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UVT 259:Rugowski vs Leonardo PBP Commentary |
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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. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brown Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown Jr tries to clinch but Bush moves away
and Bush counters with a thumping low kick.
Bush chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown Jr can pounce on him.
Bush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown Jr.
Brown Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Brown Jr moves out of range easily.
Bush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown Jr pinned against the cage. Brown Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Brown Jr with that takedown attempt.
Bush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush missing with knees to the body.
Bush wants to break free but Brown Jr has control.
Brown Jr gets control of Bush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bush wants to control from the top but Brown Jr keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bush wants to control from the top but Brown Jr keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Bush.
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown Jr's guard.
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Brown Jr's legs - danger averted.
Brown Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Brown Jr wants to stand but Bush is controlling the position.
Brown Jr working a defensive guard here.
Bush throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to control from the top but Brown Jr keeps moving.
Brown Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown Jr is not content to let Bush control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown Jr struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Brown Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown Jr swivels and escapes.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown Jr closes the distance but Bush moves to the side
so Bush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bush wants to control from the top but Brown Jr keeps moving.
Brown Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Brown Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bush moves into the clinch.
Bush wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
Bush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown Jr to the mat! Brown Jr manages to get full guard.
Brown Jr controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush won't allow Brown Jr to sweep him here.
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 the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown Jr keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harry Bush just wasn't active enough.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown Jr's waist but Brown Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bush fails with the takedown.
Bush throws a lazy head kick
and Brown Jr counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown Jr tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Brown Jr is looking to clinch.
Brown Jr tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown Jr throws a nice head kick!
Brown Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Brown Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bush defends well and Brown Jr ends up having to push Bush into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bush throws an elbow that misses.
Brown Jr is looking for a takedown.
Brown Jr taking a breather.
Bush tries to pull guard but Brown Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Bush finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown Jr working a defensive guard but Bush manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush 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!
Brown Jr tries to clinch up
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bush shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown Jr's guard.
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown Jr wants to stand but Bush is controlling the position.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Brown Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bush passes into half guard.
Brown Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown Jr wants to control but Bush is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to pass to mount but Brown Jr is defending the position.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown Jr's head.
Bush controlling the pace.
Bush is thwarting Brown Jr's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown Jr tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bush avoiding damage.
Bush tries to work over Brown Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bush closes the distance and clinches.
Brown Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Brown Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bush tightens his grip and picks Brown Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown Jr manages to land in guard.
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Brown Jr's legs - danger averted.
Harry Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bush sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bush 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Bush!
Jason Brown Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sorry I let you down.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cyothen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys. Cyothen has chosen 7lions - one man symphony as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Cyothen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Cyothen.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Cyothen.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cyothen is able to avoid easily.
Cyothen throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cyothen misses the target.
Cyothen lands a two punch combo.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cyothen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cyothen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong lands with a nice body kick.
Cyothen looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyothen's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Kong lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cyothen crumples to the floor! Kong milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donkey Kong!
A very excited looking Donkey Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tascius Cyprianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tascius Cyprianus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyprianus throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cyprianus circles away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyprianus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Cyprianus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Cyprianus lands a big uppercut and Gracie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gracie looks OK. Cyprianus waves Gracie back to his feet!
It looks like Antonio Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Cyprianus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Cyprianus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cyprianus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cyprianus has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cyprianus controlling him for the moment.
Cyprianus wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyprianus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cyprianus throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cyprianus defends it easily.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cyprianus is aware though and is defending well.
Cyprianus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cyprianus is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cyprianus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cyprianus throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyprianus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyprianus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyprianus wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cyprianus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyprianus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Cyprianus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyprianus wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cyprianus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cyprianus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cyprianus throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracie! Cyprianus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tascius Cyprianus!
Tascius Cyprianus very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso has chosen WAR-Low Rider as his entrance music. Maverick Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gattuso.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gattuso.
Gattuso takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Javier Gattuso has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso 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.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gattuso lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gattuso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson tries to bum rush Gattuso with a series of wild strikes but Gattuso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Gattuso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gattuso staying out of range there.
Gattuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gattuso stalls.
Gattuso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to stall but Gattuso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gattuso has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Gattuso blocks it.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Gattuso lands with a right to the head.
Gattuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gattuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gattuso.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gattuso connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson slips under a jab from Gattuso.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gattuso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gattuso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a head kick but Gattuso moves out of range.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gattuso.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Gattuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
Gattuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gattuso counters with a straight right hand.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Gattuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Gattuso misses with a straight right.
Gattuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a hook. Gattuso ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Gattuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maverick Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Gattuso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gattuso checks it well.
Gattuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gattuso manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Gattuso.
Gattuso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gattuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson has Gattuso up against the cage in a clinch.
Gattuso is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Gattuso into the cage.
Gattuso pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gattuso is defending well for now.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gattuso's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gattuso looking to stall.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gattuso blocks it with crossed arms.
Gattuso pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gattuso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gattuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso breaks the clinch.
Gattuso connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gattuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gattuso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Gattuso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gattuso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Gattuso settles back down.
Javier Gattuso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Gattuso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gattuso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gattuso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gattuso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gattuso lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maverick Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gattuso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maverick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gattuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattuso.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeez, Maverick Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Gattuso.
Gattuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattuso.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maverick Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Javier Gattuso!
A relieved looking Javier Gattuso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carolla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. Johnson has chosen Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla scores with a hook.
Johnson 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.
Carolla lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Carolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Carolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carolla thows a body shot but no joy.
Carolla throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Carolla lands a jab to the head.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Carolla saw that one coming.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carolla throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Carolla.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Carolla lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson moves forwards but Carolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carolla avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Carolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Carolla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Carolla.
Carolla throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Carolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Carolla 's knee.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Carolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carolla throws out the jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Carolla.
A left lands for Carolla.
Carolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Carolla.
A telegraphed right hand from Carolla misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carolla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Carolla in the body.
Balrog Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Carolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carolla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carolla has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson gets through Carolla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carolla has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Carolla's takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carolla.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Carolla with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Carolla'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.
Carolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carolla.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carolla's elbow.
Carolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carolla throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Carolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carolla's head.
It looks like Adam Carolla has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carolla misses with a left hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carolla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carolla lands with a nice body punch.
Carolla checks a leg kick.
Carolla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balrog Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Carolla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carolla swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Carolla moved away.
Carolla lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carolla.
Johnson throws a low kick but Carolla moves out of range easily.
Carolla throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Carolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carolla misses with the combination.
Carolla lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Carolla.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Carolla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a jab to Carolla's midsection.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Carolla moved away.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Carolla throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Carolla down.
Carolla takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Carolla.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Carolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carolla thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a hook. Carolla ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Carolla down.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Carolla.
Carolla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carolla 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.
Carolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adam Carolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carolla throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Carolla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Carolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carolla. Carolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Carolla scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Carolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson thumps Carolla with a low kick.
Carolla misses with a hook.
Carolla slips under a jab.
Carolla throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Carolla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carolla cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Carolla moves out of range easily.
Carolla misses the shot to the body.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carolla is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Carolla does no damage.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Carolla throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Carolla throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carolla connects with an inside leg kick.
Carolla tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Carolla.
Carolla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carolla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
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 Adam Carolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Carolla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carolla misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Carolla moves out of range easily.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carolla misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Carolla slips a jab from Johnson.
Carolla shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carolla blocks a leg kick.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Carolla connects with the punch.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Carolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carolla misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Carolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Carolla jumps back.
Johnson throws a hook but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Carolla looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Carolla.
Carolla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carolla misses with a hook.
Carolla looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Johnson feints and then cracks Carolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carolla down.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carolla takes a step back to recover.
Carolla misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Carolla moves away and avoids it.
Carolla works the jab nicely.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carolla jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Carolla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Carolla's head.
Carolla avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Carolla.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Carolla takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Carolla strikes.
Carolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Carolla throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Carolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carolla will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Carolla checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Carolla tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson 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.
A punch combination from Carolla misses.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carolla throws out the jab.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carolla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Carolla checks it.
Carolla moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carolla throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Carolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Carolla's head but Carolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Carolla is out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab. Carolla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balrog Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balrog Johnson!
Balrog Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka rushes Roads and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velka leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velka tries to land knees in the clinch but Roads avoids the damage to the body.
Velka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roads's efforts to push away.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Damien Roads has been cut.
Velka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roads in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roads wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roads has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Velka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Velka throws an elbow that misses.
Roads working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka keeps control of Roads as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roads letting Velka take a breather here.
Roads is trying to force a seperation but Velka has the dominant position.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roads avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Velka taking a breather.
Roads wants to break free but Velka has control.
Roads is trying to break the clinch but Velka has him pressed against the cage.
Velka taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roads avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Velka obliges.
Velka landing 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!
Velka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roads is breathing heavily.
Roads blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roads scores with a shot to the side of Velka's head.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roads is trying to stall.
Velka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Velka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velka scores with a shoulder strike.
Roads looking to slow down the pace here.
Velka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roads.
Velka slowing the pace effectively.
Roads tries to break the clinch but Velka is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Roads.
Velka tries to work over Roads's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roads goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velka stalling against the cage.
Come on Roads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roads looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velka.
Roads's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velka lands with a right to the head.
Velka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damien Roads's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roads is trying to maintain a safe position but Velka gets an underhook and turns Roads into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Roads's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Roads in his tracks for a moment.
Velka lands a good knee to the midsection. Roads won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Roads'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.
Velka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roads avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Miklo Velka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Velka drops Roads with a big knee straight up the middle! Roads is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Roads is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roads chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velka can pounce on him.
Oh Roads is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roads avoids a kick to the body.
Velka connects with a solid leg kick.
Roads seems to have got his legs back now.
Velka cracks Roads with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velka, as that shot connected.
Roads misses with a shot to the body
and Velka counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velka.
Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velka cracks Roads with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Velka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Roads to stand back up!
Velka Throws a clean left jab. Velka Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Roads's chin! Roads crumbles to the ground and Velka follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Velka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miklo Velka!
Post fight, Miklo Velka stared into the camera and said 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes has chosen Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato as his entrance music. Charles Menezes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
17 - 19 - 1 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carboni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menezes.
Carboni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menezes gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menezes winds up and cracks Carboni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carboni tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Menezes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menezes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menezes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carboni's head.
Menezes is controlling the pace.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carboni defending well though.
Menezes is working for a kimura but Carboni is defending it quite comfortably.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menezes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carboni's head.
Menezes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menezes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carboni defending well though.
Carboni trying to control from the bottom.
Carboni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menezes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carboni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menezes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carboni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes is nestled in close to Carboni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menezes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carboni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menezes.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes working Carboni over with strikes.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carboni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Carboni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carboni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carboni gets back to full guard.
Menezes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menezes postures up and lands a big shot to Carboni's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Carboni is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carboni is proving hard to escape from.
Menezes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menezes is looking to work some ground and pound but Carboni has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Menezes 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Carboni.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Carboni.
Cosmo Carboni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Menezes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carboni misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carboni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Menezes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Carboni sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carboni 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.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carboni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carboni lands a nice looking body shot.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Carboni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cosmo Carboni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carboni lands a jab to Menezes's midsection.
Menezes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Carboni.
Carboni cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menezes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carboni finish him?
Menezes is rocked!
Menezes ducks into an uppercut from Carboni and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cosmo Carboni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
38 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is pushing Wha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
Ghotha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wha looking to throw knees to the head but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
Ghotha is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Wha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ghotha is trying to push Wha away but Wha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Wha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ghotha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wha landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to break free but Wha has control.
Wha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghotha letting Wha take a breather here.
Ghotha is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wha.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Wha manages to get underhooks.
Wha presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleh Wha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wha cracks the inside of Ghotha's front leg.
Wha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Wha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Wha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Wha.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Ghotha missing with a left hand there. Wha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wha's guard.
Wha is trying to control the position but Ghotha postures up.
Wha wants to stand but Ghotha is controlling the position.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Ghotha throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Ghotha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Wha drops Ghotha with a beautiful combination! Ghotha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wha is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wha wants it to stay on the feet.
Wha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghotha keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Wha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown. Wha tries to sprawl out of it but Ghotha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghotha looks to land a right hand but Wha moved out of range.
Wha misses with a body kick.
Wha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ghotha eats them both and turns towards Wha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wha's guard.
Wha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ghotha is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wha misses with the combination.
Wha wants to clinch up but Ghotha keeps it at a distance.
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghotha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wha sprawls well initially but Ghotha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wha is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. Wha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wha controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
Ghotha trying to control but Wha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha pulls Ghotha in to control the position.
Wha wants to sweep but no luck.
Wha keeps trying to improve his position.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghotha 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.
Wha throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wha pushes Ghotha off and gets back to his feet.
Wha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghotha shoots in but Wha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghotha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghotha feints and as Wha raises his hands in defense, Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghotha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wha keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha prevents Wha from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghotha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ghotha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghotha lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghotha'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.
Ghotha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ghoul Ghotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Wha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghotha works to advance to full mount. Wha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ghotha scoring with strikes but Wha is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Ghotha there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghotha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghotha.
Ghotha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wha rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
Wha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wha.
Wha is pressed up against the cage. Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wha down to the mat. Wha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wha misses with a head kick.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Wha scores a nice knee 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wha is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Wha manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
Wha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghotha misses with a right hand
and Wha counters with a low kick, right behind Ghotha 's knee.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wha tries to clinch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghotha circles away.
Wha has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wha.
Wha is pressed up against the cage. Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wha down to the mat. Wha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ghotha keeps the fight on the outside.
Wha scores with a one two! Ghotha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wha swivels and escapes.
Ghotha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha scores with a jab to the body.
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghotha won't want to take too many of those.
Wha is stalling here.
Wha lands a right hand.
Wha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Wha lands an elbow just above Ghotha 's eye.
Ghotha wants a takedown but no success here.
Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wha gets underhooks to prevent Ghotha's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is trying to force a seperation but Wha has the dominant position.
Wha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wha breaks the clinch.
Wha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghotha shoots in but no luck this time.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghotha letting Wha take a breather here.
Wha working Ghotha over with knees to the body.
Ghotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Wha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghotha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wha. Wha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghotha misses with a right hand
and Wha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha moves out of range of the body kick.
Wha throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wha.
Wha takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wha. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wha gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleh Wha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Our winner, Bleh Wha, 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 Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rugowski misses with a right hand
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rugowski loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Rugowski tries to land a front kick but Leonardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rugowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rugowski throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rugowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rugowski throws a body kick that misses.
Rai Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rugowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rugowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rugowski.
Leonardo misses with a straight right.
Leonardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo drops his hands momentarily and Rugowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonardo tries to bum rush Rugowski with a series of wild strikes but Rugowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rugowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rugowski 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.
Leonardo throws a low kick but Rugowski avoids it.
Leonardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rugowski blocks the body kick.
Leonardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski has managed to clinch.
Rugowski tries a body shot but Leonardo blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rugowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rugowski has double underhooks.
Leonardo tries to throw a body punch but Rugowski avoids it by throwing Leonardo back against the cage.
I was talking to Rugowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Rugowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands a right hand.
Rugowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rugowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo presses Rugowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rugowski is defending well for now.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonardo tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Rugowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonardo.
Rugowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonardo.
Some bone on bone action there as Rugowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rugowski drives through and clinches with Leonardo against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Leonardo.
Rugowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rugowski working aggressively here.
Leonardo is trying to break free.
Rugowski throws a head punch that misses.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike.
Rugowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rugowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rugowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rugowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Rugowski avoids them all with ease.
Rugowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Rugowski lands a head shot.
Leonardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonardo.
Rugowski looks for the body kick but Leonardo saw that one coming.
Leonardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Rugowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rugowski checks a leg kick.
Rugowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonardo.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rugowski. That did some damage!
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonardo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leonardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Rugowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rugowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Rugowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rugowski missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Rugowski.
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Rugowski.
Leonardo misses with a low kick as Rugowski jumps back.
Rugowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonardo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rugowski with a jab.
Rugowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonardo. Leonardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski works the jab nicely.
Rugowski closes the distance and pushes Leonardo back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski prevents Leonardo from breaking the clinch.
Rugowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonardo.
Leonardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Rugowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rugowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonardo tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Leonardo moves out of range as Rugowski strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonardo.
Leonardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rugowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rugowski.
Rugowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Rugowski as he checks the leg kick.
Leonardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rugowski.
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!
Rugowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Rugowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rugowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski checks a low kick from Leonardo.
Leonardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rugowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonardo moves out of range as Rugowski strikes.
A big left from Rugowski misses.
Leonardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rugowski throws a hook but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo dips to his left and cracks Rugowski with an uppercut!
Leonardo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rugowski will feel that in the morning.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski misses with a kick to the body.
Leonardo scores with a jab.
Rugowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rugowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonardo scores with a jab to the body.
Rugowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo moves out of range as Rugowski strikes.
Crunch! Leonardo slams his shin into Rugowski's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Leonardo finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Rugowski moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leonardo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo blocks an uppercut.
Leonardo breaks from the clinch.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonardo. Leonardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonardo lands a body shot.
Leonardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonardo lands a leg kick that knocks Rugowski off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonardo. That's going to slow Rugowski down.
Rugowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leonardo thows a body kick. Rugowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rugowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonardo.
Leonardo throws the kick towards the body but Rugowski avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leonardo, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo 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.
The crowd cheers as Leonardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rugowski doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rugowski. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonardo.
Rugowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rugowski gets a clinch.
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonardo.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonardo lands a big head kick that sends Rugowski tumbling to the mat! Leonardo takes a step backwards and waves Rugowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rugowski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Leonardo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Rugowski like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rai Leonardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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