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UVT 253:Rugowski vs Kongo V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grace Matx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes into the arena with Dark Horse blaring out of the sound system. Grace Matx will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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137 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grace Matx!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matx tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Story is in Matx's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Story gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matx trying to keep a closed guard but Story is proving a slippery customer.
Story 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.
Matx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Story is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Story's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matx looking for a guillotine here but Story defends easily.
Story pushes down on Matx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Story passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matx!
Matx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Story.
Story is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Story drops an elbow to the side of Matx's head.
Story stalling away here and it's allowed Matx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Story is in close to Matx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Story wants to control from the top but Matx keeps moving.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Matx is retaining full guard.
Story is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matx keeping full guard, as Story tries to pass.
Matx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Story 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.
Story connects with a couple of short punches.
Story passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matx prevents Story from moving into mount.
Matx gets back to half guard.
Matx manages to get to full guard.
Story scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Story throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matx wants to sweep here but Story controlling him for the moment.
Matx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Story chips away with some ground and pound.
Matx pulls Story in close to prevent any damage.
Matx 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.
Story wants to control from the top but Matx keeps moving.
Story with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story wants to pass the guard but Matx is keeping the position.
Matx looking for a sweep. Not yet Matx, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story landing with the ground and pound.
Story scoring with some ground and pound.
Matx wants to sweep here but Story controlling him for the moment.
Story cracks Matx with a solid left hand.
Story lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matx working for a triangle but Story defends it easily.
Story throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Story can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matx trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Story closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Story lands in his opponent's guard.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Story postures up.
Story scoring with some ground and pound.
Story lands a couple of digs.
Story works over Matx with some ground and pound from guard.
Story postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Story postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Story scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story is in close to Matx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matx trying to keep a closed guard but Story is proving a slippery customer.
Story wants to pass the guard but Matx is keeping the position.
Story missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Story is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matx is rocked!
Story wants to control from the top but Matx keeps moving.
Matx is still in real trouble! Can Story finish him?
Story postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Story throws a big right hand that misses.
Matx seems to have recovered his senses.
Story wants to pass the guard but Matx is keeping the position.
Story postures up.
Story trying to control but Matx is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Story working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matx's head.
Matx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Story wants to pass the guard but Matx is keeping the position.
Matx working a defensive guard here.
Matx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Story passes into half guard.
Story controlling the pace.
Story scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matx is trying to maintain the position but Story is very close to passing his half guard.
Matx is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Story scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matx is looking for a sweep. Story is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Story is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Story here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Story working over Matx with some ground and pound. Matx looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Story lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Story is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matx defends it well.
Matx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matx is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matx tries to get to full guard but Story has control of the leg.
Tim Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Story is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Story is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Story frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story looking to control but Matx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Story punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Story dives in and scores a takedown into Matx's guard.
Matx trying to keep a closed guard but Story is proving a slippery customer.
Story is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Story with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story cracks Matx with a solid left hand.
Story preventing the sweep.
Story avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Story content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Story postures up and lands a big shot to Matx's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Story stopping the sweep attempt from Matx.
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matx is keeping the position for now.
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Story distracts Matx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matx keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Matx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matx controls Story momentarily but Story frees himself.
Story chips away with some ground and pound.
Story drops back looking for a leg! Matx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matx manages to kick Story off! Story jumps back into Matx's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Story defends well.
Story connects with a couple of short punches.
Story postures up and lands a big shot to Matx's brow.
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!
Matx keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Story won't allow Matx to sweep him here.
Story working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matx's head.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Story landing some decent shots from guard.
Tim Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Story gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matx controls Story momentarily but Story frees himself.
Story 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.
Story is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matx can do to turn this around?
Matx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Story postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matx is looking for a triangle here but Story uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Story is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matx prevents Story from improving position.
Matx is not content to let Story control the position.
Story is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matx's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story wants to control but Matx is keeping him busy.
Story is really struggling to control Matx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Story showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Story 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Story!
Tim Story bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Rocha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Rocha!
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, Ronaldo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots and misses
and Rocha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rocha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking to control.
Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Eduardo Rocha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rocha closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Rocha managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Eduardo Rocha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rocha drives through with a takedown into Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Santos wants to control the position but Rocha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rocha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rocha is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
Rocha controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rocha wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Rocha just wasn't active enough.
Rocha scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Rocha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha staying calm.
Rocha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rocha tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Santos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Rocha has passed into mount! Damn!
Rocha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha fails to advance to Santos's back.
Rocha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocha controlling from mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocha tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to hold on but Rocha pushes him away.
Rocha wants to take his opponent's back but Santos doesn't allow it.
Rocha controlling the position easily from mount.
Rocha seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rocha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rocha wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm.
Rocha working away.
Rocha is staying tight to Santos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Rocha 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!
Rocha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocha postures up.
Rocha is stalling in the full guard.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rocha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent Rocha getting side control.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha controlling the action here.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Rocha tries to stand and escape but Santos is controlling the position.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rocha controlling the pace.
Santos won't allow Rocha to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Rocha just wasn't active enough.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocha trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Rocha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocha lands a takedown into guard.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Rocha is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Rocha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Rocha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rocha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocha 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Lucas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fernando tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucas is in Fernando's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernando is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
Fernando will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernando looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lucas is defending well. Fernando quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lucas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fernando celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Fernando!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yardigalovich Vasililiev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukeyuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
letting Sukeyuki counter with a right hand.
Sukeyuki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a three punch combo that has Vasililiev backing up. Vasililiev nods at Sukeyuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
enabling Sukeyuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukeyuki counters by clinching up.
Vasililiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sukeyuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sukeyuki pulls guard successfully.
Vasililiev pushes down on Sukeyuki 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sukeyuki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sukeyuki tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Vasililiev is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
Vasililiev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasililiev is thwarting Sukeyuki 's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev is looking to advance position but Sukeyuki won't allow it.
Sukeyuki is not content to let Vasililiev control the position.
Sukeyuki trying to control here.
Vasililiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vasililiev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a solid leg kick but Sukeyuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sukeyuki works Vasililiev's body with a nice hook.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sukeyuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that Sukeyuki avoids nicely.
Vasililiev looks winded!
Sukeyuki stalks Vasililiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasililiev's face. Vasililiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sukeyuki !
Sukeyuki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasililiev has time to react.
Vasililiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasililiev tries to bum rush Sukeyuki with a series of wild strikes but Sukeyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Sukeyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasililiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasililiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sukeyuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sukeyuki throws a leg kick but Vasililiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sukeyuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sukeyuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukeyuki stuns Vasililiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sukeyuki gets a takedown into half guard.
Vasililiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sukeyuki .
It looks like Sukeyuki is going to stand back up.
Sukeyuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sukeyuki decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukeyuki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Sukeyuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vasililiev misses with a low kick.
Sukeyuki takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsumae Sukeyuki 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.
Sukeyuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasililiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sukeyuki wants to stand but Vasililiev is controlling his arm.
Sukeyuki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vasililiev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sukeyuki off and has taken his back!
Vasililiev thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vasililiev looking for the choke from the back.
Sukeyuki is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sukeyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sukeyuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Sukeyuki avoids them all with ease.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukeyuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Matsumae Sukeyuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Vasililiev.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasililiev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.
Sukeyuki drives through and clinches with Vasililiev against the cage.
Sukeyuki breaks from the clinch.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasililiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sukeyuki somewhat.
Sukeyuki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasililiev's head backwards.
Vasililiev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Sukeyuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sukeyuki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasililiev scrambles back to his feet.
Sukeyuki lands with a nice combination. Vasililiev backs away looking to recover.
Sukeyuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasililiev to the mat! Vasililiev manages to get full guard.
Vasililiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sukeyuki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasililiev's guard.
Sukeyuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasililiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sukeyuki is aware though and is defending well.
Vasililiev has his foot on Sukeyuki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sukeyuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sukeyuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasililiev on the ground.
Vasililiev is looking to stand up but Sukeyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Sukeyuki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sukeyuki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukeyuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasililiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasililiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sukeyuki .
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasililiev working a defensive guard here.
Sukeyuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasililiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasililiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sukeyuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sukeyuki wants to stand but Vasililiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sukeyuki wants to control from the top but Vasililiev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukeyuki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sukeyuki wants to control from the top but Vasililiev keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matsumae Sukeyuki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
letting Sukeyuki counter with a right hand.
Vasililiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sukeyuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sukeyuki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sukeyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sukeyuki throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasililiev is on top in guard.
Sukeyuki trying to control the position.
Sukeyuki wants to sweep here but Vasililiev controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sukeyuki is looking to stand up but Vasililiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Matsumae Sukeyuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasililiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sukeyuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sukeyuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsumae Sukeyuki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Sukeyuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasililiev should have avoided that one.
Vasililiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sukeyuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasililiev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sukeyuki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vasililiev wants to stand but Sukeyuki is controlling the position.
Vasililiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukeyuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasililiev wants to control from the top but Sukeyuki keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasililiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasililiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasililiev pushing down on Sukeyuki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is trying to stand.
Vasililiev seems to be working for a kimura but Sukeyuki defends the submission attempt.
Vasililiev wants to stand up but Sukeyuki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki tries to roll over but Vasililiev keeps him under control.
Vasililiev wants to take a breather but Sukeyuki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki trying to control here.
Sukeyuki wants to get back to his feet.
Vasililiev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vasililiev working for a submission but Sukeyuki is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sukeyuki tries to hold on but Vasililiev pushes him away.
Matsumae Sukeyuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasililiev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sukeyuki because Vasililiev loaded up on that one.
Sukeyuki tries to hold on but Vasililiev postures up.
Vasililiev wants to finish this one by submission but Sukeyuki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasililiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vasililiev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vasililiev looking to secure an arm triangle but Sukeyuki defends it well.
Vasililiev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sukeyuki because Vasililiev loaded up on that one.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasililiev avoids the attempt from Sukeyuki to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yardigalovich Vasililiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sukeyuki 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsumae Sukeyuki !
During a confident post fight interview, Matsumae Sukeyuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kameny Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Harris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Harris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameny Moura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Moura takes one to the side of the head.
Moura tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameny Moura.
Harris rushes Moura and presses him up against the cage.
Harris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a strike but Moura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Harris is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Harris 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.
Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura looks winded!
Harris is working Moura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.
Moura has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Moura has wrist control.
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Moura blocks nicely.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura pushes a forearm under Harris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kameny Moura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carboni scores with a body shot.
Maldonado looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maldonado loses concentration momentarily and Carboni pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Maldonado crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Carboni finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cosmo Carboni!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lineker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Lineker looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia checks a low kick from Lineker.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Lineker slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker's coach down at RAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lineker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lineker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Lineker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lineker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia 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.
Lineker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lineker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Lineker throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
Lineker misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Lineker.
Lineker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lineker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lineker holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Lineker keeps moving.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Lineker blocks nicely.
Garcia is fighting to break Lineker's control of his arms but Lineker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lineker is keeping the position for now.
Lineker is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Lineker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lineker throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Lineker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Lineker backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Lineker tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Garcia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lineker 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lineker walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lineker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Lineker's belly button to the back.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lineker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia lands a jab to Lineker's midsection.
Garcia throws the left hand but Lineker avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lineker tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia cracks Lineker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lineker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Lineker feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker scores with a spinning back kick!
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Lineker wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lineker's hands.
Lineker lands a front kick.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Lineker tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lineker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker 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.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Lineker tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lineker throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lineker.
Lineker 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.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lineker momentarily.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Lineker.
A cross from Garcia lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia is working for takedown but Lineker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Lineker manages to get underhooks.
Lineker prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lineker regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lineker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lineker throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia catches Lineker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Lineker which made him look bad.
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Lineker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lineker wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
Lineker throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lineker throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lineker tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Lineker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lineker.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Lineker tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lineker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia tries to clinch but Lineker moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Lineker.
Lineker dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Lineker wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lineker cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker slips under a jab.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lineker feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Lineker throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lineker.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Lineker moves his leg out of the way.
Lineker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lineker 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lineker throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lineker 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lineker!
An out of breath John Lineker 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyo Wuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in black. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyo Wuan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wuan throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like James Jorge has been cut.
Jorge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wuan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
Wuan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Wuan with a jab.
Jorge blocks a head kick by Wuan.
Wuan tries to clinch but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge throws a combination. Wuan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Wuan, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Wuan against the cage but Wuan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuan moves into range and clinches up with Jorge.
Jorge breaks the clinch.
Wuan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wuan slips under a jab.
Jorge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wuan momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorge.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorge.
Wuan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jorge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jorge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wuan clinches with his opponent.
Jorge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jorge is looking to control Wuan's arms but Wuan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorge has his back to the cage.
Wuan tries to throw a body punch but Jorge avoids it by throwing Wuan back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wuan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jorge's brow.
Jorge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wuan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wuan lands a nice elbow.
Wuan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wuan misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wuan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jorge's brow.
Jorge is trying to pull guard but Wuan has him pressed against the cage.
Wuan tries a body shot but Jorge blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wuan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jorge's brow.
Jorge pulls Wuan into guard.
Jorge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuan wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge wants to sweep here but Wuan controlling him for the moment.
Wuan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wuan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuan has managed to get both his arms back between Jorge's legs - danger averted.
Wuan won't allow Jorge to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuan wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Wuan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wuan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuan wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyo Wuan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wuan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wuan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Lyo Wuan has been cut.
Wuan throws a leg kick but Jorge moved away.
Jorge fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wuan cracks a nice hook into Jorge's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Wuan.
Wuan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuan stuffs the takedown.
Jorge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wuan can pounce on him.
Wuan misses with a wild body shot.
Jorge lands a two punch combo.
Wuan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorge.
Wuan ducks under a wild hook from Jorge.
Jorge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wuan is rocked!
Wuan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wuan. That's going to slow Jorge down.
Jorge throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wuan counter with a right hand.
Jorge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jorge duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyo Wuan dominated that round.
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.
Wuan scoring well with a low kick there.
Wuan closes the distance and clinches.
Jorge blocks an elbow strike.
Jorge has Wuan pressed against the cage.
Jorge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wuan lands a body shot.
Jorge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jorge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wuan trying to land knees to the body.
Jorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wuan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wuan closes the distance and pushes Jorge back into the cage.
Wuan lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wuan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jorge is trying to push Wuan away but Wuan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorge avoids the damage to the body.
Jorge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wuan.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wuan.
Wuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorge controls his hands.
Wuan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Wuan.
James Jorge's cut is getting worse.
Wuan misses with an elbow over the top.
Wuan has Jorge pressed against the cage, preventing Jorge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jorge's defenses.
Nice body punch from Wuan - that landed with a thud.
Jorge avoiding damage as Wuan throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wuan.
Wuan lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorge won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wuan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wuan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorge avoids it.
Jorge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wuan missing with knees to the body.
Jorge prevents a body shot from Wuan.
Wuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorge.
Wuan throws an elbow but it misses.
Jorge blocks a body shot from Wuan.
Wuan lands an elbow inside.
Jorge takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jorge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jorge blocks an elbow strike.
Jorge managing to block the knees to the body from Wuan.
Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jorge's defenses.
Wuan trying to land knees to the body.
Jorge blocks a body shot from Wuan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is looking to break free of the clinch but Wuan has double underhooks.
Wuan lands a nice elbow.
Jorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lyo Wuan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jorge wants to get back to striking at distance but Wuan won't allow it.
Jorge is trying to break free.
Wuan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorge avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wuan.
Jorge blocks a body shot from Wuan.
Wuan tries a body shot but Jorge blocks it.
Wuan pushes off an throws an elbow but Jorge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jorge is looking to break free of the clinch but Wuan has double underhooks.
Wuan missing with knees to the body.
Wuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wuan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wuan has Jorge up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge avoiding damage as Wuan throws knees to the body.
Jorge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wuan has him pressed against the cage.
Wuan lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wuan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jorge avoiding damage as Wuan throws knees to the body.
Wuan lands an elbow just above Jorge 's eye.
Jeez, James Jorge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wuan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorge avoids it.
Jorge misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jorge's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Jorge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyo Wuan!
After winning the bout, Lyo Wuan 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 Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo's entrance music is Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. A fine choice. Lyon Okiro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okiro 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.
Okiro tries to clinch but Binzo moves out of range.
Crunch! Binzo slams his shin into Okiro's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okiro.
Binzo throws a shot to the body.
Binzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo looks to land a left hand but Okiro moved out of range nicely.
Binzo lands a jab to Okiro's midsection.
Binzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Binzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Binzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Okiro looks winded!
Okiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binzo.
Okiro cracks Binzo with a good jab.
Binzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Binzo lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Binzo.
Binzo jabs Okiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okiro throws a front kick aimed at Binzo's knee but Binzo avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binzo.
Okiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Binzo circles away.
Okiro avoids the body shot from Binzo.
Sloppy strikes from Okiro. Those never looked like landing.
Binzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Binzo misses with a body kick.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Binzo misses.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okiro as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Binzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okiro throws out the jab.
Binzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okiro.
Binzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okiro.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binzo manages to avoid it.
Okiro tries to clinch but Binzo is having none of it.
Binzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Binzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Binzo trying to control the position but Okiro is working away.
The ground and pound from Binzo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Binzo is working Okiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Binzo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Binzo misses with the ground and pound.
Binzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Okiro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Binzo.
Binzo trying to control the pace.
Binzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Binzo 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Binzo Binzo 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.
Binzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Binzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Binzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okiro will feel that in the morning.
Okiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okiro tries to clinch but Binzo moves out of range.
Okiro tries to bum rush Binzo with a series of wild strikes but Binzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binzo staying out of range there.
Binzo misses with a low kick as Okiro jumps back.
Binzo moves out of range as Okiro strikes.
Binzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Binzo has a couple of punches blocked by Okiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binzo digs a right hand into Okiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okiro's gas tank.
Okiro is struggling to control the position.
Okiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Binzos head.
A short left from Binzo.
Binzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro is breathing heavily.
Okiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Binzo.
Binzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Binzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Binzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Binzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Binzo tries to throw a body punch but Okiro avoids it by throwing Binzo back against the cage.
Binzo misses with a body punch.
Okiro digs a right hand underneath Binzo's ribcage. Binzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Binzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Binzo.
Binzo pushes Okiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Binzo finish him?
Binzo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Okiro with a big uppercut! Okiro tries to clinch up but Binzo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Okiro to the mat! Okiro covers up and Binzo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Binzo Binzo!
Binzo Binzo very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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 Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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244 lbs
32 - 21 - 1 |
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225 cm
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277 lbs
34 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo connects with a leg kick. Rugowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rugowski thuds his shin into the meat of Kongo's side.
Kongo 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.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rugowski takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kongo is looking to land body kicks.
Rugowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kongo can pounce on him.
Kongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rugowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rugowski.
Kongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
Rugowski looks to land a left hand but Kongo moved out of range nicely.
Rugowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kongo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rugowski clinches up with Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo tries to stall but Rugowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rugowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo misses with the head strike.
Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kongo can't find room to land a body shot as Rugowski controls the action.
Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Rugowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kongo throws a wild body kick that Rugowski sees coming a mile off.
Rugowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rugowski scores with a shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Kongo wants to stall.
Rugowski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski scores with a shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Rugowski digs a right hand into Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongo's gas tank.
Rugowski working hard to break the clinch.
Rugowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rugowski blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike.
Kongo is trying to stall.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rugowski backwards.
Rugowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rugowski.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Rugowski lands a shoulder strike.
Kingo Kongo's cut is getting worse.
Rugowski pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongo is rocked!
Rugowski creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kongo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kongo drops to his knees and Rugowski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
Bubba Rugowski 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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