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RFN 5: Lurch vs Wilcox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delone Braune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delone Braune!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braune tries a head kick but it misses.
Braune misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruzo is defended easily by Braune.
Cruzo blocks a head kick by Braune.
Braune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.
Braune leaves Cruzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruzo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Cruzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruzo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Delone Braune has been cut.
Braune is trying to force a seperation but Cruzo has the dominant position.
Cruzo looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Braune is defending well.
Braune looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braune can't break the clinch.
Cruzo breaks the clinch.
Cruzo blocks a leg kick.
Cruzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braune closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruzo to the mat! Cruzo manages to get full guard.
Cruzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braune seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Braune cracks Cruzo with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo controls Braune momentarily but Braune frees himself.
Cruzo has a closed guard, preventing Braune from standing up.
Braune works over Cruzo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Braune stands up from Cruzo's guard - Braune perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Braune connects with a right hand. Cruzo shakes it off.
Cruzo tries to land a front kick but Braune steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braune misses with a head kick.
Cruzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Braune circles away.
Braune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cruzo eats them both and turns towards Braune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Braune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruzo loads up on a big right hand but Braune slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Cruzo blocks the low kick.
Braune tries to work over Cruzo's front leg with a kick but Cruzo checks it.
Delone Braune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braune throws a leg kick but Cruzo moved away.
Braune looks to land a combination. Cruzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Braune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Cruzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Braune is in Cruzo's guard.
Braune postures up.
Cruzo is breathing heavily.
Cruzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Braune gets to his feet - Cruzo follows without any prompting.
Braune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Braune counters with a shoot takedown. Cruzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Braune stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Braune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Braune.
Braune lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Braune throws a head kick that misses
and Cruzo counters with a nice body kick.
Cruzo throws a leg kick but Braune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delone Braune dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cruzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braune instigates a clinch.
Cruzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Braune gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Braune drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruzo tries a knee to the head but Braune blocks it.
Cruzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruzo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braune wants to break free but Cruzo has control.
Braune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooh!!! Braune has knocked Cruzo down with a huge combo! Braune steps away and waves a wobbly Cruzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cruzo is rocked!
Robinson Cruzo's cut is getting worse.
Robinson Cruzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braune has Cruzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Cruzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruzo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Braune to keep the fight standing.
Braune manages to break the clinch.
Cruzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Braune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruzo misses with a takedown attempt - Braune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Cruzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braune Rushes Cruzo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cruzo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Braune Piles on the pressure and Cruzo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delone Braune!
Our winner, Delone Braune, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Angel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Angel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marquez lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Marquez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Marquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marquez defends well and Wallace ends up having to push Marquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Wallace slowing the pace effectively.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marquez working hard to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wallace. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wallace digs a right hand into Marquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquez's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wallace - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallace manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Wallace won't let him.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment.
Wallace trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace pulls Marquez in to control the position.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquez is one step ahead there.
Wallace is adopting a defensive guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marquez leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marquez tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Marquez is trying to break free.
Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace is pulling down on Marquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Marquez, at least for the moment.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying to control the position here.
Wallace pushes Marquez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wallace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Marquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Marquez.
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Wallace has Marquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace manages to pull guard.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace has Marquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Marquez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pulls Marquez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
William Wallace has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marquez stuffs the takedown.
Marquez lands a body shot.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
William Wallace's cut is getting worse.
Marquez stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wallace backs up against the cage.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Angel Marquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marquez sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marquez scores with a shot to the body.
Paco Angel Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Wallace pulls guard.
Wallace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marquez misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Marquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marquez.
Paco Angel Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquez.
Wallace is rocked!
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wallace tumbling to the canvas! Marquez pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wallace was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paco Angel Marquez!
Paco Angel Marquez took some time post fight to say the following; 'its easy slapping these punks around in the fight i hope i get a tougher opponent next time that can take a beating like a man! Now lets get something to eat im hungry.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Delivire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Delivire could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramazan Abdulkerimov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Delivire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delivire scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ramazan Abdulkerimov has been cut.
Abdulkerimov takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delivire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abdulkerimov stalling in the clinch but Delivire improves position.
Delivire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Delivire.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delivire lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Delivire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdulkerimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delivire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdulkerimov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants a takedown.
Delivire breaks the clinch.
Delivire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricardo Delivire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdulkerimov clinches up with Delivire and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Delivire.
Delivire throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Delivire.
Delivire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abdulkerimov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delivire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricardo Delivire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Abdulkerimov.
Delivire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdulkerimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdulkerimov takes a shot to the head.
Delivire stalling in the clinch.
Abdulkerimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delivire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delivire clinches with his opponent.
Delivire lands an elbow that stopped Abdulkerimov in his tracks for a moment.
Delivire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delivire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Delivire scores with a shot to the side of Abdulkerimov's head.
Abdulkerimov is rocked!
Delivire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdulkerimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Delivire finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Delivire.
Abdulkerimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delivire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delivire lands a shot to the body.
Delivire stalling.
Delivire lands an elbow that stopped Abdulkerimov in his tracks for a moment.
Delivire lands a nice uppercut.
Delivire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Delivire throws a big uppercut that drops Abdulkerimov! More strikes from Delivire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abdulkerimov lies dazed against the cage as Delivire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Delivire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crasy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God Gave Me Style . The key to victory for Jon Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crasy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Jones.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Jones is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jones.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Jones tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Jones 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.
Silva defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Silva throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones scoring with punches from 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.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Crasy Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crasy Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Daves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Daves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daves shoots in looking for a takedown. ZasZas tries to sprawl out of it but Daves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ZasZas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ZasZas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ZasZas misses with a few strikes there.
ZasZas misses with a head kick.
ZasZas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daves wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
Daves looks for a takedown but ZasZas sprawls well.
Daves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ZasZas, pushing him back against the cage.
Daves slows down the pace here.
ZasZas jumps guard but Daves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ZasZas connects with a high kick.
ZasZas swats away the attempt to clinch by Daves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ZasZas throws a head kick but Daves moves out of range.
Daves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daves wants to clinch but ZasZas slips to the side
and ZasZas counters with a nice uppercut.
Daves is rocked!
Daves tries to clinch but ZasZas moves out of range.
Oh Daves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! ZasZas uses the oldest trick in the book to send Daves tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! ZasZas is absolutely delighted - when Daves wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Silberio ZasZas!
Silberio ZasZas made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sousuke Kamida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sousuke Kamida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamida keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamida gets caught flat footed, as Ludwig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ludwig passes Kamida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ludwig thows a huge punch but Kamida dodges it nicely.
Ludwig trying to control the pace.
Ludwig moves nicely into side control.
Kamida is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kamida is trying to improve his position.
Kamida dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamida is letting Ludwig control him for a moment.
Kamida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ludwig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamida!
Ludwig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamida is looking to get to half guard.
Ludwig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamida can't escape the position.
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Larry Ludwig wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Ludwig tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamida avoids the damage to the body.
Ludwig gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kamida trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamida wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ludwig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamida is looking for a sweep. Ludwig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ludwig is looking to advance position but Kamida won't allow it.
Ludwig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamida is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ludwig controlling the action here.
Kamida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Larry Ludwig was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ludwig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamida's guard.
Kamida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamida is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Ludwig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamida has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ludwig clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kamida looking for the choke but no joy.
Kamida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kamida is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ludwig has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kamida avoiding Ludwig 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig covering up well under a series of strikes from Kamida.
Kamida is looking to control Ludwig but Ludwig is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kamida is looking for the choke from the back position but Ludwig is controlling his hands well.
Kamida struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kamida missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamida tightening his grip on Ludwig, looking for the choke.
Kamida controlling well, preventing Ludwig from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kamida missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kamida misses with punches from the back.
Ludwig can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kamida.
Kamida working for a choke but Ludwig is defending well.
Ludwig trying to control the hands but Kamida won't let him.
Kamida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kamida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ludwig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamida's guard. Nice work there by Ludwig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ludwig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamida controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig 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.
Kamida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamida's guard.
Ludwig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sousuke Kamida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kamida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kamida lands in his opponent's guard.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Kamida postures up.
Kamida trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Kamida controlling from the top position.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamida trying to control but Ludwig is working from the bottom.
Ludwig controlling Kamida's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sousuke Kamida.
Ludwig is looking to clinch but Kamida is avoiding it.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Kamida circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamida enables Ludwig to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kamida wants to control but instead Ludwig manages to regain half guard.
Kamida is trying to control the action in half guard but Ludwig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ludwig trying to control here.
Kamida is looking to take a break and control but Ludwig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludwig is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is refusing to be controlled, as Kamida sits in half guard.
Kamida is working for a kimura but Ludwig is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig wants to improve his position but Kamida is controlling well.
Kamida is keen to just control but Ludwig is a slippery customer.
Kamida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ludwig defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamida wants to work for an arm triangle but Ludwig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ludwig wants to control but Kamida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ludwig makes his way to full guard, as Kamida worked for a kimura.
Ludwig has Kamida pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamida with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludwig is on top in guard.
Ludwig 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sousuke Kamida.
I think Kamida 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sousuke Kamida!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sousuke Kamida made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarik Belson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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20
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Belson misses the target.
A combination from Belson does no damage.
Takasugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takasugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takasugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belson.
Belson loads up on a big right hand but Takasugi slips the punch.
Belson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takasugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belson misses with a hook.
Takasugi misses with a few strikes there.
Takasugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takasugi throws a looping overhand right but Belson ducks down to avoid it.
Takasugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belson swivels and escapes.
Belson misses with a looping right.
Belson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belson throws a nice looking combination but Takasugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takasugi walks into a stiff left hand from Belson.
Some wild striking there from Belson.
Takasugi throws a hook to the side of Belson's head but Belson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Belson.
Takasugi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takasugi somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Belson as Takasugi shoots in.
Jarik Belson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Takasugi.
Takasugi is looking to score with low kicks.
Belson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takasugi misses with a low kick.
Belson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takasugi takes one to the side of the head.
Takasugi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takasugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takasugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi fails with the takedown.
Belson defending well as Takasugi loads up on a big left hand.
Belson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takasugi misses with a body kick.
Takasugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belson lands a head shot.
Takasugi throws the kick towards the body but Belson avoids it.
Takasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarik Belson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takasugi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belson finds it's way round the side to connect with Takasugi's head.
Belson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takasugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belson lands a body shot.
Takasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takasugi throws a leg kick but Belson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takasugi misses with a two punch combination.
Belson lands a jab to Takasugi's midsection.
Belson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belson looks to land a right hand but Takasugi moved out of range.
Takasugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson with a jab.
Takasugi misses with a body kick.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Belson connects with a body shot that sends Takasugi's belly button to the back.
Belson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takasugi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takasugi.
Belson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.
Belson tests Takasugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.
Belson scores with a jab.
Belson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belson stuffs the takedown attempt from Takasugi. Takasugi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takasugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belson.
Belson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi throws a wild body kick that Belson sees coming a mile off.
Takasugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belson's corner calls for a 1-2. Belson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Takasugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Belson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takasugi manages to avoid it.
Belson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belson throws a shot from downtown. Takasugi moves away and avoids it.
Takasugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takasugi throws a series of punches but Belson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Takasugi. Those never looked like landing.
Belson avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belson checks a leg kick nicely.
Belson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belson with a jab.
Takasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takasugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takasugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Belson misses.
Belson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takasugi.
Takasugi misses with a two punch combination.
Belson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takasugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jarik Belson is winning the standup battle so far.
Belson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takasugi tried to score with a low kick but Belson checks it.
Takasugi throws a one two combo.
Takasugi throws a leg kick that misses.
Belson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takasugi has time to react.
Takasugi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belson misses with the combination.
Belson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takasugi looking to score a takedown here. Belson is defending well but Takasugi drives through and ends up in Belson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belson trying to control the position.
Takasugi advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belson is trying to maintain the position but Takasugi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takasugi is trying to control. Belson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takasugi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takasugi wants to pass to mount but Belson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belson trying to control but Takasugi postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belson throws a series of punches but Takasugi avoids them all with ease.
Takasugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takasugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takasugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Belson throws a hook but Takasugi blocks it.
A big left from Belson misses.
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!
Belson stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Takasugi.
Takasugi throws a push kick but Belson slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Belson misses.
Takasugi throws a head kick but Belson moves out of range.
Belson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takasugi throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Takasugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Takasugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belson looks to land a combination but Takasugi avoids it well.
Belson moves out of range of the leg kick from Takasugi.
Belson blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Belson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takasugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takasugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belson lands a lovely overhand right.
Belson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi slips a jab from Belson.
A combination from Belson does no damage.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Belson.
A telegraphed right hand from Takasugi misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Belson.
Takasugi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belson.
Takasugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takasugi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takasugi on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takasugi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Belson as he connects with a hook.
Belson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Belson thows a body shot but no joy.
Belson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takasugi.
Takasugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takasugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takasugi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belson.
Belson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice combination there by Belson.
Takasugi throws a lazy right hand but Belson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takasugi misses with a combination
and Belson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takasugi eats them both and turns towards Belson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belson cracks Takasugi with a good jab.
Belson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takasugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takasugi scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson throws a right and a left that Takasugi avoids nicely.
Takasugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Belson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belson.
Belson missing with a left hand there. Takasugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takasugi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circling - Belson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takasugi has a takedown stuffed.
Takasugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belson circles away quickly and effectively.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Takasugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belson lands with a hook. Takasugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takasugi misses with a body shot.
Belson lands a slapping body shot.
Belson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takasugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belson misses with a wild body shot.
Takasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takasugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takasugi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takasugi takes one to the chin there.
Takasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takasugi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belson stuns Takasugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takasugi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takasugi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belson counters with a series of strikes. Takasugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takasugi.
Belson cracks a nice hook into Takasugi's ribs.
Takasugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takasugi is rocked!
Belson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takasugi back to the cage. Belson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takasugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Belson finish him?
Takasugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takasugi on the side of the head.
Belson lands a hook that stumbles Takasugi back into the cage. Belson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Takasugi to the canvas! Belson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Takasugi has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarik Belson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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234 lbs
4 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski fails with the takedown.
Grabowski goes for a double leg but Kreuger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kreuger continues to drive forward.
Kreuger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreuger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grabowski can't fight it off and eventually Kreuger manages to take the fight to the floor. Grabowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreuger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreuger won't allow Grabowski to sweep him here.
Kreuger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreuger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grabowski trying to control the position.
Kreuger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grabowski on the ground.
Grabowski wants to stand and escape but Kreuger is having none of it.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grabowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grabowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grabowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grabowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreuger trying to control here.
Grabowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kreuger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski wants to stand up but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Grabowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kreuger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grabowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kreuger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kreuger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabowski.
Grabowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreuger is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grabowski lands a nice short elbow.
Grabowski is keen to just control but Kreuger is a slippery customer.
Grabowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grabowski is nestled in close to Kreuger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kreuger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kreuger is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Grabowski is pressing down on Kreuger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreuger is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grabowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Grabowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kreuger is looking to clinch but Grabowski is avoiding it.
Kreuger stuffs the takedown.
Dag Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Grabowski.
Kreuger moves out of range as Grabowski throws a body kick.
Grabowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kreuger, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes Kreuger against the cage but Kreuger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreuger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grabowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kreuger somewhat.
Grabowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kreuger's half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kreuger'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
That's time! Kreuger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreuger looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Dag Kreuger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kreuger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski tries to keep at a distance but Kreuger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kreuger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grabowski backwards.
Kreuger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grabowski regains guard.
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Kreuger is proving a slippery customer.
Kreuger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreuger stands up from Grabowski's guard - Kreuger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kreuger throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kreuger as Grabowski shoots in.
Grabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kreuger swivels and escapes.
Dag Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Grabowski.
Grabowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kreuger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grabowski trying to control from the bottom.
Kreuger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreuger throws a strike but Grabowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grabowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grabowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grabowski is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Kreuger keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreuger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.
Kreuger wants to stand but Grabowski is controlling the position.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreuger working a defensive guard here.
Kreuger keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreuger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski stands up over Kreuger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreuger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kreuger tries to get out of the position.
Grabowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Grabowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kreuger is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Kreuger keeps moving.
Kreuger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Grabowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreuger has wrist control.
Grabowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreuger is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kreuger as he avoids it easily.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreuger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabowski somewhat.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grabowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kreuger dives in for a single leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kreuger manages to break the clinch.
Kreuger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grabowski is trying to defend but Kreuger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grabowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kreuger manages to get himself to full guard.
Grabowski works over Kreuger with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger managing to control the position.
Kreuger keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Kreuger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grabowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreuger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Grabowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kreuger's guard.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grabowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kreuger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grabowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski working over Kreuger with some ground and pound. Kreuger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Kreuger is having none of it.
Grabowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kreuger has hold of Grabowski's hands but Grabowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kreuger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grabowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grabowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kreuger is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Grabowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kreuger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grabowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grabowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreuger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grabowski is pressing down on Kreuger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreuger is holding on for now.
Damian Grabowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreuger's head.
Grabowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grabowski winds up and cracks Kreuger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grabowski is trying to control. Kreuger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grabowski looking to finish Kreuger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreuger!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grabowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dag Kreuger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreuger wants to get back to his feet.
Kreuger swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreuger is squirming around, avoiding Grabowski's attempts to control the action.
Damian Grabowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grabowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Grabowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grabowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Grabowski!
Dag Kreuger spoke after the fight, saying 'He just happened to be the better man tonight, I won't make excuses. He beat me, hands down. I'll be back. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Lameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Owinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lameson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, never die on the ground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
277 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Lameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Owinashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owinashi swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Owinashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lameson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Georges Lameson has been cut.
Lameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owinashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owinashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owinashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lameson darts in looking for a takedown but Owinashi gets double underhooks and turns Lameson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Lameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lameson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owinashi prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owinashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owinashi counters with a two punch combo.
Owinashi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lameson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Owinashi.
Lameson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lameson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owinashi misses with a two punch combination.
Lameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Owinashi tries to sprawl out of it but Lameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owinashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Owinashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Owinashi as he connects with a hook.
Owinashi throws a left that rocks Lameson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Owinashi dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lameson regain composure!
Oh Lameson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owinashi decides to stand back up.
Lameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owinashi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lameson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Owinashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurch comes to the cage accompanied by Won't back down - Tom Petty. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Lurch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gareth Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lurch shoots in but Wilcox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lurch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilcox defends well and Lurch ends up having to push Wilcox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lurch manages to pull guard.
Lurch working a defensive guard here.
Lurch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lurch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lurch, not yet.
Wilcox prevents Lurch from getting back to his feet.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilcox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilcox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lurch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lurch's guard.
Lurch keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Lurch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilcox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilcox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilcox trying to control but Lurch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gareth Wilcox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Lurch with that takedown attempt.
Lurch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Lurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Wilcox. Those never looked like landing.
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilcox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wilcox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lurch backs up against the cage.
Wilcox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilcox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilcox wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilcox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ethan Lurch has been cut.
No joy there for Wilcox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lurch gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gareth Wilcox!
Gareth Wilcox is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Gareth Wilcox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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