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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wolfman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Wolfman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfman throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Wolfman throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Wolfman.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Souza lands with a nice combination. Wolfman backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Robert Wolfman has been cut.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Wolfman instigates a clinch.
Wolfman tries to pull guard but Souza holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolfman drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Wolfman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza working for a triangle but Wolfman defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Wolfman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souza working for a triangle but Wolfman defends it easily.
Souza working for a triangle but Wolfman defends it easily.
Wolfman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolfman trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Wolfman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Wolfman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Wolfman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Wolfman from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Wolfman counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Wolfman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza looks gassed!
A big left from Souza misses.
A lazy left from Wolfman finds it's target.
It looks like Vitor Souza has been cut.
Wolfman throws a combination that misses
and Souza counters with a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfman.
Wolfman slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Wolfman scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfman cracks Souza on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Souza falls backwards against the cage. Wolfman follows up with more strikes that drop Souza to his knees. Wolfman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Souza! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Wolfman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ricci shoots in but Mark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricci shoots in for a double leg but Mark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Mark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ricci.
Ricci looks for a takedown but Mark sprawls well.
Mark moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Ricci shoots in for a double leg but Mark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mark defends it nicely.
Mark doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Mark stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricci. Ricci gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricci shoots in for a double leg but Mark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mark's waist but Mark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricci off to one side.
Ricci looks gassed!
Ricci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Mark closes the distance and pushes Ricci back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Mark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mark works on Ricci's body with a couple of short punches.
Mark wants to break free but Ricci has control.
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mark drags the fight down to the ground.
Mark pulls Ricci in close to prevent any damage.
Ricci preventing the sweep.
Mark seems keen to control Ricci's posture.
Ricci trying to control but Mark is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark working for a triangle but Ricci defends it easily.
Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricci has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mark to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ricci is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mark pulls down on the head and he's put Ricci to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Mark!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Macintye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Macintye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintye throws out a loose jab but English uses good head movement to avoid it.
English changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macintye tries to avoid it but English manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macintye to the ground. Macintye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macintye stuffs the takedown.
Macintye thuds a left hand into English's body.
English is breathing heavily.
Macintye punishes English's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macintye cracks English with a big right hand and English goes down!
It looks like Luke English has been cut.
Macintye wants to get up but he can't break English's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Macintye controlling from the top position.
English trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Macintye wants to get up but he can't break English's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Macintye works over English with some ground and pound from guard.
English working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macintye.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Macintye any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macintye avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English looks up at the clock. Bad move! Macintye lands a right hand from hell, dropping English. Macintye pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Macintye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iwill Kickurcuntin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Muts Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iwill Kickurcuntin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Muts Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickurcuntin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nutz.
Nutz tries to clinch but Kickurcuntin is having none of it.
Kickurcuntin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Kickurcuntin trying to control the pace.
Kickurcuntin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kickurcuntin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kickurcuntin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nutz in his tracks.
Nutz with a poor takedown
and Kickurcuntin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickurcuntin misses with a few strikes there.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Kickurcuntin circles away easily
and Kickurcuntin counters with a shoot takedown. Nutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Kickurcuntin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nutz is proving hard to escape from.
Kickurcuntin stands up and waves to Nutz to follow him.
Nutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kickurcuntin circles away.
Kickurcuntin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickurcuntin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kickurcuntin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kickurcuntin is breathing heavily.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Kickurcuntin maintains control.
Kickurcuntin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kickurcuntin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kickurcuntin looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kickurcuntin prevents Nutz from getting the reversal.
Kickurcuntin controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Kickurcuntin won't let Nutz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kickurcuntin controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kickurcuntin content just to control the position here.
Kickurcuntin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Iwill Kickurcuntin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kickurcuntin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nutz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kickurcuntin working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwill Kickurcuntin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kickurcuntin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickurcuntin misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutz has his takedown stuffed
and Kickurcuntin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nutz!
Kickurcuntin content just to control the position here.
Nutz is working to get back to half guard.
Kickurcuntin controlling from mount.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Kickurcuntin is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickurcuntin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kickurcuntin stands up from half guard.
Kickurcuntin misses with a two punch combination.
Kickurcuntin throws out a loose jab but Nutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iwill Kickurcuntin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickurcuntin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutz counters with a two punch combo.
Kickurcuntin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kickurcuntin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nutz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Kickurcuntin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kickurcuntin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nutz wants to clinch up but Kickurcuntin keeps it at a distance.
Kickurcuntin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz wants to stand and escape but Kickurcuntin is having none of it.
Nutz has a closed guard, preventing Kickurcuntin from standing up.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz has his foot on Kickurcuntin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kickurcuntin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kickurcuntin stands up from Nutz's guard - Kickurcuntin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kickurcuntin moves out of range of the body kick from Nutz.
Kickurcuntin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutz's guard.
Nutz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz has a closed guard, preventing Kickurcuntin from standing up.
Kickurcuntin won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Kickurcuntin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kickurcuntin!
Kickurcuntin is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwill Kickurcuntin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nutz throws a body kick that misses.
Kickurcuntin throws a jab when Nutz was well out of range.
Kickurcuntin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kickurcuntin decides to stand and escape the position.
Kickurcuntin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nutz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iwill Kickurcuntin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Kickurcuntin misses.
Kickurcuntin wants to clinch up but Nutz keeps it at a distance.
Kickurcuntin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kickurcuntin breaks from the clinch.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kickurcuntin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nutz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kickurcuntin throws a nice looking combination but Nutz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kickurcuntin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iwill Kickurcuntin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Muts Nutz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nutz.
Kickurcuntin throws a nice looking combination but Nutz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nutz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kickurcuntin but Kickurcuntin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kickurcuntin misses the target.
Nutz shoots in but Kickurcuntin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickurcuntin misses with a combination
and Nutz counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nutz.
Kickurcuntin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nutz controls Kickurcuntin momentarily but Kickurcuntin frees himself.
Kickurcuntin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kickurcuntin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Kickurcuntin maintains control.
Kickurcuntin controlling the position easily from mount.
Kickurcuntin tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Nutz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin controlling the position easily from mount.
Nutz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Kickurcuntin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nutz to stand up.
Nutz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kickurcuntin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kickurcuntin is trying to break free.
Nutz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kickurcuntin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickurcuntin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nutz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickurcuntin tries to avoid it but Nutz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickurcuntin to the ground. Kickurcuntin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kickurcuntin misses with a combination
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nutz.
Kickurcuntin is trying to break the clinch but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Kickurcuntin is trying to break the clinch but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Kickurcuntin wants to break free but Nutz has control.
Nutz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nutz tries to break free but Kickurcuntin pushes him back against the cage.
Kickurcuntin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nutz ducks under a wild hook from Kickurcuntin.
Kickurcuntin swinging wildly here.
Iwill Kickurcuntin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickurcuntin pinned against the cage. Kickurcuntin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kickurcuntin tries to bum rush Nutz with a series of wild strikes but Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwill Kickurcuntin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kickurcuntin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwill Kickurcuntin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illidan Stormrage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Illidan Stormrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage takes one to the side of the head.
Fury throws a jab when Stormrage was well out of range.
Stormrage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stormrage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fury as he jumps to the side.
Fury fails to land with a series of punches.
Stormrage moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Stormrage looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illidan Stormrage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Fury scores with a body shot.
Stormrage takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Illidan Stormrage has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury cracks Stormrage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fury has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stormrage to stand back up!
Stormrage is rocked!
Stormrage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Fury misses.
Stormrage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormrage wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fury keeping full guard, as Stormrage tries to pass.
Stormrage has gone for a leg lock! Fury slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stormrage's guard.
Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Stormrage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury gets to his feet - Stormrage follows without any prompting.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fury.
Stormrage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Stormrage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stormrage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stormrage's head backwards.
Fury drops Stormrage with a beautiful combination! Stormrage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fury is looking for the KO!
Oh Stormrage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stormrage to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stormrage looks to clinch but Fury throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stormrage taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Fury!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
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, Barry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
McSofterson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McSofterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson lands with a hook. Henderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McSofterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSofterson blocks it with crossed arms.
McSofterson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but McSofterson avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson looks gassed!
McSofterson lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson avoiding damage as McSofterson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
McSofterson working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Barry Henderson has been cut.
McSofterson feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, McSofterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
McSofterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henderson, up you get!
McSofterson gets a clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson lands the left hand.
McSofterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McSofterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McSofterson clinches.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as McSofterson controls the action.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
McSofterson stalling.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from McSofterson.
The referee calls for McSofterson to work.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
McSofterson clinches.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSofterson.
McSofterson lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.
McSofterson darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson tries a body shot but McSofterson blocks it.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSofterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson tries to stall but McSofterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSofterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McSofterson stalks Henderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henderson's face. Henderson staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from McSofterson does it's job there.
McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McSofterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents McSofterson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson tries a body shot but McSofterson blocks it.
McSofterson pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSofterson lands a body shot.
McSofterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
McSofterson stalls.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSofterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson leaves McSofterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McSofterson rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McSofterson.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks with his arms.
McSofterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McSofterson slows down the pace here.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks it.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson has McSofterson pressed against the cage, preventing McSofterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSofterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSofterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
McSofterson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSofterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSofterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
McSofterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McSofterson lands with a left to the head.
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson wants to clinch but McSofterson slips to the side
and McSofterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSofterson is looking to clinch.
McSofterson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSofterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McSofterson stands up from Henderson's guard - McSofterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Softy McSofterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McSofterson decides to stand and escape the position.
Henderson wants to clinch but McSofterson slips to the side
and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
McSofterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson keeps the fight on the outside.
McSofterson feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, McSofterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McSofterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McSofterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson preventing the sweep.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but McSofterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McSofterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
McSofterson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
so Henderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSofterson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSofterson instigates a clinch.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks with his arms.
McSofterson lands with a right to the head.
McSofterson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSofterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McSofterson.
McSofterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.
McSofterson pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSofterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
McSofterson controlling from the top position.
Henderson is working an open guard so McSofterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
McSofterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSofterson has his back to the cage.
McSofterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McSofterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
Henderson looks to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
McSofterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSofterson's efforts to push away.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSofterson blocks it with crossed arms.
McSofterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Henderson wants to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a shoot takedown into 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.
Henderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Henderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Fridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Goldberg Theme. Lyoto Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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347 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Fridge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Fridge pushes him off.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fridge.
A left lands for Fridge.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Fridge tries to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fridge is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Fridge wants to break free but Silva has control.
Fridge tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Fridge is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva pulls Fridge into guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is trying to control. Fridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fridge wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fridge looks gassed!
Silva wants to control the pace but Fridge is squirming around nicely.
Fridge squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fridge is looking to escape.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fridge is holding on tight.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fridge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva lands a big elbow.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fridge because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Fridge shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Fridge.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fridge's efforts to push away.
Fridge tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot.
Fridge throws a head punch that misses.
Fridge tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fridge stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva prevents Fridge from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridge is trying to break free.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva works on Fridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva tries for a takedown but Fridge manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fridge is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyoto Silva!
Lyoto Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brazilian Death. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Machida.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Downs wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Downs tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Downs misses with the combination.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Downs is out of range.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Downs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Downs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machida finds it's way round the side to connect with Downs's head.
Machida slips a straight right by Downs.
Machida swings for the body but Downs moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Downs throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida lands with a straight right. Downs didn't see that one coming.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Downs looks gassed!
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!
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
Dameon Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Downs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Downs with an uppercut!
Downs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Downs closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Downs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida clobbers Downs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machida drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Downs right on the button. Downs goes down! Machida follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Machida gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dameon Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escovedo has chosen Pantera as his entrance music. Roger Lorenzo 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Escovedo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escovedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lorenzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escovedo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lorenzo avoids the body shot from Escovedo.
Lorenzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a jab when Escovedo was well out of range.
Lorenzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escovedo scores with a nice head shot.
Escovedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Escovedo misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escovedo.
Lorenzo misses with a looping right.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot.
Lorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Escovedo misses with a hook. Lorenzo ducked under it nicely.
Lorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escovedo throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzo's shoulder, as Lorenzo tries to avoid the shot.
Escovedo works the jab nicely.
Escovedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Escovedo misses the target.
Escovedo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lorenzo lands a slapping body shot.
Escovedo misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo misses with a looping right.
Lorenzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escovedo on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a body punch but Escovedo moves out of range.
Lorenzo feints and as Escovedo raises his hands in defense, Lorenzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Lorenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Escovedo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escovedo keeping moving, preventing Lorenzo from controlling successfully.
Escovedo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo keeping full guard, as Lorenzo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escovedo keeping moving, preventing Lorenzo from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lorenzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lorenzo is looking to wear down Escovedo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escovedo loads up on a big right hand but Lorenzo slips the punch.
Escovedo misses the body punch
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Escovedo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lorenzo throws a hook but Escovedo blocks it.
Lorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
Lorenzo slips under a jab.
Lorenzo avoids the body shot from Escovedo.
Lorenzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Escovedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzo throws a nice looking combination but Escovedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escovedo throws a big shot that misses.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Escovedo is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escovedo.
Escovedo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lorenzo counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Escovedo misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lorenzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo staying out of range there.
Lorenzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorenzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lorenzo thuds a left hand into Escovedo's body.
Lorenzo misses with a jab to the body
and Escovedo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escovedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lorenzo. Lorenzo gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Escovedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escovedo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escovedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lorenzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escovedo.
Escovedo misses with a double jab.
Escovedo lands with a cross.
Escovedo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Escovedo. That snapped Lorenzo's head back.
Lorenzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escovedo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Escovedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escovedo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escovedo is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo dodges the punch combination from Escovedo.
Escovedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
Escovedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
Escovedo walks into a straight right hand from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo walks into a jab.
Lorenzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escovedo to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Lorenzo.
Escovedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Escovedo moves out of range.
Lorenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from Escovedo.
Lorenzo looks to throw the jab but Escovedo is out of range.
Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escovedo.
Escovedo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Alonso Escovedo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Escovedo.
Lorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escovedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzo.
Escovedo misses with a body shot
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorenzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lorenzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escovedo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.
Escovedo avoids the body shot from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escovedo is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is taking a breather. Escovedo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escovedo is looking to escape.
Lorenzo controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lorenzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escovedo throws a lazy right hand but Lorenzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escovedo.
Lorenzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lorenzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Escovedo misses
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Lorenzo.
Escovedo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escovedo looks to land a left hand but Lorenzo moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo connects with a single shot there.
Escovedo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lorenzo throws a right hand that Escovedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Escovedo also avoids with ease.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the body.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.
Escovedo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot.
Escovedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
Escovedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzo.
Escovedo with a nice cross.
Escovedo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lorenzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escovedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo lunges at Escovedo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escovedo's hand.
Escovedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escovedo throws a hook but Lorenzo avoids it easily.
Escovedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escovedo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lorenzo off the cage and back into rage.
Escovedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorenzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a left to the body.
Lorenzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lorenzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escovedo manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Escovedo scores with a three punch combo!
Escovedo misses with a two punch combination.
Escovedo misses the jab.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Escovedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escovedo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escovedo.
Lorenzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo scores with a body shot.
Lorenzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escovedo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escovedo avoids the body shot from Lorenzo.
Escovedo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escovedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Escovedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzo. Escovedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzo lands a nice hook to Escovedo's body. Escovedo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escovedo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Escovedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lorenzo staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lorenzo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
That's time! Lorenzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lorenzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escovedo misses with a shot to the body
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lorenzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escovedo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lorenzo tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzo.
Lorenzo misses with a straight right.
Alonso Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escovedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Escovedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Escovedo avoids them all with ease.
Lorenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escovedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Escovedo misses with a body punch
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escovedo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab.
Escovedo takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escovedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lorenzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escovedo's head.
Lorenzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Escovedo is not content to let Lorenzo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escovedo to regain full guard.
Escovedo keeping moving, preventing Lorenzo from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo 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.
Lorenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escovedo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lorenzo throwing strikes but missing.
Lorenzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Escovedo seems keen to control Lorenzo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lorenzo had his way with Alonso Escovedo in that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Escovedo throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.
Escovedo takes a swing at Lorenzo's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Escovedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escovedo throws a hook but Lorenzo avoids it easily.
Lorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escovedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzo.
Escovedo lands a two punch combo.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Escovedo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escovedo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lorenzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escovedo won't be happy with that.
Lorenzo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Escovedo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is looking to take a break and control but Escovedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lorenzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alonso Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lorenzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lorenzo moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lorenzo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lorenzo controlling from mount.
Lorenzo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lorenzo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Escovedo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Roger Lorenzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo tries to hold on but Lorenzo pushes him away.
Roger Lorenzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorenzo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escovedo is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lorenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lorenzo!
Roger Lorenzo retains his heavyweight title!
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