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UVT: 2014 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Buckner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buckner throws a hook but Strasser blocks it.
Buckner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strasser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strasser misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Buckner misses.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buckner wants to clinch but Strasser slips to the side
and Strasser counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Strasser misses.
Decent striking displayed by Buckner there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckner tries to clinch up.
Strasser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buckner throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckner is looking to clinch.
Buckner tries to clinch but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Buckner.
Matt Buckner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strasser lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strasser slips under a jab from Buckner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner moves in looking to clinch but Strasser pushes him off.
Buckner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strasser keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckner misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strasser.
Strasser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buckner on the side of the head.
Buckner is looking to clinch but Strasser is avoiding it.
Buckner ducks under a wild hook from Strasser.
A big right from Buckner misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser works Buckner's body with a nice hook.
Buckner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buckner throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buckner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Buckner.
Buckner closes the distance but Strasser moves to the side
and Strasser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strasser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckner.
Strasser misses with a straight left.
Strasser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strasser swinging wildly here.
Strasser moves away from the strike by Buckner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner tries to clinch up
and Strasser counters with a left and a right that stings Buckner.
Buckner misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Strasser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buckner fails to land with a series of punches.
Strasser scores with a hook.
Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckner.
Strasser checks the leg kick.
Buckner throws a head kick but Strasser moves out of range.
Buckner slips a jab and a cross from Strasser.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner walks into a stiff left hand from Strasser.
Good shot there by Buckner.
Buckner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strasser staying out of range there.
Buckner misses with a lunging right hand
and Strasser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strasser misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckner misses with a straight left.
Strasser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buckner, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckner moves into range and clinches up with Strasser.
Buckner tries to pull guard but Strasser won't allow it.
Buckner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rosen Strasser will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buckner throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Strasser slips under a jab from Buckner.
A jab lands there for Buckner.
Rosen Strasser is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buckner cracks Strasser with an open hand slap.
Buckner misses the jab.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckner has closed the distance and engaged Strasser in a clinch.
Strasser pulls Buckner into guard.
Buckner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strasser is pulling down on Buckner's head. It's preventing any offense from Buckner, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner tries to stand but Strasser is controlling from the bottom.
Strasser wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buckner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Strasser.
Buckner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner thuds a left hand into Strasser's body.
Buckner scores with a punch to the head.
Buckner throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Buckner wants to clinch up but Strasser keeps it at a distance.
Strasser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buckner misses with a straight right.
Buckner rushes Strasser and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckner moves away from the strike by Strasser.
Buckner ducks right into an uppercut from Strasser.
Buckner tries to clinch but Strasser is having none of it.
A slow jab from Buckner misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Buckner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buckner.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buckner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strasser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buckner looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.
Buckner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buckner misses with an uppercut
and Strasser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Strasser.
Buckner misses with a lunging right hand
and Strasser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strasser slips under a jab from Buckner.
Strasser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buckner ducks right into an uppercut from Strasser.
Buckner misses with a looping left.
Strasser moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser misses with a looping right.
Buckner tries to clinch there but Strasser circles away.
Buckner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buckner misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckner tries to clinch up.
Buckner throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Buckner throws an off balance right hand
and Strasser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strasser moves out of range of the strikes.
Strasser throws a nice looking combination but Buckner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Buckner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strasser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Strasser.
Buckner is rocked!
Buckner lands a leg kick that knocks Strasser off balance momentarily.
Buckner is still on wobbly legs! Can Strasser finish him?
Strasser scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buckner misses the jab.
Buckner throws a lazy uppercut
and Strasser counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Buckner to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Strasser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rosen Strasser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Walter White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White actively working from the bottom here.
White gets full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from White.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there!
Gracie is looking to stand but Gracie has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie throwing strikes here but White is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White blocking the ground and pound.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
White has given up his back here.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but White has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is trying to stick to White's back but White is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie tries to control but White wriggling away.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
White regains half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
White is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it White is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffson Gracie!
Jeffson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Blimm's chin.
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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
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Blimm which made him look bad.
Blimm takes the fight into the clinch.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Blimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blimm misses with a wild combination.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Blimm is keeping the position.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm 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.
Blimm looking to control.
Bobby Blimm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Blimm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blimm lands in his opponent's guard.
Blimm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bishop's guard.
Bishop has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blimm off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Blimm.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Blimm counters with a nice leg kick.
Blimm misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
Blimm lands a jab-cross combination.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blimm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blimm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Blimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Blimm thuds his shin into the meat of Bishop's side.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Blimm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blimm darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Blimm into the cage.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Blimm misses.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blimm connects with a crisp jab.
Blimm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Blimm moved out of range.
A big right from Blimm misses.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Blimm moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blimm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blimm pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Blimm 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bobby Blimm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blimm looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Blimm dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Blimm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blimm continues to drive forward.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blimm ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blimm throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blimm counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blimm looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blimm. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Blimm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Blimm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bishop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bishop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bishop!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Blimm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blimm gets back to full guard.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blimm is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Blimm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bobby Blimm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blimm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop won't allow Blimm to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bishop stays in close to Blimm's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bryan Bishop wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into Blimm's guard.
Blimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Blimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blimm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
Blimm can't keep his opponent in guard - Bishop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
Blimm is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm trying to control from the bottom.
Blimm manages to get to full guard.
Blimm is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Blimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Blimm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bishop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
Blimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop works over Blimm with some ground and pound from guard.
Blimm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Blimm has Bishop pulled in close to control his posture.
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop stands and throws Blimm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blimm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blimm struggling a bit here.
Blimm tries to control but Bishop manages to take his back.
Bishop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blimm. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bishop controlling well, preventing Blimm from escaping the position.
Bishop lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Blimm hold on?!
Blimm just trying to survive but Bishop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blimm turns into Bishop and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blimm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blimm is controlling him.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Blimm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bishop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bishop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bishop!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm prevents Bishop from moving into mount.
Blimm is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
Bishop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blimm is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Blimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobby Blimm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop just content to control the position.
Blimm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blimm manages to get to full guard.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
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 Bryan Bishop.
Well Blimm 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Blimm!
Bobby Blimm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Lesnar has chosen go coors! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
300 lbs
15 - 17 - 1 |
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287 lbs
30 - 18 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent 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
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menezes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Menezes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Menezes's head but Menezes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.
Menezes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menezes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menezes is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Menezes is trying to push Lesnar away but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menezes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menezes avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Menezes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lesnar.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Menezes is blocking nicely.
Lesnar presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Lesnar lands an elbow just above Menezes 's eye.
It looks like Charles Menezes has been cut.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lesnar throws an elbow but misses.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Lesnar misses with an elbow strike.
Menezes avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Lesnar scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnar pushes off an throws an elbow but Menezes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menezes.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menezes.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
Menezes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menezes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menezes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.
Lesnar keeps control of Menezes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menezes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Menezes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menezes blocking some punches.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silverback Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Menezes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Menezes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
A punch combination from Menezes misses.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Lesnar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Menezes connects with a nice looking jab.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
Menezes swinging wildly here.
Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Menezes is out of range.
Menezes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes misses with a two punch combination.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Menezes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menezes moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menezes is defending well for now.
Silverback Lesnar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lesnar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menezes's brow.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menezes avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lesnar obliges.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Menezes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lesnar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menezes's brow.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Menezes in his tracks for a moment.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Menezes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Menezes in his tracks for a moment.
Lesnar landing knees to the body.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Menezes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menezes's defenses.
Menezes avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Menezes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar tries to work over Menezes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lesnar is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menezes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silverback Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Menezes's cut.
That's time! Menezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Menezes.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menezes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Menezes avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menezes.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Menezes with a series of wild strikes but Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
A punch combination from Menezes misses.
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Menezes blocks a jab.
Menezes misses with a series of wild punches.
Menezes misses with a combination
enabling Lesnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar connects with a body shot.
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
Menezes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Menezes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.
Lesnar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lesnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menezes at a distance.
Menezes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a jab when Menezes was well out of range.
Menezes with a hook.
No joy there for Menezes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menezes misses with a low kick.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
Silverback Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Menezes.
Lesnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Menezes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar throws the left hand but Menezes avoids the punch easily.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Silverback Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Menezes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles Menezes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menezes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Silverback Lesnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a two punch combination.
Menezes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menezes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Menezes ducks down to avoid it.
Menezes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Lesnar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Menezes finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menezes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar leaves Menezes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverback Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesnar 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silverback Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Words for boobs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
285 lbs
25 - 27 - 0 |
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36
285 lbs
41 - 32 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy thuds his right hand into Boubeez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinksy lands a jab to the head.
Pinksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinksy. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Boubeez. Beautiful body shot.
Pinksy throws a sloppy body shot
and Boubeez counters with a big head kick but Pinksy shrugs it off.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinksy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boubeez throws a hook but Pinksy blocks it.
Pinksy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boubeez avoids the body shot from Pinksy.
Pinksy slips under a jab from Boubeez.
Pinksy misses with a double jab.
Pinksy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
Boubeez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinksy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boubeez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinksy momentarily.
Pinksy throws an off balance right hand
and Boubeez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pinksy there.
Boubeez misses with the combination.
Pinksy lands an overhand right.
Boubeez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with a body shot.
Pinksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boubeez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinksy works Boubeez's body with a nice hook.
Boubeez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drew Pinksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinksy throws a right and a left that Boubeez avoids nicely.
Boubeez slips a straight right by Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boubeez moves forwards but Pinksy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinksy lands with a straight right. Boubeez didn't see that one coming.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Boubeez lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinksy off the cage and back into range.
Pinksy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boubeez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pinksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boubeez.
Pinksy misses with a body shot.
Pinksy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boubeez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boubeez throws a head kick that misses
and Pinksy counters with a head kick. That will keep Boubeez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pinksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinksy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinksy throws a right and a left that Boubeez avoids nicely.
Boubeez just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Pinksy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinksy takes a swing at Boubeez's ribcage but misses.
Pinksy slips under a jab.
Pinksy throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinksy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boubeez circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Pinksy moves away and avoids it.
Boubeez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boubeez moves away from the strike by Pinksy.
Boubeez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinksy was well out of range. Poor timing from Boubeez.
Boubeez takes one to the side of the head.
Pinksy works over Boubeez's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinksy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boubeez counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Pinksy has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iliek Boubeez!
Iliek Boubeez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Mizrahi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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36
159 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
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155 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chino Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bandito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bandito.
A big left from Bandito misses.
Bandito moves out of range as Mizrahi throws a body kick.
Bandito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mizrahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandito misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Mizrahi.
Bandito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mizrahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandito scores with a jab. Mizrahi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Mizrahi looks to land a right hand but Bandito moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandito misses with an uppercut.
Bandito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bandito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mizrahi connects with a body shot that sends Bandito's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Bandito moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mizrahi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandito throws a big shot that misses.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Mizrahi.
Some wild striking there from Bandito.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi misses with a left hand
and Bandito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandito throws a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head but Mizrahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Bandito is avoiding it.
Mizrahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Bandito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mizrahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mizrahi keeps Bandito at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandito throws a series of punches but Mizrahi avoids them all with ease.
Mizrahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizrahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mizrahi misses the target.
Good leg kick by Mizrahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bandito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mizrahi misses with a left hand
and Bandito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bandito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bandito is keeping busy.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chino Bandito has been cut.
Bandito working hard to break the clinch.
Mizrahi prevents Bandito from breaking the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mizrahi working Bandito over with knees to the body.
Bandito is breathing heavily.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mizrahi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandito under the eye.
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Bandito moved away.
Mizrahi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandito is rocked!
Mizrahi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Bandito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandito misses with some punches.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Bandito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mizrahi pushes Bandito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandito letting Mizrahi take a breather here.
Mizrahi lands a big knee to the head and Bandito goes down! Mizrahi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Mizrahi!
An out of breath Donnie Mizrahi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
36 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Volk Khan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Khan ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Khan wants a takedown.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Khan with that takedown attempt.
Khan moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khan.
Horrible takedown by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Khan throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Williams throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Khan ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khan stalling against the cage.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Khan misses.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
Williams misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams thumps Khan with a low kick.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khan takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Khan.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Khan.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams connects with the punch.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Khan catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan fails with the takedown.
Williams thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Williams moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Williams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan has Williams pressed against the cage.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams lands a body shot.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Khan walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams with a hook.
Khan goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Khan ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khan.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Khan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
A relieved looking Paul Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
38 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Simons III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Simons III to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III working for a choke but Aoki is defending well.
Simons III is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Simons III looking for the choke but no joy.
Simons III trying to control momentarily.
Aoki breaks Simons III's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simons III has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III 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.
Simons III seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki distracts Simons III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Simons III moves into full guard.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons III's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
My spies in Academia Ipanema inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aoki!
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki stays in close to Simons III's body and controls the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Simons III has wrist control.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
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!
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simons III is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aoki frees his head nicely. Oh but Simons III has switched to an armbar! Aoki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Simons III!
A relieved looking John Simons III thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (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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220 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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina instigates a clinch.
Lee is stalling here.
Requina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Requina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Requina to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Requina passes into side control.
Lee tries to bench press Requina off him but Requina keeps the position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Requina off and has taken his back!
Lee struggling to land strikes to the head as Requina covers up.
Lee thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lee lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Requina hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control.
Lee has the hooks in. Requina is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee gets his hands free as Requina looks to control.
Requina covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Requina is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Lee 's hooks.
Requina is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Requina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Requina is on top in guard.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Requina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Requina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Requina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Requina trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Requina wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Requina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Requina passes into side control.
Requina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Requina from controlling successfully.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Requina manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Requina controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Requina's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina working a defensive guard here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Requina keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitmon Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Requina moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Requina.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Requina moves out of range easily.
Lee blocks a jab.
Requina looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is looking to chop away at Requina's legs.
Jomar Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Requina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Requina tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Requina circles away.
Requina drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Requina misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitmon Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries a body shot but Requina blocks it.
Requina looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Requina tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Requina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Requina misses with the head strike.
Requina just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Requina misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Requina fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina working aggressively here.
Requina presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Requina misses with some punches.
Requina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee pushes Requina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Requina misses with a punch to the body.
Requina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Requina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Requina.
Requina blocks the elbow strike.
Lee is looking to control Requina's arms but Requina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina effectively controlling the action here.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Requinas head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee is trying to drag Requina to the mat but Requina just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Requina pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Requina after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Requina lands with a light punch inside.
Requina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Requina is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Requina into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Requina blocking some punches.
Requina prevents a body shot from Lee.
Requina stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Requina tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Requina prevents it.
Requina misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jomar Requina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee moves away from the strike by Requina.
Requina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Requina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee jabs Requina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Requina as he checks the leg kick.
Lee gets a clinch.
Jomar Requina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Requina pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Requina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Requina gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Requina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Requina blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina misses with a punch to the body.
Requina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Requina is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Requina is trying to escape back to his feet but Lee uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Requina is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Requina is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hitmon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee grinds an elbow into Requina's temple.
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!
Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Requina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Requina takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Requina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Requina is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee throws an elbow but Requina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee lands a nice forearm strike.
Requina is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Requina takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Requina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Requina sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitmon Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitmon Lee!
Hitmon Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Herald!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald missing with a left hand there. Rugowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rugowski lunges at Herald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herald's hand.
It looks like Justin Herald has been cut.
Herald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rugowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Herald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rugowski scores with a head kick.
Rugowski throws an overhand right that drops Herald like a sack of potatoes! Rugowski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Bubba Rugowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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