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UVT 255: Leonardo vs Wha PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Meira 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Meira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meira defends it nicely.
Meira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ramirez is trying to keep an underhook but Meira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meira seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meira stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Meira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meira defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Meira is controlling the position.
Meira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meira.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Meira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Meira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramirez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez dodges the ground and pound from Meira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez wants to control but Meira postures up.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meira clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meira breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meira.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is letting Meira control him for a moment.
Meira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meira controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Meira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Meira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meira is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Meira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez tries to kick Meira off but Meira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carlos Meira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meira slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Meira is keeping busy.
Meira slows the pace down in half guard.
Meira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meira tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meira is controlling the pace.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Meira has advanced to mount!
Meira content just to control the position here.
Meira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ramirez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ramirez shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ramirez to take his back!
Meira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Meira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramirez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramirez for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meira keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Meira working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez tries to roll but Meira sticks to his back.
Meira is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Meira biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Meira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Meira moves into the clinch.
Ramirez lands a takedown into guard.
Ramirez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meira has locked up a guillotine! Meira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ramirez is holding on here and Meira must be using up a lot of energy. Ramirez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Meira!
Carlos Meira 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cris Chapa Ral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Malegarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flavio Malegarie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cris Chapa Ral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Malegarie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malegarie shoots in but no luck this time.
Malegarie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chapa Ral postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malegarie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chapa Ral, into his guard.
Chapa Ral has his foot on Malegarie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malegarie works his way back into a safe position though.
Malegarie trying to control but Chapa Ral is working from the bottom.
Chapa Ral working for a triangle but Malegarie defends it easily.
Chapa Ral wants to hit a switch here but Malegarie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chapa Ral there!
Chapa Ral sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malegarie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chapa Ral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malegarie.
Chapa Ral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malegarie is looking to advance position but Chapa Ral won't allow it.
Malegarie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapa Ral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malegarie pulls his head out easily.
Malegarie decides to stand and escape the position.
Chapa Ral with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malegarie counters with a shoot takedown. Chapa Ral fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malegarie trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapa Ral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapa Ral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapa Ral is breathing heavily.
Chapa Ral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malegarie tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapa Ral is retaining full guard.
Chapa Ral might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chapa Ral working for submissions but it's allowed Malegarie to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie is looking for a kimura here.
Chapa Ral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malegarie pulls his head out easily.
Chapa Ral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malegarie pulls his head out easily.
Malegarie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chapa Ral!
Malegarie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malegarie stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapa Ral misses with a takedown attempt - Malegarie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapa Ral fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cris Chapa Ral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malegarie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chapa Ral's guard.
Chapa Ral isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malegarie stacks Chapa Ral on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malegarie!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapa Ral is not content to let Malegarie control the position.
Malegarie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malegarie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malegarie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Malegarie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chapa Ral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malegarie circles away.
Chapa Ral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malegarie's waist but Malegarie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chapa Ral off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Malegarie. No joy for Chapa Ral on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cris Chapa Ral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapa Ral gets caught flat footed, as Malegarie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chapa Ral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malegarie defends well.
Chapa Ral can't keep his opponent in guard - Malegarie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chapa Ral is defending against the submission attempts here by Malegarie.
Chapa Ral looking for subs from the bottom but Malegarie mounts him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malegarie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapa Ral shoots in but Malegarie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Chapa Ral with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chapa Ral enables Malegarie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chapa Ral manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chapa Ral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malegarie trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapa Ral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapa Ral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malegarie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malegarie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malegarie pushes down on Chapa Ral's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie is trying to control. Chapa Ral wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malegarie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chapa Ral haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malegarie wants to pass the guard but Chapa Ral is defending well.
Malegarie moves into full mount! Chapa Ral won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapa Ral manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions off his back.
Malegarie is keen to just control but Chapa Ral is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapa Ral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malegarie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapa Ral keeps working.
Malegarie is trying to work for a kimura but Chapa Ral is defending well.
Chapa Ral is in trouble now - Malegarie has advanced to mount!
Malegarie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Malegarie misses with a takedown attempt - Chapa Ral sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapa Ral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malegarie as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malegarie has his hands on Chapa Ral's head, controlling the position.
Malegarie has his feet on Chapa Ral's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malegarie dives in and scores a takedown into Chapa Ral's guard.
Malegarie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapa Ral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malegarie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chapa Ral keeping moving, preventing Malegarie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Malegarie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Chapa Ral shoots in and gets a takedown into Malegarie's guard.
Chapa Ral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malegarie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malegarie has escaped and now he's on top!
Chapa Ral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malegarie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malegarie pushing down on Chapa Ral's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malegarie in particular looking to stall.
Chapa Ral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malegarie pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapa Ral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malegarie pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapa Ral is staying active underneath Malegarie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malegarie decides to stand up.
Chapa Ral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malegarie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malegarie feints and as Chapa Ral raises his hands in defense, Malegarie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malegarie controlling from the top position.
Malegarie stands up and waves to Chapa Ral to follow him.
Malegarie fails with a takedown attempt.
Malegarie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapa Ral's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapa Ral actively working from the bottom here.
Malegarie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malegarie wants to work for an arm triangle but Chapa Ral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chapa Ral looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malegarie passes into side control!
Chapa Ral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chapa Ral is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Malegarie as Chapa Ral shoots in.
Malegarie gets a double leg takedown into Chapa Ral's guard.
Malegarie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malegarie gets a double leg takedown into Chapa Ral's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapa Ral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malegarie stays in close to Chapa Ral's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chapa Ral looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malegarie passes into side control.
Malegarie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chapa Ral is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chapa Ral manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malegarie trying to control here.
Chapa Ral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malegarie defends it well.
Cris Chapa Ral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flavio Malegarie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chapa Ral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malegarie is just riding it out for now. Chapa Ral eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Malegarie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malegarie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Malegarie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brown Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown Jr has chosen Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brown Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown Jr.
Brown Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush closes the distance and pushes Brown Jr back into the cage.
Brown Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown Jr regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bush defends easily.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown Jr looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown Jr is on top in guard.
Brown Jr wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Bush working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown Jr wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Bush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Bush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown Jr defends well.
Bush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush has his hands on Brown Jr's head, controlling the position.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Brown Jr from controlling successfully.
Bush is trying to keep Brown Jr in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Bush wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brown Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bush tries to break the clinch but Brown Jr is controlling the position.
Brown Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bush fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harry Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Brown Jr.
Brown Jr misses with a takedown
and Bush counters with a takedown into side control.
Bush working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown Jr is looking for a sweep.
Bush trying to control the action but Brown Jr is working from the bottom.
Brown Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Bush. No joy for Brown Jr on that attempt.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown Jr is keeping the position for now.
Brown Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bush has wrist control.
Brown Jr is looking to stand up but Bush won't let him.
Bush has control of Brown Jr's left arm, preventing Brown Jr from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown Jr throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown Jr's guard. Nice move by Bush!
Brown Jr is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
Brown Jr is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush stands up and waves to Brown Jr to follow him.
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown Jr is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is pressing down on Brown Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown Jr is holding on for now.
Brown Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Bush is thwarting Brown Jr's attempts to control the position.
Brown Jr is not content to let Bush control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Brown Jr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bush looking to sit in guard and control but Brown Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown Jr postures up.
Brown Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush is looking for a triangle but Brown Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Harry Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown Jr wanted to stand there but Bush had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown Jr trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Brown Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown Jr is looking to stand up but Bush won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Bush will probably get the nod.
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!
Bush lands a nice hook to Brown Jr's body. Brown Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bush tries to avoid it but Brown Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bush to the ground. Bush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown Jr moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Brown Jr to work.
Bush jumps guard but Brown Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brown Jr shoots in for a double leg but Bush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown Jr moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Brown Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush scores with a takedown into Brown Jr's guard.
Brown Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bush defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to control but Brown Jr is working from the bottom.
Bush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bush stands up and waves to Brown Jr to follow him.
Brown Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr goes for a double leg but Bush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bush continues to drive forward.
Harry Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Brown Jr.
Bush is pushing Brown Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bush blocking some punches.
Brown Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body.
Brown Jr is working Bush over against the cage.
Brown Jr is looking to control Bush's arms but Bush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown Jr has his back to the cage.
Bush tightens his grip and picks Brown Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown Jr manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Brown Jr wants to control the position but Bush says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brown Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jason Brown Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bush 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Bush!
In defeat, Jason Brown Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry I let you down.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's entrance music is HINO RUSSO. A fine choice. 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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182 lbs
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38
177 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Neil throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov lands a left and a right that send O Neil crashing to the mat, dazed. Ivanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from O Neil finds it's target.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but O Neil is avoiding it.
O Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from O Neil.
O Neil 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.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ivanov walks into a left hand.
O Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neil.
Ivanov wants to slow O Neil down by chopping away at his legs.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ivanov.
O Neil stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
O Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by O Neil.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but O Neil checks it.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neil.
O Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but O Neil moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov has O Neil up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neil is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.
O Neil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
O Neil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
O Neil with a hook.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but O Neil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Neil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but O Neil pushes him off.
O Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
O Neil feints a jab promting Ivanov to slip. O Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ivanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
Ivanov needs to keep his hands up - O Neil had a free shot at his head there.
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by O Neil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Neil.
O Neil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov defending well as O Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
O Neil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Ivanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
O Neil swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neil lands the left hand.
O Neil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Neil lands with a straight right. Ivanov didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Neil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but O Neil pushes him off.
O Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
O Neil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Neil misses with a straight right.
Sergei Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ivanov, right into the meat.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
O Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neil throws a series of strikes that have Ivanov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Neil connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - O Neil circles away.
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by O Neil. Beautiful body shot.
O Neil lands the left hand.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
O Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivanov staying out of range there.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Neil throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. O Neil should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil 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.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neil misses the target.
Ivanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from O Neil finds it's target.
O Neil swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov connects with a solid leg kick.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but O Neil ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ivanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Neil misses with a left hand
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov staying out of range there.
O Neil lands with a hook. Ivanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neil.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a hook.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Ivanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
O Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
O Neil lands a jab.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
Ivanov sizes up O Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.
O Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
That has opened up Mickey O Neil's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.
O Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Neil throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Neil misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but O Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neil slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
O Neil misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Ivanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov cracks O Neil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanov doesn't seem bothered though.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Neil, as that shot connected.
A big right from O Neil misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov darts in and clinches O Neil up against the cage.
Ivanov is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but O Neil avoids them all with ease.
O Neil throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
O Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Neil.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for O Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Neil takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
O Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neil tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
O Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Neil lands with a nice body punch.
O Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanov misses with a low kick as O Neil jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Neil tried to score with a low kick but Ivanov checks it.
Ivanov tries to move into range but O Neil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but O Neil avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Neil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Neil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
O Neil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Ivanov keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanov on the side of the head.
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Neil scores with a jab. Ivanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanov tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ivanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
O Neil tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
A short left from Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov stalling.
Ivanov digs a right hand underneath O Neil's ribcage. O Neil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Neil 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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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
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bourque on the side of the head.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Bourque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Bourque cracks Aoki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Bourque walks into a jab.
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Bourque.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Bourque checks it.
Bourque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bourque if he has to take too many more of those.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Bourque is out of range.
Aoki throws out a leg kick but Bourque moves out of range and Aoki only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Bourque throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Bourque blocks with his arms.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bourque working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Bourque wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aoki.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Bourque avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bourque tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki wants a takedown.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki wants to break free but Bourque has control.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki just leaning against Bourque, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bourque's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bourque enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bourque manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Bourque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Bourque has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Bourque had a free shot at his head there.
Bourque takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bourque misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Aoki tries to work over Bourque's front leg with a kick but Bourque checks it.
Bourque jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Bourque is avoiding it.
Bourque connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bourque's half guard.
Aoki is trying to control. Bourque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bourque is trying is best to control the position here.
Bourque wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Bourque wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves forwards but Bourque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Bourque circles away.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourque scores with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bourque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Aoki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Bourque has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bourque managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki jumps guard.
Bourque pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Bourque tries to pass.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bourque controlling him for the moment.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Bourque from standing up.
Bourque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bourque stands and steps away. Aoki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aoki misses the jab.
Bourque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Bourque.
Nice jab there from Bourque.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Bourque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Bourque slips under a jab.
Bourque lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki moves forwards but Bourque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bourque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Bourque is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aoki with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masakazu Aoki.
I've got Aoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
After winning the bout, Masakazu Aoki 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody's gonna get it. Fowler has chosen "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Tee Bone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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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
35 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bone as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Fowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bone which made him look bad.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Fowler dives in and grabs Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes down on Fowler's head and hops out.
Tee Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Bone clinches up with Fowler and pushes him back against the cage.
Bone misses with some punches.
Fowler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bone has hold of one of Fowler's legs. Fowler is fighting the takedown attempt but Bone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bone wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Fowler is trying to control the position but Bone postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tee Bone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fowler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fowler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bone!
Bone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Bone wants to get back to his feet.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fowler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bone tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bone.
Bone wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler forces his way into half guard.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Fowler slips a nice elbow through Bone's hands, connecting with Bone's forehead.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bone looking for a guillotine here but Fowler defends easily.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fowler defends it easily.
Fowler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Fowler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Bone has his foot on Fowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fowler works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Bone'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.
Fowler with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fowler is aware though and is defending well.
Bone looking for a guillotine here but Fowler defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fowler frees his head nicely. Oh but Bone has switched to an armbar! Fowler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tee Bone!
Tee Bone made sure to mention his sponsor, FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Nelson feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nelson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams 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.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Nelson is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Williams connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams thumps Nelson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Nelson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Nelson.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Williams shrugs it off though.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams counters with a solid body kick.
Nelson slips under a jab from Williams.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams connects with a body shot.
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!
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams scores with a hook.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Nelson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Nelson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nelson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Williams throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Nelson throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Nelson.
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson looks to land a strike but Williams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson 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.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
145 lbs
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35
149 lbs
28 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog looks to throw the jab but Blimm is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blimm is fending him off so far but Dog persists. Nope, Blimm circles away and we're back to standing.
Blimm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym in the buildup to the fight.
Blimm throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Blimm tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dog wants to control but Blimm is keeping him busy.
Blimm holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dog's back!
Blimm has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dog has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dog tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm tries to keep control of the position but Dog is staying busy.
Dog tries to escape but Blimm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dog breaks Blimm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
Dog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blimm, who protects the arm well.
Blimm is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blimm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dog tries for a kimura but Blimm is defending well.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blimm regains half guard.
Dog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blimm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dog.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dog controlling the action here.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Dog trying to mount his opponent but Blimm defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blimm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm wants to stand but Dog is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blimm tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blimm on the side of the head.
Blimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blimm walks into a straight right hand from Dog.
Dog tries to bum rush Blimm with a series of wild strikes but Blimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Blimm. No joy for Dog on that attempt.
Blimm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blimm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Blimm. Those never looked like landing.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blimm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blimm is rocked!
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Blimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Dog.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blimm.
Dog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blimm slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Blimm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blimm pinned against the cage. Blimm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Blimm. Those never looked like landing.
Blimm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Dog lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Dog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Blimm pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blimm throws the kick towards the body but Dog avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Blimm which made him look bad.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blimm is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blimm as he avoids it easily.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blimm to the ground. Dog is now in Blimm's guard.
Blimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blimm keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Blimm throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Blimm wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
Dog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blimm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dog's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blimm throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blimm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blimm is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Blimm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dog throws an elbow but Blimm slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blimm sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm has his hands clasped together around Dog's back. He's all about the action.
Blimm is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blimm trying to control here.
Dog trying to control the action but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Blimm wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blimm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blimm connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Dog.
Blimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Horrible takedown by Blimm or perhaps it was just good defense by Dog which made him look bad.
Blimm slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog checks a low kick from Blimm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm tries to clinch up.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blimm eats them both and turns towards Dog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blimm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blimm looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Blimm walks into a straight right hand from Dog.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blimm shoots for a double leg takedown but Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Blimm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blimm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Blimm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog scores with a takedown into Blimm's guard.
Bobby Blimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blimm working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
Crazy Dog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonardo, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonardo.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
Wha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonardo avoids it.
Leonardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Wha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wha is working Leonardo over against the cage.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wha controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonardos head.
Wha takes a shot to the head.
Wha tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wha avoids it.
Wha trying to control the position but instead, Leonardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wha into the cage.
Leonardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Wha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
A short body shot lands from Wha as the two fighters clinch.
Wha is looking to control Leonardo's arms but Leonardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wha has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
Leonardo blocks the elbow strike.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wha tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wha closes the distance and clinches.
Wha misses with a knee strike.
Leonardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo missing with knees to the body.
Leonardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wha.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but Wha blocks with his arms.
A short left from Wha.
Wha wants to break free but Leonardo has control.
Leonardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wha avoids it.
Wha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wha wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonardo won't allow it.
Wha lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Leonardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leonardo avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonardo.
A short uppercut from Leonardo.
Wha swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wha's face.
Leonardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wha taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Wha.
Wha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wha has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo misses with a knee to the head.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Wha is blocking nicely.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that 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.
Leonardo swings for the body but Wha moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonardo.
Wha misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Wha moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wha's sensitive parts.
Wha rushes Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonardo misses with a knee strike.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Wha breaks the clinch.
Wha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonardo can pounce on him.
Leonardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wha.
Leonardo throws a leg kick but Wha sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leonardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wha takes a step back to recover.
Leonardo throws a leg kick but Wha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leonardo throws a leg kick which misses Wha's front leg but catches the back leg as Wha tries to avoid it.
Leonardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardo drives through and clinches with Wha against the cage.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonardo.
Wha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leonardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
Leonardo gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wha.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Leonardo lands a knee to the body.
Wha is breathing heavily.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Wha.
Leonardo keeps control of Wha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wha tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonardo gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo misses with the head strike.
Leonardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wha misses with some punches.
Leonardo misses with a knee strike.
Leonardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wha avoids the damage to the body.
Wha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonardo.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
Wha managing to block the knees to the body from Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wha.
Leonardo missing with knees to the body.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands a nice knee to the body.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Leonardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wha.
Leonardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wha throws a head punch that misses.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha is looking to control Leonardo's arms but Leonardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wha has his back to the cage.
Leonardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonardo blocks a body shot from Wha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Wha.
Wha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonardo wants to land a leg kick but Wha is out of range.
Wha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonardo gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but Wha blocks it.
Wha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Wha is blocking nicely.
Wha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Leonardo fails to land.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Leonardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rai Leonardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wha misses with a body punch.
Wha managing to block the knees to the body from Leonardo.
Leonardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wha.
Wha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but Wha blocks it.
Leonardo connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Wha is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Leonardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonardo avoids it.
Wha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Wha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo thuds his shin into the meat of Wha's side.
Leonardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wha avoids the head kick by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wha.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonardo scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha throws a shot to the body.
Wha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rai Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonardo lands a high kick!
Wha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wha is trying to break the clinch but Leonardo is controlling him.
Wha can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Wha.
Leonardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wha is trying to stall.
Leonardo has a couple of punches blocked by Wha.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Leonardo.
Wha misses with a knee to the head.
Leonardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
Nice body punch from Leonardo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Leonardo.
Wha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leonardo misses with a low kick.
Leonardo tries to clinch but Wha moves out of range.
Leonardo looks to land a right hand but Wha moved out of range.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wha rushes Leonardo and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Leonardo.
Wha lands with a light punch inside.
Wha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wha tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonardo scores a nice knee to the body.
Wha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Leonardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Wha can't break the clinch.
Wha is trying to force a seperation but Leonardo has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leonardo.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonardo misses with a knee to the head.
Leonardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonardo scores with a shot to the side of Wha's head.
Leonardo has Wha pressed against the cage, preventing Wha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leonardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonardo missing with knees to the body.
Leonardo gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wha blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leonardo can't find room to land a body shot as Wha controls the action.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonardo tries to throw a body punch but Wha avoids it by throwing Leonardo back against the cage.
Wha working aggressively here.
Wha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wha takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha manages to break the clinch.
Wha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wha blocks a head kick by Leonardo.
Wha lands a jab to the nose.
Leonardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Wha tries a head kick but it misses.
Wha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Wha is blocking nicely.
Wha is leaning against Leonardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha misses with a knee to the head.
Leonardo dodges an elbow strike from Wha.
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wha.
A short right from Leonardo on the inside.
Knees to the body from Leonardo.
Leonardo misses with a knee strike.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha is trying to break the clinch but Leonardo has him pressed against the cage.
Wha tries a knee to the head but Leonardo blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Leonardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo had his way with Bleh Wha in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leonardo keeps Wha at a distance using the push kick.
Leonardo scores with a head kick. Wha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wha avoids the head kick by Leonardo.
Wha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonardo.
Wha is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonardo sizes up Wha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wha throws a lazy body kick
and Leonardo counters with a leg kick.
Leonardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wha.
Wha gets a clinch.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Leonardo.
A short uppercut from Leonardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wha scores with a shoulder strike.
Wha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leonardo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but Wha blocks with his arms.
Leonardo connects with a knee to the head.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leonardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
Leonardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wha's elbow.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonardo pushes Wha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonardo.
Leonardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonardo scores a nice knee to the body.
Leonardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but Wha blocks it.
Leonardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonardo landing knees to the head.
Wha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonardo lands a body punch.
Wha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but Wha blocks it.
Wha looking to throw knees to the head but Leonardo is blocking nicely.
Leonardo gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wha tries to break free but Leonardo pushes him back against the cage.
Leonardo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wha or not.
Still in the clinch, Leonardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Leonardo.
A short right from Leonardo.
Leonardo managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Wha back against the cage.
Leonardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wha avoids it.
Wha working Leonardo over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Leonardo.
Wha working aggressively here.
Leonardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
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!
Leonardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wha avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wha.
Wha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leonardo crunches a lovely knee into Wha's ribcage.
Leonardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leonardo looking to throw knees to the head but Wha is blocking nicely.
Bleh Wha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
Leonardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonardo blocking some punches.
Leonardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha throws a head punch that misses.
Leonardo drops Wha with a big knee straight up the middle! Wha is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wha is rocked!
Wha walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Leonardo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rai Leonardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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