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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Alves (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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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses the jab.
Alves throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith 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.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Alves avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Alves.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Alves.
Smith tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut.
Alves taking a breather.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Alves wants to break free but Smith has control.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves misses with a body punch.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Alves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alves looks winded!
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Alves's ribcage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves's face.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Alves is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has Alves pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Alves is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Smith - that's hurt Alves badly! Oh, another knee lands and Alves is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Alves doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Donovan Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Donovan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Compton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill. Bill Compton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Sobral's chin.
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168 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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Compton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Compton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Compton to the ground. Sobral is now in Compton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobral trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Sobral keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Compton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Compton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobral.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Compton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Compton working aggressively here.
Sobral tries to circle away but Compton has him pinned against the cage.
Compton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Compton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Sobral softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Compton.
Sobral is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Compton is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Compton lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral tries to break the clinch but Compton is controlling the position.
Compton working aggressively here.
Compton misses with a punch on the inside.
Compton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Compton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton lands a right hand.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Compton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Compton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Sobral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobral tries to break the clinch but Compton is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Sobral is trying to stall.
A short right from Compton.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Sobral tries to work over Compton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobral is trying to push Compton away but Compton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Compton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobral looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Sobral fails to land.
Compton misses with a punch on the inside.
Compton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Compton lands with a light punch inside.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Compton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Compton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
Compton working aggressively here.
Compton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Compton gets through Sobral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Compton pushes Sobral back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobral.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Compton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Compton is just out of range.
Sobral throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Compton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobral is trying to keep Compton in close.
Our spies down at at Academia Ipanema inform us that Sobral has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sobral 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.
Sobral throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Compton stopping the sweep attempt from Sobral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Sobral misses its intended target.
Sobral misses the jab.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a right hand that misses
and Compton counters with a shoot takedown. Sobral fights it but they end up in guard.
Sobral looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobral, not yet.
Sobral trying to keep a closed guard but Compton is proving a slippery customer.
Sobral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
Sobral is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sobral throws a lazy uppercut
and Compton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sobral!
Sobral tries to improve position but can't.
Compton decides to stand back up.
Bill Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobral misses with a lunging right hand
and Compton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Compton was covering up waiting for the punch and Sobral finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Sobral will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Compton blocks a jab.
Sobral throws an off balance right hand
and Compton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobral's guard.
Sobral controls Compton momentarily but Compton frees himself.
Sobral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobral working for submissions but it's allowed Compton to get to half guard.
Sobral tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Compton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bill Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobral regains half guard.
Sobral is trying to control but can't.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
Compton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobral misses with a right hand
and Compton counters with a single leg into guard. Sobral didn't expect that.
Sobral trying to strike off his back.
Sobral wants to improve his position but instead Compton has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton wanted to stand there but Sobral had control of the position.
Sobral is looking to sweep but instead, Compton has passed into half guard.
Sobral is controlling Compton's trapped leg to prevent Compton from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral tries to get to full guard but Compton has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Sobral.
I think Sobral has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Compton!
An out of breath Bill Compton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lukashenko's choice of entrance music: Belarus National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kramer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lukashenko trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Lukashenko wants to get up but he can't break Kramer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lukashenko throws an elbow that misses. Kramer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lukashenko's guard. Nice move by Kramer!
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Lukashenko is keeping the position.
Lukashenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kramer trying to control but Lukashenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kramer looking to sit in guard and control but Lukashenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lukashenko throws a strike but Kramer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lukashenko wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukashenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.
Kramer stays in close to Lukashenko's body and controls the position.
Kramer forces his way into half guard.
Lukashenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kramer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer uses his free foot to push down on Lukashenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lukashenko.
Lukashenko is trying to stand up.
Kramer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Poor strikes thrown by Kramer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kramer unloads with some shots from mount but Lukashenko bucks and avoids them well.
Lukashenko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kramer throwing strikes but Lukashenko bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Lukashenko trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Alexander Lukashenko has been cut.
Lukashenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
My spies in Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking inform me that Lukashenko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lukashenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Lukashenko is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lukashenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kramer moves into the clinch.
Kramer has Lukashenko pressed against the cage, preventing Lukashenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kramer prevents Lukashenko from breaking the clinch.
Lukashenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Lukashenko. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Lukashenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kramer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Lukashenko.
Kramer tries to clinch but Lukashenko moves out of range.
Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lukashenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kramer's head.
It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer shoots for a double leg takedown but Lukashenko sprawls well. He's pushed Kramer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lukashenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lukashenko throws a head kick that misses.
Lukashenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukashenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kramer is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukashenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lukashenko wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy.
Lukashenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lukashenko throwing shots but Kramer is blocking nicely.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukashenko.
Still in half guard, Lukashenko seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukashenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lukashenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kramer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukashenko is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lukashenko stalling away here and it's allowed Kramer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lukashenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukashenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lukashenko wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Lukashenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kramer's guard.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukashenko wants to get up but he can't break Kramer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kramer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kramer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukashenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Lukashenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Lukashenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukashenko scores with the left hand. Kramer knows he should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lukashenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukashenko as he jumps to the side.
Kramer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lukashenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Kramer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukashenko cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Lukashenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lukashenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lukashenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lukashenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lukashenko lands a big head kick that sends Kramer tumbling to the mat! Lukashenko takes a step backwards and waves Kramer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
John Kramer's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukashenko looking to score a takedown here. Kramer is defending well but Lukashenko drives through and ends up in Kramer's guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Lukashenko from controlling successfully.
Lukashenko stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
Lukashenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukashenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lukashenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Lukashenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lukashenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lukashenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lukashenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramer trying to control the position.
Kramer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lukashenko wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Lukashenko throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely.
Lukashenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lukashenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lukashenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lukashenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kramer has wrist control.
Lukashenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kramer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lukashenko throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Lukashenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukashenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lukashenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukashenko with a hook.
John Kramer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lukashenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kramer is refusing to be controlled, as Lukashenko sits in half guard.
Kramer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lukashenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kramer tries to kick Lukashenko off but Lukashenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kramer trying to control but Lukashenko postures up.
Lukashenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lukashenko wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy.
Lukashenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukashenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kramer defends it well.
Lukashenko trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lukashenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lukashenko 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lukashenko!
A very excited looking Alexander Lukashenko 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasconcelos Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touret comes to the cage accompanied by La Valse d'Amelie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasconcelos Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Touret moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitor shoots for a takedown but Touret saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Touret wants to clinch.
Touret tries to clinch there but Vitor circles away.
Touret lands a nice shot that snaps Vitor's head back.
Touret tries to clinch
and Vitor counters with a nice leg kick.
Vitor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Touret avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Touret is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touret tries to clinch but Vitor is having none of it.
Vitor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Touret counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vitor's knee momentarily.
Vitor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vitor throws the left hand but Touret avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Vitor.
Touret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitor throws out the jab.
Vitor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vitor duly obliges.
Touret lands a big head kick that sends Vitor tumbling to the mat! Touret takes a step backwards and waves Vitor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Touret drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vitor right on the button. Vitor goes down! Touret follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Touret gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julien Touret!
An out of breath Julien Touret 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trooper has chosen №1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Trooper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trooper blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Trooper 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.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Kane.
Trooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kane on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Trooper finds it's target.
Kane sizes up Trooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Super Trooper has been cut.
Trooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Trooper lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Trooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Trooper fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Trooper misses.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Trooper does it's job there.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trooper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trooper.
Kane slips a jab from Trooper.
Trooper shoots for a takedown but Kane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trooper somewhat.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Trooper.
Trooper misses with a straight right.
Trooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane throws a head kick but Trooper moves out of range.
Kane tries to sprawl but Trooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two 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!
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trooper won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Trooper wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane pulls Trooper in close to prevent any damage.
Trooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Ron Kane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Trooper. That snapped Kane's head back.
Kane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trooper avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Kane misses.
Trooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Trooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Trooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Trooper's head but Trooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Trooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trooper checks a low kick from Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trooper avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trooper walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Trooper finds it's way through Kane's defenses.
Kane swings for the body but Trooper moves out of range.
Kane throws a hook but Trooper blocks it.
Trooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kane scores with a head kick. Trooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Trooper looking to score a takedown here. Kane is defending well but Trooper drives through and ends up in Kane's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trooper wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Trooper will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trooper.
Trooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Trooper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trooper advances position into side control!
Trooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trooper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trooper but great work by Kane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but Trooper is working from the bottom.
Trooper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trooper on the ground.
Trooper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane won't allow Trooper to sweep him here.
Kane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trooper is proving hard to escape from.
Trooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Trooper wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane 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.
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trooper trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Trooper won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Trooper from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane misses with a jab to the body
and Trooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trooper looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Trooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Trooper.
Kane swings for the body but Trooper moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Trooper's shoulder, as Trooper tries to avoid the shot.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trooper checks the leg kick.
Super Trooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Trooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane which made him look bad.
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane walks into a stiff left hand from Trooper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trooper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Trooper throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Trooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Kane lands a head shot.
Trooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trooper defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Trooper misses with a right hand
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ron Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a head kick but Trooper moves out of range.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Trooper down.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trooper. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trooper avoids the head kick by Kane.
Trooper throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Trooper.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Trooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trooper somewhat.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane jabs Trooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trooper walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Trooper falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kane dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Kane!
Ron Kane very nearly forgot to thank KO Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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271 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roderick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Kent misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Kent.
It looks like Roderick Jenkins has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kent has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Kent blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Kent is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Kent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kent closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Kent.
Kent misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Jenkins forces Kent back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Kent prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Kent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kent breaks the clinch.
Jenkins rushes Kent and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to work over Kent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kent tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Kent.
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!
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kent lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! Kent stays standing though and waves Jenkins back to his feet!
Jenkins is rocked!
Kent connects with a superb combination that knocks Jenkins out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kent before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clark Kent!
After the big win, Clark Kent made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's All 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes into the arena with MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a head kick.
Dammon misses the shot to the body.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dammon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a low kick but Dammon avoids it.
Dammon tests Van De Wolf Keizer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dammon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van De Wolf Keizer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van De Wolf Keizer's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dammon is trying to stick to Van De Wolf Keizer's back but Van De Wolf Keizer is turning into Dammon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dammon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon seems keen to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Dammon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Dammon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a couple of short punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Dammon keeping full guard, as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big right hand that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dammon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dammon, not yet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dammon is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer stopping the sweep attempt from Dammon.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes Dammon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dammon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Dammon moves into full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to advance position but Dammon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dammon trying to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is having none of it.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dammon has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dammon controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dammon lands a glancing blow to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head.
Dammon misses with a looping left.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a low kick but Dammon moves out of range easily.
Dammon throws a big shot that misses.
Dammon looks to land a left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range nicely.
Dammon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dammon!
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dammon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dammon is trying to improve his position.
Van De Wolf Keizer in side control, throwing shots but Dammon defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dammon struggling a bit here.
Dammon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dammon is trying to control Van De Wolf Keizer's posture but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it.
Dammon tries to bench press Van De Wolf Keizer off him but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps the position.
Dammon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dammon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van De Wolf Keizer but great work by Dammon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dammon wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping him busy.
Dammon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dammon wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping him busy.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control Dammon's posture but Dammon avoids it.
Dammon tries to advance to mount but Van De Wolf Keizer denies him.
Dammon trying to control the action but Van De Wolf Keizer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggling a bit here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to improve position but can't.
Dammon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van De Wolf Keizer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dammon decides to stand back up. Dammon steps back and let's Van De Wolf Keizer get back to his feet.
Dammon lands with a hook. Van De Wolf Keizer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dammon throws a shot to the body.
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer jabs Dammon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dammon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a chopping leg kick but Dammon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dammon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matt Dammon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dammon moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dammon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dammon 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dammon misses with an uppercut
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Dammon fights it but they end up in guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dammon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dammon is retaining full guard.
Dammon trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Wolf Keizer pushes down on Dammon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from Dammon's half guard. Dammon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dammon 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Dammon looking to control but Van De Wolf Keizer passes into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but Dammon is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dammon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van De Wolf Keizer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van De Wolf Keizer's back!
Dammon has the hooks in. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
Dammon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't escape.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the hands but Dammon breaks the grip.
Dammon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is really stuck here.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position but Dammon manages to sink in the hooks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van De Wolf Keizer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to escape but Dammon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Van De Wolf Keizer right now.
Dammon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dammon missing with strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer is really stuck here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van De Wolf Keizer is squirming around, avoiding Dammon's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dammon avoids the attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer to control.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to escape the mount.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to hold on but Dammon pushes him away.
Dammon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van De Wolf Keizer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins has chosen This is How I Bang as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jorge Junior has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jorge Junior seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins dips to his left and cracks Junior with an uppercut!
Jack Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Junior connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Dawkins to the floor! Junior dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Jack Dawkins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawkins's head.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Junior works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dawkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dawkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Junior seems keen to control Dawkins's posture.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Dawkins avoids it.
Junior sizes up Dawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing.
Junior looks to throw the jab but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dawkins lands with a good body shot.
Dawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorge Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dawkins.
Dawkins defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Dawkins avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins checks a low kick from Junior.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawkins connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
Good work by Dawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Dawkins cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dawkins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Junior is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Jorge Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawkins blocks a leg kick.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawkins's back!
Junior punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dawkins staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Dawkins covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jorge Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is keeping busy.
Junior has the hooks in. Dawkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Junior throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dawkins tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Junior's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Junior is punishing Dawkins with strikes - can he finish him?!
Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior struggling to land strikes to the head as Dawkins covers up.
Dawkins wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is landing with strikes from the back.
Junior tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawkins pushed the leg off.
Junior is landing with strikes from the back.
Junior trying to control momentarily.
Junior throwing strikes and Dawkins squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Dawkins taking shots to the head.
Dawkins regains 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!
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior is looking to advance position but Dawkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior tries to hold on but Dawkins pushes him away.
Dawkins controlling from mount.
Dawkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Dawkins loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dawkins working Junior over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Dawkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawkins's coach down at Red Battle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawkins cracks Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Dawkins's head back.
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawkins but Dawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Dawkins is now in Junior's guard.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Junior has control of Dawkins's left arm, preventing Dawkins from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior trying to control the position.
Dawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawkins tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins scores with a one two! Junior had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Dawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins gets a double leg takedown into Junior's guard.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior has Dawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Dawkins. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Junior.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dawkins catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Dawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Junior under the eye.
Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior fakes the leg kick and cracks Dawkins in the body.
Junior tries to land a front kick but Dawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Junior gets a double leg takedown into Dawkins's guard.
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior passes Dawkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the position.
Dawkins has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Dawkins.
Junior tries a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Dawkins blocks the low kick.
Junior throws a leg kick but Dawkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins lands a jab to the nose.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Dawkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins prevents Junior from improving his position.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jack Dawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dawkins lands with a good body shot.
Dawkins blocks the body kick.
Jorge Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior tries to land a leg kick but Dawkins saw it coming and moves away.
Dawkins cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Junior looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dawkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dawkins duly obliges.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dawkins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Dawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior throws a push kick but Dawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Dawkins connects with a single shot there.
Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dawkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Junior taking a breather here.
Dawkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is putting a hurting on Dawkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins tries to improve position but can't.
Junior throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Junior lands a nice forearm strike.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Junior working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to control but instead Dawkins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior is pressing down on Dawkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawkins is holding on for now.
Junior trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins trying to control here.
Junior trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior!
Jorge Junior retains his middleweight title!
Jorge Junior bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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