cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Toro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Toro.
Garcia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Toro.
Toro tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Toro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toro is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is looking to control Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Toro from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toro throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aze Toro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia wants to slow Toro down by chopping away at his legs.
Toro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Toro counters with a nice body shot.
Toro misses with a body shot.
Toro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toro connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toro quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toro sees it coming and defends easily.
Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Toro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Toro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Toro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Aze Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Toro is defending well.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Toro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Toro defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is thwarting Toro's attempts to control the position.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toro sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Toro is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toro defends it well.
Toro gets full guard.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Toro's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toro's guard.
Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toro 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.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toro is trying to keep Garcia in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aze Toro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Toro misses.
Toro lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Toro lands a body shot.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toro throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Toro slips the punch.
Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Toro misses with a wild combination.
Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Toro throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia lands a jab.
A slow jab from Toro misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Toro's head.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toro doesn't seem bothered though.
Toro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toro is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Toro advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toro prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Toro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Toro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garcia wants to control but Toro is having none of it.
Garcia regains half guard.
Toro trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Toro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aze Toro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia punching from the bottom.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Toro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garcia has worked his arm free - good work by Garcia!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Garcia.
Well Toro 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aze Toro!
After winning the bout, Aze Toro 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bjarno Lackenmeier enters the cage!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lackenmeier tries to clinch there but Cormier circles away.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cormier looks to land a combination but Lackenmeier avoids it well.
Cormier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lackenmeier has time to react.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Lackenmeier.
Cormier missing with a left hand there. Lackenmeier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cormier connects with a single shot there.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Lackenmeier wants to clinch.
Cormier misses with a straight left.
Cormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lackenmeier to the mat! Lackenmeier manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lackenmeier controlling Cormier's posture.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Lackenmeier blocks nicely.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lackenmeier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lackenmeier pulls Cormier in close to his closed guard and prevents Cormier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lackenmeier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lackenmeier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lackenmeier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier throws a shot from downtown. Lackenmeier moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Lackenmeier shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Lackenmeier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lackenmeier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch but Cormier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Cormier misses.
Bjarno Lackenmeier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cormier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lackenmeier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cormier working away.
Cormier looks up at the clock and then as Lackenmeier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cormier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lackenmeier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cormier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cormier thows a huge punch but Lackenmeier dodges it nicely.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Lackenmeier won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier wants to improve his position but Cormier is controlling well.
Cormier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lackenmeier is trying to control but can't.
Lackenmeier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lackenmeier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lackenmeier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cormier!
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cormier is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lackenmeier controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cormier swings for the body but Lackenmeier moves out of range.
Cormier looks to land a right hand but Lackenmeier moved out of range.
Lackenmeier ducks under a wild hook from Cormier.
Lackenmeier doesn't manage to clinch there - Cormier circles away.
Lackenmeier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cormier.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lackenmeier doesn't manage to clinch there - Cormier circles away.
Lackenmeier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lackenmeier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lackenmeier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cormier working the body and head with strikes.
It looks like Bjarno Lackenmeier has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier lands a few punches from side control.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lackenmeier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Lackenmeier defends it.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lackenmeier defending well though.
Lackenmeier is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lackenmeier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lackenmeier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lackenmeier is keeping the position for now.
Cormier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lackenmeier wants to stand up but Cormier is controlling him.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lackenmeier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lackenmeier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier 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.
Cormier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cormier passes Lackenmeier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cormier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lackenmeier gets back to full guard.
Cormier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier works over Lackenmeier with some ground and pound from guard.
Cormier landing with the ground and pound.
Cormier preventing the sweep.
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Lackenmeier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lackenmeier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormier's guard.
Cormier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lackenmeier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cormier misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier misses with a looping right.
Cormier gets tackled into the cage by Lackenmeier. Lackenmeier maintains the clinch.
Lackenmeier working Cormier over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lackenmeier as Cormier tries to tie him up.
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lackenmeier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cormier's efforts to push away.
Lackenmeier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lackenmeier lands a nice knee to the body.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjarno Lackenmeier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lackenmeier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier jumps guard but Lackenmeier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Cormier 's eye.
Knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier working Cormier over with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lackenmeier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the head.
Lackenmeier connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands a nice knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Lackenmeier scores with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lackenmeier.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.
Lackenmeier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lackenmeier lands a good knee to the midsection. Cormier won't want to take too many of those.
Lackenmeier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier connects with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Lackenmeier.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Cormier stalling.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lackenmeier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lackenmeier crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Lackenmeier with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lackenmeier is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lackenmeier scores a nice knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniel Cormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarno Lackenmeier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cormier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro comes to the cage accompanied by Buckethead - jump man. This should be fireworks!
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253 lbs
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34
285 lbs
40 - 27 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinksy.
Minotauro tries to score with a low kick but Pinksy moves his leg out of the way.
Minotauro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Minotauro misses.
Pinksy connects with a jab.
Minotauro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinksy throws a lazy right hand but Minotauro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minotauro moves into range and clinches up with Pinksy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minotauro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pinksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minotauro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pinksy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Minotauro's brow.
Pinksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minotauro has him pressed against the cage.
Pinksy takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minotauro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minotauro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinksy's efforts to push away.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Minotauro is controlling him.
Minotauro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinksy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinksy throws an overhand right that lands on Minotauro's shoulder, as Minotauro tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a big shot that misses.
Pinksy checks a low kick from Minotauro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinksy.
Pinksy tests Minotauro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with a body shot.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pinksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinksy scores with the left hand. Minotauro knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinksy scores with a shot to the body.
Pinksy feints a jab promting Minotauro to slip. Pinksy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minotauro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Pinksy throws a head kick but Minotauro moves out of range.
Minotauro loads up on a big right hand but Pinksy slips the punch.
Minotauro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Minotauro throws the kick towards the body but Pinksy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Minotauro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minotauro thuds his right hand into Pinksy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinksy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinksy defending well as Minotauro loads up on a big left hand.
Minotauro moves forwards but Pinksy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinksy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinksy scores with a jab. Minotauro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinksy throws a nice looking combination but Minotauro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Pinksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinksy.
Minotauro misses with a straight right.
Pinksy lands with a good body shot.
Pinksy blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinksy connects with a right hand. Minotauro shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minotauro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Minotauro is predictable there
and Pinksy counters with a stiff right hand.
Minotauro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minotauro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinksy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minotauro thinking.
Minotauro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinksy misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinksy blocks a head kick by Minotauro.
Jab, jab by Pinksy - just one landing.
Minotauro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinksy looks to score with a jab to the body but Minotauro is just out of range.
Pinksy lands a nice hook to Minotauro's body. Minotauro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
Minotauro blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Minotauro.
Pinksy throws a head kick but Minotauro moves out of range.
Pinksy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinksy throws a hook to the side of Minotauro's head but Minotauro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minotauro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinksy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minotauro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Minotauro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pinksy to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinksy lands with a hook. Minotauro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinksy. Minotauro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinksy lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a body punch but Pinksy moves out of range.
Minotauro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minotauro throws a combination that misses
and Pinksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pinksy!
Pinksy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Minotauro.
Minotauro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinksy throws out the jab.
Pinksy throws a head kick but Minotauro moves out of range.
Minotauro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinksy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minotauro. That did some damage!
Minotauro needs to keep his hands up - Pinksy had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinksy throws out a loose jab but Minotauro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinksy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minotauro misses with a low kick.
Pinksy throws a front kick that sends Minotauro stumbling back into the cage.
Pinksy misses with a looping right.
Minotauro throws a push kick but Pinksy slaps the foot to one side.
Minotauro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinksy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minotauro if he has to take too many more of those.
Minotauro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minotauro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinksy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinksy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pinksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minotauro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pinksy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Pinksy finds it's way through Minotauro's defenses.
Pinksy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinksy.
Pinksy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinksy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minotauro.
Pinksy feints a jab promting Minotauro to slip. Pinksy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minotauro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro ducks right into an uppercut from Pinksy.
Pinksy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minotauro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinksy staying out of range there.
Pinksy misses with a wild combination.
Pinksy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Pinksy tries to keep at a distance but Minotauro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minotauro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinksy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minotauro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinksys head.
Minotauro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinksy working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy 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! This is the final round!
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
Minotauro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinksy misses the shot to the body.
Pinksy lands a head kick. Minotauro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Pinksy catches Minotauro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinksy scores with a nice head shot.
Minotauro digs a good hook to Pinksy's body.
Pinksy throws a looping overhand right but Minotauro ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minotauro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinksy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinksy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinksy misses with a body shot.
Pinksy lands a head kick. Minotauro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy misses the jab.
Pinksy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Minotauro misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinksy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minotauro takes one on the button.
Minotauro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinksy throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Minotauro throws a looping overhand right but Pinksy ducks down to avoid it.
Pinksy misses with a combination
and Minotauro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minotauro misses with a hook. Pinksy ducked under it nicely.
Minotauro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with a hook.
Minotauro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinksy lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minotauro throws an overhand right that lands on Pinksy's shoulder, as Pinksy tries to avoid the shot.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minotauro avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy lands a head kick. Minotauro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Minotauro misses.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Pinksy.
Minotauro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minotauro misses with a left hand
letting Pinksy counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinksy loads up on a big right hand but Minotauro slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Pinksy - just one landing.
Minotauro slips a straight right by Pinksy.
Pinksy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinksy missing with a left hand there. Minotauro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minotauro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pinksy backs up against the cage.
Pinksy is rocked!
It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
Minotauro closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Pinksy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ze Minotauro!
After winning the bout, Ze Minotauro 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Hentschel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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146 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendell Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Hentschel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hentschel throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Hentschel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Nice body kick there by Hentschel.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Hentschel avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hentschel scores with a nice right hand.
Hentschel lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
Good exchange - Hentschel coming out on top.
Hentschel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hentschel. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hentschel shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hentschel. Hentschel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Hentschel staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Hentschel.
Oliveira works Hentschel's body with a nice hook.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Hentschel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hentschel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hentschel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Hentschel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hentschel lands with a good body shot.
Hentschel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hentschel.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hentschel cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hentschel lands a jab.
Hentschel misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Hentschel.
Hentschel misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hentschel.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Hentschel.
Hentschel slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Hentschel connects with the punch.
Hentschel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Hentschel.
Oliveira throws a hook but Hentschel blocks it.
Hentschel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Hentschel misses.
Hentschel misses with a straight left.
Hentschel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wendell Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Hentschel.
Hentschel throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Hentschel only half commits.
Hentschel misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Hentschel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hentschel somewhat.
Hentschel avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Hentschel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hentschel looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Hentschel.
Hentschel throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hentschel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hentschel ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Hentschel dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Hentschel avoids the punch easily.
Hentschel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Hentschel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hentschel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Hentschel throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Hentschel moves away and avoids it.
Hentschel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Hentschel getting side control.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hentschel is working away from the top position though.
Hentschel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Hentschel slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Hentschel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Hentschel has control of the leg.
Hentschel winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Hentschel's head to control him but Hentschel postures up.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
Hentschel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hentschel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hentschel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hentschel prevents Oliveira from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira kicks Hentschel off and gets back to his feet.
Hentschel thows a body shot but no joy.
Hentschel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hentschel staying out of range there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hentschel.
Oliveira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hentschel cracks Oliveira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hentschel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Hentschel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hentschel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Oliveira is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Hentschel pushes him away.
Hentschel lands a big elbow.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hentschel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hentschel raining down shots from the mount!
Hentschel lands a nice shot to the head.
Hentschel with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hentschel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Oliveira in real trouble here! The ref calls for Oliveira to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Hentschel!
A relieved looking Stefan Hentschel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Salcedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luther Heggs's chin.
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34
278 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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30
280 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salcedo.
The fighters circling - Salcedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heggs moves away from the strike by Salcedo.
Salcedo keeps Heggs at a distance using the push kick.
Salcedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Salcedo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salcedo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo misses with the combination.
Salcedo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salcedo misses with a hook. Heggs ducked under it nicely.
Heggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salcedo. Salcedo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heggs.
Salcedo throws a lazy uppercut
and Heggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Heggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salcedo misses with a body shot.
Luther Heggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heggs defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Salcedo. That snapped Heggs's head back.
Heggs defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo looks to land a left hand but Heggs moved out of range nicely.
Heggs blocks a head kick by Salcedo.
Heggs tries to move into range but Salcedo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salcedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a jab to the body
letting Heggs counter with a right hand.
Salcedo throws a nice looking combination but Heggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salcedo misses with a right hand
and Heggs counters with a straight right hand.
Salcedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcedo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Salcedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salcedo misses with a left hand
and Heggs counters with a body kick that stops Salcedo in his tracks momentarily.
Salcedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salcedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salcedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Heggs.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Heggs moves out of range.
Salcedo checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Heggs.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Heggs avoids them all with ease.
Heggs drops Salcedo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Salcedo looks back up at him and smiles so Heggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Salcedo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs blocks a jab.
A jab from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heggs tries to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling the position.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heggs drops Salcedo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salcedo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Salcedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heggs throws a big uppercut that drops Salcedo! More strikes from Heggs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Salcedo lies dazed against the cage as Heggs celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Heggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
272 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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244 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kongo misses
and Kharitonov counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kharitonov managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kharitonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Kongo's ribcage. Kongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kharitonov.
Kongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo taking a breather.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kharitonov cracks Kongo with a nice body shot.
Kongo looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov presses Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kharitonov lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Kharitonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a shot to the body.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongo takes a shot to the head.
Kongo is rocked!
Kharitonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharitonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharitonovs head.
Kharitonov misses with a body punch.
Kharitonov has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kharitonov gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
Kharitonov pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
Kongo scores with a shot to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Kharitonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharitonov blocking some punches.
Kharitonov avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
Kharitonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kharitonov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kongo to his knees! Kharitonov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
After winning the bout, Boris Kharitonov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. 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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22
300 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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36
277 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olhoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tango.
Tango missing with a left hand there. Olhoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tango throws a big shot that misses.
Tango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Tango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olhoffer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tango throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tango throws a right hand that Olhoffer ducks under and follows up with a left that Olhoffer also avoids with ease.
Tango throws a big shot that misses.
Olhoffer ducks under a wild hook from Tango.
Tango lunges at Olhoffer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olhoffer's hand.
Tango swings for the body but Olhoffer moves out of range.
Wango Tango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Olhoffer.
Olhoffer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tango fakes the body blow, causing Olhoffer to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Olhoffer goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wango Tango!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wango Tango made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get Out - Circa Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
335 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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240 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muroi is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muroi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muroi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muroi is looking to escape.
Muroi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Muroi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muroi tries to get out of the position.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva prevents Muroi from standing back up.
Muroi pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Muroi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva is putting a hurting on Muroi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Muroi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva working the ground and pound.
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!
Muroi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muroi pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva cracks Muroi with a big elbow.
Muroi taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Muroi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva trying to control the position but Muroi is working away.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Muroi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva 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.
Muroi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muroi wants to get back to his feet but Silva is dominant here and he's now got Muroi's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muroi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silva wants to control but Muroi is keeping busy.
Silva lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Muroi trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
Silva throwing damaging strikes from the back! Muroi could be in trouble here!
Silva lands punches and elbows.
Muroi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Silva lands shots from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Muroi!
Muroi covers up after that shot from Silva.
Muroi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Silva has Muroi flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is landing with strikes from the back.
Silva lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Muroi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Silva lands shots from the back.
Well, with Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Muroi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Muroi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Silva!
Muroi is taking damage to the body and head.
Silva drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Muroi is in real trouble here! Silva lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Silva is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robson Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Robson Silva 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Muerte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rai Leonardo's chin.
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312 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Muerte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muerte throws a shot from downtown. Leonardo moves away and avoids it.
Leonardo lands a leg kick that knocks Muerte off balance momentarily.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muerte tries for a takedown but Leonardo circles away easily
and Leonardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muerte tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonardo.
Leonardo thumps Muerte with a low kick.
Leonardo fakes the leg kick and cracks Muerte in the body.
Muerte looks winded!
Leonardo feints and then cracks Muerte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muerte down.
Leonardo drops Muerte with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muerte looks back up at him and smiles so Leonardo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Thiago Muerte has been cut.
Leonardo fakes the leg kick and cracks Muerte in the body.
Leonardo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Muerte collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo retains his super heavyweight title!
Rai Leonardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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