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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muri Loster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricson Gracie!
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, Muri Loster!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Loster lands.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loster's waist but Loster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie dives in and grabs Loster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loster pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loster enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loster wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loster 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.
Loster wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Loster has wrist control.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Loster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Loster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loster can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loster dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie lands a big left to the face of Loster, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Gracie and another - Loster is out! Gracie stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricson Gracie!
Our winner, Ricson Gracie, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Moura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Moura!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moura is in Jankowski's guard.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jankowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jankowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jankowski!
Moura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
Jankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jankowski won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jankowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
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!
Moura has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Jankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moura has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jankowski postures up in Moura's guard and throws a big left but Moura blocks it.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Moura's guard.
Moura wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily.
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jankowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jankowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Moura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Moura has eaten all the pies!
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Moura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard.
Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moura wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
Mauricio Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Moura's guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jankowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankowski has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jankowski preventing the sweep.
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.
Moura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Moura has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moura's head.
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Moura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Moura tries to sprawl out of it but Jankowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura feints and as Jankowski raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jankowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moura, into his guard.
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moura is on top in guard.
Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jankowski!
Moura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jankowski is surviving well by controlling Moura's body position as best he can.
Moura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jankowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jankowski and Moura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jankowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moura preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura has gone for a leg lock! Jankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moura's guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jankowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Moura has wrist control.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jankowski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura has control of Jankowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jankowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moura goes for an armbar but Jankowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jankowski.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jankowski trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moura 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Moura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamekona Tupuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Henderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamekona Tupuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupuola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Tupuola is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tupuola works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tupuola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tupuola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tupuola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tupuola scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Tupuola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tupuola with a nice head shot there.
Tupuola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupuola working some strikes from top position.
Tupuola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tupuola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tupuola distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tupuola stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tupuola drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Tupuola off! Tupuola jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Tupuola landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupuola works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tupuola is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Tupuola works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Tupuola finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupuola landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupuola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tupuola gets to his feet and stands over Henderson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Henderson felt that one! Tupuola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Henderson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamekona Tupuola!
Kamekona Tupuola gave a mention to Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin HoKelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chin HoKelly enters the cage!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco LeBaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chin HoKelly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HoKelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBaron scores with a nice strike.
LeBaron throws a big shot that misses.
LeBaron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
LeBaron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from HoKelly misses its intended target.
HoKelly looks to throw the jab but LeBaron is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBaron, as that shot connected.
Chin HoKelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HoKelly looks to land a right hand but LeBaron moved out of range.
HoKelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Chin HoKelly has been cut.
HoKelly misses with a two punch combination.
LeBaron with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBaron lands with a hook. HoKelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeBaron connects with a crisp jab.
LeBaron rushes HoKelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HoKelly misses with the head strike.
HoKelly tries to break the clinch but LeBaron is controlling the position.
HoKelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HoKelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from LeBaron.
LeBaron throws a head punch that misses.
HoKelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HoKelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeBaron has him pressed against the cage.
LeBaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBaron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of HoKelly backwards.
LeBaron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HoKelly is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
HoKelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HoKelly is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBaron finish him?
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron blocking some punches.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
LeBaron has a couple of punches blocked by HoKelly.
HoKelly seems to have recovered his senses.
HoKelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBaron blocks an uppercut.
LeBaron lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops HoKelly to his knees! LeBaron keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco LeBaron!
A very excited looking Rocco LeBaron rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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231 lbs
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269 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Loveladdy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Loveladdy lands.
Loveladdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Loveladdy. That snapped Gracie's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gracie right on the button. Gracie goes down! Loveladdy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Loveladdy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Loveladdy!
Brandon Loveladdy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duo Goubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duo Goubo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Curry.
Curry lands with a kick to the temple. Goubo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Duo Goubo has been cut.
Goubo swinging wildly here.
Goubo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goubo is out of range.
Goubo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
Curry lands a nice looking body kick.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goubo looks winded!
Curry scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Curry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goubo doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goubo has time to react.
That has opened up Duo Goubo's cut even more.
Goubo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry jabs Goubo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry throws a body punch but Goubo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Curry lands a really nice looking cross but Goubo seems unphased.
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Curry tenderised Goubo's leg. Goubo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curry.
Curry thuds his shin into the meat of Goubo's side.
Goubo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curry throws a head kick that Goubo semi-blocks.
The cut above Duo Goubo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goubo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curry. Curry obviously looking to wear him down.
Curry connects with a leg kick. Goubo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curry connects with a single shot there.
Curry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goubo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Goubo tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Goubo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Duo Goubo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duo Goubo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arthur Curry!
Duo Goubo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit match makers'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayer 's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - mein teil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Dijkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Mayer !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Mayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bastian Mayer has been cut.
Dijkman dodges the punch combination from Mayer .
Dijkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayer misses with a wild combination.
Dijkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayer .
Dijkman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Dijkman ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkman lands a left and a right that send Mayer crashing to the mat, dazed. Dijkman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mayer avoids the body shot from Dijkman.
Dijkman throws a right and a left that Mayer avoids nicely.
Dijkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer .
Dijkman throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Bastian Mayer 's cut even more.
Dijkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dijkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dijkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dijkman throws a right and a left that Mayer avoids nicely.
Dijkman lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkman connects with a crisp jab.
Dijkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dijkman looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dijkman. Mayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dijkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer .
Dijkman scores with a punch to the head.
Mayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dijkman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dijkman throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
Dijkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dijkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer .
Mayer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dijkman misses with a few strikes there.
Dijkman avoids the body shot from Mayer .
Dijkman cracks Mayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dijkman misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Dijkman knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dijkman takes a swing at Mayer 's ribcage but misses.
Dijkman throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dijkman moves away.
Mayer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target.
Mayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dijkman.
Dijkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dijkman tests Mayer 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The cut above Bastian Mayer 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dijkman moves away from the strike by Mayer .
Dijkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dijkman scores with a hook.
Dijkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Dijkman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dijkman misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkman with a jab.
Mayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastian Mayer 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dijkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dijkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayer throws a lazy right hand but Dijkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dijkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayer misses with a few strikes there.
Dijkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dijkman misses with a body shot.
Dijkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Dijkman avoids the body shot from Mayer .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer misses the body punch
and Dijkman counters with a three punch combo that has Mayer backing up. Mayer nods at Dijkman to acknowledge the strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bastian Mayer 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Dijkman!
Thomas Dijkman gave a mention to Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imperiex Prime will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Prime cracks Nunes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nunes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Prime finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime lands with a right and another and another! Nunes is in big trouble! Prime lands again and this time it's lights out for Nunes! A quality knockout there for Prime.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imperiex Prime!
Imperiex Prime took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KaosInc Streetwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into the arena with She Knows blaring out of the sound system. Chiamaka Congo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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172 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton fails to land the takedown.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Congo misses the body punch
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Congo fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton passes into half guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Congo defends it well.
Congo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Congo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Congo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christopher Newton!
Christopher Newton retains his welterweight title!
Christopher Newton took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'No Congo is ever winning against me.'.
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