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HERITAGE 27 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Sikhouasvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tigran Sikhouasvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slavonik Powarenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikhouasvili leaves Powarenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sikhouasvili missing with a left hand there. Powarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sikhouasvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powarenko. Powarenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Slavonik Powarenko has been cut.
Sikhouasvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powarenko momentarily.
Sikhouasvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikhouasvili lands a big uppercut and Powarenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Powarenko looks OK. Sikhouasvili waves Powarenko back to his feet!
Powarenko is rocked!
Sikhouasvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Powarenko.
Powarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sikhouasvili finish him?
Sikhouasvili connects with a body shot that sends Powarenko's belly button to the back.
Sikhouasvili is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Powarenko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Powarenko is out cold! Sikhouasvili holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Sikhouasvili!
A very excited looking Tigran Sikhouasvili made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathayus Fane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Barbossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathayus Fane!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fane throws a right and a left that Barbossa avoids nicely.
Fane misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
Fane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbossa.
Fane throws a series of punches but Barbossa avoids them all with ease.
Barbossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fane throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Fane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbossa on the side of the head.
Fane connects with the punch.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fane.
Sloppy strikes from Barbossa. Those never looked like landing.
Fane misses with a left hand
and Barbossa counters with a crisp one two that drops Fane! Barbossa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fane to his feet! Fane is in big trouble!
Fane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses with a two punch combination.
Fane is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbossa finish him?
Barbossa defending well as Fane loads up on a big left hand.
Fane misses with a straight right.
Fane seems to have recovered his senses.
Fane throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Fane tries to bum rush Barbossa with a series of wild strikes but Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that has Fane reeling! Barbossa follows up with more punches and Fane is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Barbossa!
A very excited looking Xavier Barbossa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Menina te amo tanto as his entrance music. Quentyn Martell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Ramirez's chin.
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quentyn Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Martell lands a lovely overhand right.
Martell stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Quentyn Martell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Ramirez.
Martell lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martell counters with a nice right hand that sends Ramirez toppling to the canvas! Ramirez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martell finish him?!
Ramirez is rocked!
It looks like Juan Ramirez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Martell finish him?
Ramirez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Martell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ramirez.
Nice takedown defense from Martell. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Ramirez looks winded!
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Martell, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Martell against the cage but Martell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martell throws a monster overhand right that drops Ramirez! Martell follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentyn Martell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philander Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pyle's choice of entrance music: Bate Pesadão. Richard Pyle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philander Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Pyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavez lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pyle trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well.
Pyle keeps trying to improve his position.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pyle is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Pyle is controlling well.
Pyle is looking to advance position but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez wants to control but Pyle is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez won't allow Pyle to pass to mount.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Pyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pyle avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
Pyle working for a submission but Chavez is keeping him at bay.
Chavez tries to hold on but Pyle postures up.
Pyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Chavez defends it well.
Pyle working for a submission but Chavez is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle has control of Chavez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chavez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pyle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chavez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pyle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chavez has worked his arm free - good work by Chavez!
Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chavez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chavez!
Chavez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pyle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pyle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chavez is surviving well by controlling Pyle's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez tries to hold on but Pyle postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chavez wants to clinch
and Pyle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chavez!
Pyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavez prevents Pyle from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pyle moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pyle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chavez is on top in guard.
Richard Pyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Pyle.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Pyle is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pyle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chavez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pyle working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pyle blocks the strikes from Chavez.
Pyle is looking to advance position but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Pyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Pyle is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Pyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pyle is working away from the top position though.
Pyle is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle wants to advance to full mount but Chavez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pyle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Chavez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavez tries to buck Pyle off but Pyle is having none of it.
Pyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pyle advances to full mount.
Pyle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chavez is now in Pyle's guard. A big mistake from Pyle there, giving up the dominant position!
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez won't allow Pyle to sweep him here.
Pyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
Pyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pyle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pyle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chavez turns into him and now he's in Pyle's guard.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pyle is on top in guard.
Pyle looking to pass the guard.
Pyle stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pyle forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pyle tries to pass to full mount but Chavez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Pyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Pyle is looking to advance position but Chavez won't allow it.
Pyle uses his free foot to push down on Chavez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chavez.
Philander Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chavez turns into him and now he's in Pyle's guard.
Pyle working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Pyle 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Pyle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pyle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chavez is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pyle!
A relieved looking Richard Pyle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Melcher!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melcher misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson won't allow Melcher to get back to his feet.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melcher keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Melcher blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Melcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Melcher wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Melcher is having none of it.
Johnson throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Melcher's posture.
Melcher distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melcher is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Melcher stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melcher throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melcher is controlling him.
Melcher throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melcher.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Melcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson pulls Melcher in close to prevent any damage.
Melcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
John Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Melcher.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Melcher counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Melcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has control of Melcher's left arm, preventing Melcher from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Melcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melcher fails with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Melcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson prevents Melcher from getting back to his feet.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Melcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Melcher!
Melcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Melcher controlling him for the moment.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melcher.
Melcher being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melcher preventing the sweep.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Melcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melcher.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melcher lands a couple of digs.
Melcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melcher passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Melcher is controlling well.
Melcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping hold of Melcher's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Melcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Melcher tries to pass.
Melcher lands a couple of digs.
Melcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to stand but Melcher is controlling the position.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Melcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Melcher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Melcher tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Melcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.
Melcher wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is working Melcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Melcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Melcher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Melcher shoots and misses
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melcher's head.
Jon Melcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson not doing much here.
Melcher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
John Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
281 lbs
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27
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Barnett.
Barnett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Barnett fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Silva wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett looking to control.
Barnett trying to strike off his back.
Barnett striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett advances position into side control!
Barnett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Barnett cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Barnett prevents Silva from improving his position.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!
Barnett trying to control but not successfully.
Barnett prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.
Barnett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva punishes Barnett with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is looking to control Barnett but Barnett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva not allowing Barnett to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Barnett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnett misses with a hook.
Barnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnett somewhat.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Jake Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnett's guard now.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Barnett is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva winds up and cracks Barnett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Jake Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Barnett has passed into mount! Damn!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Barnett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Barnett.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnett is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barnett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Silva wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Barnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva throws a leg kick but Barnett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Barnett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
Barnett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Barnett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnett lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva can't escape the position.
Barnett working Silva over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnett is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Barnett dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett with good strikes from the mount here!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Barnett! Silva is hurt baaadly! Barnett is firing away with more strikes - Silva is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Barnett!
Matt Barnett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanburg has chosen Black Sabbath - War Pigs as his entrance music. Geoff Sanburg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoff Sanburg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanburg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urajoke on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sanburg misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanburg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanburg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urajoke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanburg misses with a head kick.
Urajoke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanburg.
Urajoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanburg throws a head kick that misses.
Sanburg lands a leg kick that knocks Urajoke off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanburg stuns Urajoke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanburg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urajoke is out of range.
Urajoke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urajoke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanburg - the referee stops the clock and Urajoke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanburg. Urajoke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanburg.
Urajoke checks a low kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanburg thumps Urajoke with a low kick.
Urajoke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanburg can pounce on him.
Sanburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanburg scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanburg scores with a leg kick.
Sanburg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloppy strikes from Urajoke. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Urajoke's head.
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!
Sanburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urajoke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Urajoke is breathing heavily.
Sanburg throws a leg kick that misses.
Geoff Sanburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urajoke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanburg delivers a nice body kick.
Sanburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg takes a swing at Urajoke's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanburg, right into the meat.
Urajoke throws a combination that misses
and Sanburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanburg scores with a leg kick.
Urajoke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
Sanburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urajoke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanburg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Urajoke if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
That kick from Sanburg tenderised Urajoke's leg. Urajoke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urajoke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanburg throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanburg.
Sanburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urajoke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanburg.
Urajoke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanburg cracks the inside of Urajoke's front leg.
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanburg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urajoke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanburg scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanburg. That's going to slow Urajoke down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanburg.
Sanburg throws a head kick but Urajoke moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Urajoke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanburg. That one must have hurt.
Haha Urajoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanburg!
Sanburg throws a head kick that misses.
Sanburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Geoff Sanburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanburg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanburg scores with a leg kick.
Sanburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanburg keeps Urajoke at a distance using the push kick.
Sanburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urajoke's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanburg lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg lands a jab to Urajoke's midsection.
Sanburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanburg.
Urajoke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urajoke.
That kick from Sanburg tenderised Urajoke's leg. Urajoke is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanburg.
Urajoke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanburg.
Sanburg scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sanburg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanburg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Urajoke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg lands a leg kick that knocks Urajoke off balance momentarily.
Sanburg is looking to slow Urajoke down with leg kicks.
Sanburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sanburg.
Urajoke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanburg throws a leg kick which misses Urajoke's front leg but catches the back leg as Urajoke tries to avoid it.
Sanburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanburg throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanburg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urajoke rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanburg throws a head kick but Urajoke moves out of range.
Sanburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanburg lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg scores with a push kick.
Sanburg feints and then cracks Urajoke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urajoke down.
Urajoke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanburg. Sanburg obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Sanburg lands but Urajoke takes it in his stride.
Sanburg lands a high kick!
Sanburg scores with a punch to the head.
Urajoke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanburg. Sanburg obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanburg throws a head kick that Urajoke semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanburg. That's going to slow Urajoke down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanburg.
Sanburg scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanburg tries to score with a low kick but Urajoke moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanburg thows a body kick. Urajoke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanburg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanburg lands with a nice body kick.
Sanburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanburg connects with an inside leg kick.
Urajoke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanburg lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanburg. That's going to slow Urajoke down.
Sanburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Sanburg.
Urajoke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanburg. Sanburg obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanburg throws a sloppy head kick and Urajoke moves out of range easily.
Sanburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urajoke's sensitive parts.
Urajoke walks into a jab.
Sanburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Sanburg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanburg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanburg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urajoke avoids the head kick by Sanburg.
Geoff Sanburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg is looking to chop away at Urajoke's legs.
Sanburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanburg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urajoke swinging wildly here.
Sanburg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanburg throws a front kick that sends Urajoke stumbling back into the cage.
Sanburg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanburg.
Good leg kick by Sanburg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. Urajoke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Sanburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg lands a leg kick that knocks Urajoke off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urajoke goes for a double leg but Sanburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanburg continues to drive forward.
A shot in the inside from Sanburg.
Sanburg works on Urajoke's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanburg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanburg feints and then cracks Urajoke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urajoke down.
Sanburg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urajoke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urajoke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanburg is looking to slow Urajoke down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg thumps Urajoke with a low kick.
Sanburg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanburg - that will leave a mark!
Sanburg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanburg misses with a low kick.
Urajoke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanburg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urajoke.
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanburg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanburg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urajoke. That did some damage!
Sanburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanburg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urajoke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanburg scrambles back to his feet.
Sanburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urajoke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urajoke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanburg tries to score with a low kick but Urajoke moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanburg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urajoke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urajoke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanburg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urajoke throws a right hand that Sanburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanburg also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanburg jabs Urajoke right on the nose. Urajoke blinks but takes it well.
Sanburg is looking to slow Urajoke down with leg kicks.
Sanburg throws a nice head kick!
Sanburg throws a leg kick but Urajoke checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanburg.
Urajoke blocks a leg kick.
Urajoke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanburg. Sanburg obviously looking to wear him down.
Urajoke blocks a head kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg misses with a low kick.
Urajoke throws a right and a left that Sanburg avoids nicely.
Sanburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
An inside leg kick from Sanburg misses.
Urajoke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Urajoke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanburg throws a low kick but Urajoke moves out of range easily.
Sanburg cracks the inside of Urajoke's front leg.
Urajoke checks a leg kick.
Urajoke throws a series of punches but Sanburg moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanburg lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanburg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanburg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg 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.
Sanburg throws a leg kick but Urajoke moved away.
Urajoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanburg cracks the inside of Urajoke's front leg.
Urajoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanburg.
Urajoke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanburg lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urajoke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Sanburg.
A good leg kick by Sanburg.
Urajoke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sanburg.
Urajoke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanburg as he jumps to the side.
Sanburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Sanburg.
Urajoke blocks a head kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urajoke. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanburg.
Urajoke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanburg throws a leg kick but Urajoke sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Urajoke moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg scores with a leg kick.
Urajoke fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urajoke.
Sanburg throws a nice head kick!
Sanburg misses with a low kick.
Sanburg misses with a low kick.
Sanburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Sanburg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urajoke is able to avoid easily.
Urajoke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanburg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanburg misses with a low kick.
Sanburg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanburg throws a front kick aimed at Urajoke's knee but Urajoke avoids it well.
Sanburg throws out a leg kick but Urajoke moves out of range and Sanburg only half commits.
Sanburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Urajoke's head.
Sanburg throws a jab but it's blocked by Urajoke.
Urajoke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg throws a low kick but Urajoke moves out of range easily.
Urajoke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urajoke goes for a double leg but Sanburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanburg continues to drive forward.
Sanburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urajoke misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urajoke checks a leg kick.
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. Urajoke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg is looking to chop away at Urajoke's legs.
Sanburg throws a front kick aimed at Urajoke's knee but Urajoke avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke checks the leg kick.
Sanburg throws a head kick but Urajoke moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanburg. Urajoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urajoke throws a series of punches but Sanburg avoids them all with ease.
Urajoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Urajoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanburg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urajoke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanburg throws a leg kick which misses Urajoke's front leg but catches the back leg as Urajoke tries to avoid it.
Sanburg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanburg.
Sanburg lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanburg.
Sanburg scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanburg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urajoke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urajoke's sensitive parts.
Urajoke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urajoke tries to clinch up
and Sanburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urajoke.
Sanburg dodges the punch combination from Urajoke.
Sanburg throws a low kick but Urajoke avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urajoke throws a right and a left that Sanburg avoids nicely.
Geoff Sanburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanburg lands a head kick. Urajoke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Urajoke checks a leg kick.
Haha Urajoke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanburg. Urajoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoff Sanburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanburg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 42:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Sanburg! Geoff Sanburg retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Geoff Sanburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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