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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Daves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen No New Friends as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anderson Silva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Daves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Daves circles away and keeps his distance.
Daves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Daves blocks it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Daves blocks it.
Daves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Daves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva 's face.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Daves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Daves lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Daves connects with a knee to the head.
Silva looks winded!
Daves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Daves has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Daves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daves obliges.
Daves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daves clinches up against the cage.
Daves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daves swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva .
Silva tries to clinch up but Daves circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Daves gets a clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Daves.
Daves landing knees to the head.
Daves lands a knee to the head.
Daves scores with a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva is rocked!
Daves with a knee to the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Daves finish him?
Nice elbow from Daves.
Daves is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to clinch there but Daves circles away.
Daves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daves working the clinch nicely. Silva is working for position but Daves cracks him with a big knee to the head! Silva crumples up against the cage and Daves lands two more shots before the ref can save Silva ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ty Daves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Owinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Delivire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Delivire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Owinashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Delivire!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owinashi swinging wildly here.
Owinashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Owinashi does no damage.
Delivire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owinashi but Owinashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owinashi feints a jab promting Delivire to slip. Owinashi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Delivire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Owinashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delivire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delivire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Owinashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robert Owinashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Delivire.
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!
Owinashi misses with a few strikes there.
Delivire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Owinashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owinashi cracks Delivire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delivire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owinashi defends well and Delivire ends up having to push Owinashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delivire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owinashi after a bit of a struggle.
Owinashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owinashi throws a push kick but Delivire slaps the foot to one side.
Owinashi connects with a single shot there.
Owinashi swinging wildly here.
Owinashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Owinashi. Beautiful body shot.
Owinashi swinging wildly here.
Owinashi throws a combination. Delivire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owinashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delivire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robert Owinashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delivire misses with a head kick.
No luck for Delivire with that takedown attempt.
Owinashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owinashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Delivire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Delivire.
Delivire is trying desperately to land a takedown but Owinashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Delivire.
Delivire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Owinashi is keeping busy.
Delivire prevents Owinashi from breaking the clinch.
Owinashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delivire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Owinashi does no damage.
Owinashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Owinashi cracks Delivire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Owinashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delivire throws out the jab.
Delivire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owinashi circles away.
Owinashi works over Delivire's head and body with a nice combination.
Owinashi throws a lazy head kick
and Delivire counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Owinashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Delivire is looking for a takedown.
Delivire throws a head punch that misses.
Owinashi is trying to break the clinch but Delivire has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delivire misses with the head strike.
Owinashi can't break the clinch.
Owinashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Delivire has Owinashi pressed against the cage, preventing Owinashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owinashi can't break the clinch.
Delivire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delivire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delivire can't get the takedown.
Owinashi tries to circle away but Delivire has him pinned against the cage.
Owinashi can't break the clinch.
Delivire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owinashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Owinashi scores with a four punch combination!
Delivire looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owinashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delivire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owinashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Owinashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delivire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delivire lands in his opponent's guard.
Owinashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delivire throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delivire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Owinashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delivire, into his guard.
Owinashi wants to get up but he can't break Delivire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delivire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owinashi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Owinashi wants to stand but Delivire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owinashi gets to his feet - Delivire follows without any prompting.
Owinashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robert Owinashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owinashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Owinashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owinashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Owinashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delivire tries to clinch there but Owinashi circles away.
Delivire dodges the punch combination from Owinashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delivire darts in looking for a takedown but Owinashi gets double underhooks and turns Delivire into the cage.
Owinashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Delivire.
Delivire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Owinashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Delivire has double underhooks.
Owinashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Delivire scores with a shoulder strike.
Owinashi takes a shot to the head.
Delivire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Owinashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Delivire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owinashi's waist but Owinashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delivire off to one side.
Robert Owinashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Delivire.
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!
Delivire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owinashi as he avoids it easily.
Owinashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delivire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delivire shoots in but Owinashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delivire is breathing heavily.
A combination from Owinashi does no damage.
Owinashi misses with a wild combination.
Owinashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Owinashi.
Delivire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owinashi but Owinashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owinashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owinashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delivire blocks a head kick by Owinashi.
A combination from Owinashi does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delivire dives in for a single leg takedown but Owinashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Delivire stalling in the clinch but Owinashi improves position.
Owinashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owinashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owinashi working hard to break the clinch.
Delivire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delivire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owinashi is trying to push Delivire away but Delivire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delivire keeps control of Owinashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owinashi has had enough of the clinch but Delivire keeps him there for the moment.
Delivire tries for a takedown but Owinashi manages to get underhooks.
Delivire keeps control of Owinashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owinashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delivire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Owinashi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Owinashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delivire tries for a takedown but Owinashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Owinashi digs a good body shot into Delivire's ribs.
Owinashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delivire.
Robert Owinashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Delivire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owinashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owinashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owinashi throws a series of punches but Delivire avoids them all with ease.
Owinashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owinashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delivire can do to turn this around?
Delivire shoots in for a takedown but Owinashi shows good takedown defense.
Robert Owinashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Delivire.
Owinashi misses with the combination.
Delivire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Owinashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owinashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Delivire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Owinashi keeping moving, preventing Delivire from controlling successfully.
Owinashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owinashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owinashi tries to get out of the position.
Delivire connects with a couple of short punches.
Robert Owinashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delivire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Owinashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delivire, into his guard.
Owinashi tries to stand but Delivire is controlling from the bottom.
Delivire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owinashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delivire is trying to keep Owinashi in close.
Owinashi is looking to stand up but Delivire won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi gets to his feet. Delivire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owinashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delivire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Owinashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delivire.
Sloppy strikes from Owinashi. Those never looked like landing.
Owinashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Delivire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owinashi as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Owinashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Owinashi. No joy for Delivire on that attempt.
Owinashi misses with a double jab
and Delivire counters by moving into the clinch.
Owinashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Delivire goes for a takedown attempt but Owinashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ricardo Delivire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owinashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Delivire eats them both and turns towards Owinashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owinashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Delivire misses
and Owinashi counters with a series of strikes. Delivire will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Owinashi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Owinashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Owinashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polish is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cube Today was a Good Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Polish!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis feints a jab promting Polish to slip. Lewis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Polish slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like James Polish has been cut.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis trying to control the position but Polish is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polish taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Polish wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis prevents Polish from escaping the position.
Polish is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis gets to mount! Polish was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lewis with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis wants to control the pace but Polish is squirming around nicely.
Lewis scoring with strikes but Polish is staying in there.
Polish throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lewis. What's that going to do exactly?
Polish wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Lewis is landing with some decent strikes but Polish is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Polish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis trying to control but Polish is having none of it.
The referee warns Polish that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis with the ground and pound from mount.
Polish is rocked!
Lewis cracks Polish with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lewis!
James Polish was interviewed post fight and said 'Come Back stronger like a new nail.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fury Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu - Hei Scully. Fury Drake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fury Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Drake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Drake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Drake.
Drake keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drake lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
Drake has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake cracks Hammer with a good jab.
Drake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammer takes one to the side of the head.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
Hammer seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Drake shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hammer is backing up but Drake catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hammer covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Drake Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fury Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Fury Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marco Hammer had this to say: 'I'm very sorry! I'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
170 lbs
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172 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gareth Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Wilcox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Wilcox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Wilcox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Wilcox lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilcox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is trying to drag Wilcox to the mat but Wilcox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilcox lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilcox is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilcox.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilcox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilcox lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brian Johnson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Wilcox - that landed with a thud.
Wilcox lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox lands a knee to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Wilcox.
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilcox to keep the fight standing.
Johnson keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants the takedown. Wilcox is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilcox's guard against the cage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson postures up.
Wilcox wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilcox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilcox has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilcox told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson working for a triangle but Wilcox defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilcox but Wilcox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilcox doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilcox struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilcox is defending well.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilcox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson throwing strikes but Wilcox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brian Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Wilcox keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilcox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Wilcox stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has his foot on Wilcox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilcox works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilcox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Wilcox pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Wilcox is having none of it.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Wilcox defends easily.
Johnson has his foot on Wilcox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilcox works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Johnson's cut.
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!
Wilcox throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Wilcox.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilcox wants a takedown.
Johnson has Wilcox pressed against the cage, preventing Wilcox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox taking a breather.
Wilcox taking a breather.
Wilcox stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Wilcox blocks an uppercut.
Wilcox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilcox tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilcox has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Wilcox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Wilcox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox lands a right hand.
Wilcox lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Wilcox gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilcox after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gareth Wilcox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilcox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilcox landing knees to the body.
Wilcox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilcox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilcox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Wilcox trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilcox into the cage.
Wilcox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Wilcox taking a breather.
Wilcox is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilcox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilcox's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Wilcox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilcox 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Wilcox!
After winning the bout, Gareth Wilcox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omi Yusura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jace Beleren (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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27
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Omi Yusura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jace Beleren!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beleren finds it's way round the side to connect with Yusura's head.
Beleren connects with a jab.
It looks like Omi Yusura has been cut.
Yusura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beleren counters with a crisp one two that drops Yusura! Beleren thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yusura to his feet! Yusura is in big trouble!
Yusura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beleren counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Yusura to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Beleren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jace Beleren!
A very excited looking Jace Beleren 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leto The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ethan Lurch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
172 lbs
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24
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Lurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leto The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Lion was covering up waiting for the punch and Lurch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Lion is adopting a defensive guard.
The Lion keeping moving, preventing Lurch from controlling successfully.
Lurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Lion is keeping the position for now.
Lurch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Lion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurch.
We've been hearing good reports from Lurch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Lion is keeping the position for now.
Lurch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lurch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lurch passes The Lion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lurch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lurch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lurch is just content to waste time from the top position. The Lion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Lion is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at KalDom inform us that The Lion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lurch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lurch 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.
Lurch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Lion dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Lion works over Lurch with some ground and pound from guard.
The Lion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lurch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Lion preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Lion throws a big right hand that misses.
Lurch is trying to control the position but The Lion postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch has momentary wrist control but The Lion slips an elbow through the middle.
Lurch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Lion is desperately trying to improve his position but Lurch has a good base and remains in mount.
Lurch takes The Lion's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, The Lion is in trouble.
Lurch keeps control of the position as The Lion tries to break free.
The Lion staying busy and making it hard for Lurch to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion trying to control the action but Lurch just sinks the hooks in.
The Lion is really stuck here.
The Lion showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lurch trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Lurch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Lion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lurch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lurch trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
The Lion controls Lurch momentarily but Lurch frees himself.
The Lion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lurch tries to free his leg and advance position but The Lion is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lurch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lurch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurch trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
Ethan Lurch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lurch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lurch looking to pass the guard.
Lurch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch trying to control the position from guard on top but The Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurch cracks The Lion with a solid left hand.
Lurch postures up.
Lurch throwing strikes but missing.
Lurch forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lurch drops an elbow to the side of The Lion's head.
The Lion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lurch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lurch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurch is looking to take a break and control but The Lion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lurch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Lurch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Lion enables Lurch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Lion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lurch wants to control from the top but The Lion keeps moving.
The Lion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurch trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
Lurch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lurch forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurch is looking to take a break and control but The Lion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Lion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lurch trying to control the position from guard on top but The Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Lion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Lion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lurch controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ethan Lurch just wasn't active enough.
Lurch drives through with a takedown into The Lion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lurch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lurch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Lion has his foot on Lurch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lurch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lurch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch stopping the sweep attempt from The Lion.
Lurch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lurch content to stall in guard here.
Lurch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Lion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lurch has The Lion in his guard.
The Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion looking to sit in guard and control but Lurch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lurch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lurch preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurch wants to pass the guard but The Lion is keeping the position.
Leto The Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Lurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Lion has an active guard here but Lurch has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Lurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lurch 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Lurch!
Ethan Lurch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lindell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindell has chosen 10,000 fists - Disturbed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kimo Ovaska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Lindell's chin.
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20
217 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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20
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Lindell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska throws a combination that misses
and Lindell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ovaska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butchers Hook in the buildup to the fight.
Lindell lands a nice hook to Ovaska's body. Ovaska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ovaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ovaska misses with a body shot.
Ovaska throws a push kick but Lindell slaps the foot to one side.
Ovaska moves out of range as Lindell strikes.
Lindell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindell thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindell misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ovaska.
Lindell throws a body punch but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska slips under a jab from Lindell.
Ovaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ovaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska misses with a low kick.
Ovaska tries to work over Lindell's front leg with a kick but Lindell checks it.
Ovaska throws a combination that misses
and Lindell counters with a left to the body.
Lindell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ovaska momentarily.
Lindell tries to clinch there but Ovaska circles away.
Ovaska misses with a double jab
and Lindell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ovaska under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Ovaska.
It looks like Chuck Lindell has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Lindell misses.
Ovaska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ovaska.
Ovaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindell is out of range.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Ovaska blocks the leg kick.
Ovaska misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindell looks for a takedown but Ovaska sprawls well.
Ovaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaska loads up on a big right hand but Lindell slips the punch.
Lindell scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Ovaska.
Ovaska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindell checks a low kick from Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ovaska misses with a combination
and Lindell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ovaska 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.
Ovaska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ovaska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lindell checks the leg kick.
Ovaska blocks a head kick by Lindell.
Ovaska throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lindell to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindell throws a hook to the side of Ovaska's head but Ovaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovaska misses with the combination.
Lindell jabs Ovaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ovaska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lindell is able to avoid easily.
Ovaska staying out of range there.
Lindell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lindell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Ovaska takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska manages to get back to half guard.
Ovaska is trying to maintain the position but Lindell is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindell content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ovaska trying to control from the bottom.
Lindell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lindell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Lindell's cut.
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.
Ovaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ovaska misses the jab.
Ovaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lindell.
Lindell slips a jab and a cross from Ovaska.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovaska.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ovaska misses with a leg kick
and Lindell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ovaska tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lindell is in Ovaska's guard.
Lindell is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovaska has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindell is looking to advance position but Ovaska won't allow it.
Ovaska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lindell looking to pass the guard.
Ovaska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovaska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lindell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ovaska decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ovaska throws a right and a left that Lindell avoids nicely.
Ovaska throws out a loose jab but Lindell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ovaska throws a low kick but Lindell avoids it.
Lindell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
Ovaska throws a right hand that Lindell ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindell also avoids with ease.
Lindell lands a jab.
Ovaska tries to bum rush Lindell with a series of wild strikes but Lindell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindell looks to land a left hand but Ovaska moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska looks to land a right hand but Lindell moved out of range.
Lindell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovaska.
Lindell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindell cracks Ovaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ovaska moves away from the strike by Lindell.
Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovaska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ovaska throws the kick towards the body but Lindell avoids it.
Ovaska thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindell misses with an uppercut. Ovaska saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaska misses with a kick to the body
and Lindell counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Lindell does it's job there.
A jab from Lindell misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lindell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Lindell's cut.
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!
Ovaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Lindell moves out of range.
Lindell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovaska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ovaska swinging wildly here.
Lindell lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindell moves in looking to clinch but Ovaska pushes him off.
Ovaska takes one to the chin there.
Lindell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ovaska's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindell blocks a head kick by Ovaska.
Ovaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ovaska throws the kick towards the body but Lindell avoids it.
Ovaska throws a right and a left that Lindell avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindell moves in looking to clinch but Ovaska pushes him off.
Lindell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ovaska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ovaska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindell.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ovaska 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 Lindell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lindell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Lindell avoids them all with ease.
Ovaska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ovaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Ovaska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindell connects with a looping right hand.
Lindell moves into the clinch.
Lindell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska has Lindell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaska.
Ovaska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lindell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ovaska throws a combination that misses
and Lindell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindell throws a shot to the body.
Lindell 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.
Ovaska throws a hook but Lindell avoids it easily.
Lindell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindell throws a shot to the body.
Lindell thuds a left hand into Ovaska's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindell is defended easily by Ovaska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
Ovaska throws a combination that misses
and Lindell counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck Lindell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindell throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindell, as that shot connected.
Ovaska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ovaska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ovaska misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindell.
Ovaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lindell to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ovaska's head.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindell lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindell has managed to clinch.
Ovaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ovaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindell works on Ovaska's body with a couple of short punches.
Lindell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ovaska's efforts to push away.
Lindell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovaska blocks a body shot from Lindell.
Ovaska tries to circle away but Lindell has him pinned against the cage.
Kimo Ovaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Lindell.
Lindell misses with a knee to the head.
Lindell works on Ovaska's body with a couple of short punches.
Lindell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Lindell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindell 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lindell!
Our winner, Chuck Lindell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Bubba Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones is looking to clinch.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to stall.
Atunes is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Atunes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes lands a body punch.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Atunes.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Jones looks winded!
Atunes lands a body punch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
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!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is rocked!
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Atunes is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes retains his middleweight title!
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