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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Roman Burza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guigui Borgne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Burza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burza defends it nicely.
Borgne fails with the takedown
and Burza counters with an inside leg kick.
Burza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guigui Borgne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza cracks the inside of Borgne's front leg.
Borgne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burza is nestled in close to Borgne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borgne tries to kick Burza off but Burza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burza.
Borgne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borgne's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgne is trying to stand back up but Burza is controlling him
Burza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burza working Borgne over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne pushes Burza off looking to stand but Burza dives back in and keeps control.
Burza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgne defends it well.
Burza passes to full mount!
Burza wants to finish this one by submission but Borgne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burza.
Burza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burza has control of Borgne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borgne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza lands a big elbow.
Burza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza has hold of Borgne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borgne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Borgne is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burza with shots to the head and body - Borgne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Borgne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to hold on but Burza pushes him away.
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burza punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Borgne looks a forlorn figure.
Burza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borgne's face.
Burza lands with some strikes.
Burza controlling the position easily from mount.
Burza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza looking to control but Borgne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borgne is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borgne and Burza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Burza advances to full mount.
Borgne is in a horrible position here. Burza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Burza dominated that round.
That's time! Borgne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borgne shoots for a takedown but Burza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burza tries to bum rush Borgne with a series of wild strikes but Borgne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgne is defended easily by Burza.
Burza throws a right hand that Borgne ducks under and follows up with a left that Borgne also avoids with ease.
Burza lands with a right hand.
Burza misses with a head kick.
Borgne misses with a takedown
and Burza counters with a series of strikes. Borgne will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guigui Borgne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Borgne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgne keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Burza stalls from top position.
Burza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgne is trying to control Burza's posture but Burza avoids it.
A control attempt from Borgne but he's now mounted!
Burza dominating with strikes here.
Burza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borgne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Burza. What's that going to do exactly?
Burza has control of Borgne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borgne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burza controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgne is in a horrible position here. Burza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Borgne is now in Burza's guard. A big mistake from Burza there, giving up the dominant position!
Burza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burza keeping moving, preventing Borgne from controlling successfully.
Borgne wanted to stand there but Burza had control of the position.
Burza is trying to keep Borgne in close.
Burza wants to sweep here but Borgne controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform us that Burza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guigui Borgne.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burza, right into the meat.
Burza throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borgne.
Borgne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burza.
Borgne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burza to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borgne sprawls well initially but Burza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burza works his way into full mount!
Burza working for a submission but Borgne is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Borgne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Burza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Burza.
Borgne misses with a takedown attempt
and Burza counters with a single leg into guard. Borgne didn't expect that.
Burza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burza prevents Borgne from getting back to his feet.
Burza trying to control but Borgne is working from the bottom.
Burza advances position into side control!
Burza trying to control the action but Borgne is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burza off and has taken his back!
Burza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borgne's guard. Nice work there by Burza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza looking to pass the guard.
Burza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgne keeping full guard, as Burza tries to pass.
Borgne wants to stand but Burza is controlling the position.
Burza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borgne's guard.
Burza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borgne!
Borgne wants to control but Burza is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza looking to control but Borgne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Borgne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Burza off and cradles Borgne's limp body as Burza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roman Burza!
Roman Burza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GRAND Royal Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Andrew Wiggin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrew Wiggin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
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157 lbs
18 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Ernst!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin with a poor takedown
and Ernst counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wiggin!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wiggin tries to buck Ernst off but Ernst is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Ernst stalls from top position.
Ernst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wiggin can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiggin is looking for a sweep.
Ernst tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wiggin trying to remain calm as Ernst controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to bench press Ernst off him but Ernst keeps the position.
Ernst remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've been hearing good reports from Wiggin'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tim Ernst.
Wiggin tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a straight right hand.
Wiggin shoots and misses
and Ernst counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Wiggin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ernst counters with a right hand to the body.
Wiggin tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a two punch combo.
Wiggin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Ernst sizes up Wiggin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wiggin is rocked!
Ernst throws an overhand right that has Wiggin reeling! Ernst follows up with more punches and Wiggin is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Ernst!
After winning the bout, Tim Ernst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Redmond closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.
Grabowski wants to break free but Redmond has control.
Redmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grabowski working hard to break the clinch.
Grabowski breaks the clinch.
Redmond looks to land a left hand but Grabowski moved out of range nicely.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redmond.
Redmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Grabowski throws out a powerful jab.
Redmond throws a sloppy head kick and Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Redmond.
Nice sprawl there from Grabowski as Redmond shoots in.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Redmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grabowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Grabowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redmond misses the shot to the body.
Redmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Grabowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grabowski is trying to push Redmond away but Redmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grabowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Redmond.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch but Redmond keeps him there for the moment.
Redmond misses with an elbow strike.
Redmond has Grabowski pressed against the cage, preventing Grabowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redmond told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Redmond tries to pull guard but Grabowski won't allow it.
Redmond misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is looking to control Grabowski's arms but Grabowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redmond has his back to the cage.
Redmond working Grabowski over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grabowski blocks an elbow strike from Redmond.
A frustrated look appears on Grabowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redmond has him pressed against the cage.
Redmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grabowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan Redmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redmond keeps control of Grabowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but Redmond has him pressed against the cage.
Redmond looking for a takedown.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond lands an elbow inside.
Redmond lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redmond throws an elbow but misses.
Redmond wants the takedown. Grabowski is fighting it off but Redmond persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grabowski's guard against the cage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redmond.
Grabowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
Redmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redmond 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.
Redmond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grabowski dives on top into guard.
Redmond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redmond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grabowski controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Redmond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redmond being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Redmond dominated that round.
That's time! Grabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Redmond 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.
Redmond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redmond darts in looking for a takedown but Grabowski gets double underhooks and turns Redmond into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grabowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Redmond taking a breather.
Redmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grabowski stops a takedown attempt from Redmond.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
Redmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Grabowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redmond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Redmond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Redmond misses.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Redmond avoids it well.
Redmond thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Redmond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grabowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grabowski takes a swing at Redmond's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redmond wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
Redmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Redmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redmond tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski 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.
Redmond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redmond shoots for a takedown but Grabowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redmond is breathing heavily.
Redmond throws a big shot that misses.
Redmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redmond. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabowski lands with a cross.
Redmond blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Redmond misses with a jab to the body
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redmond throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Grabowski is pawing at Redmond, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Redmond's nose. Redmond is badly hurt! Grabowski pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Redmond tries desperately to hold on but Grabowski is relentless in his assault! As Redmond receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Grabowski away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Vims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Vims acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Vims!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vims misses with a series of wild punches.
Vims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Vims throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vims has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishop's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vims looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vims is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Vims circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vims's guard.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryan Bishop has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vims as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vims is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vims tries to kick Bishop off but Bishop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vims is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vims looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vims felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vims tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Vims wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vims is trying to get back to full guard.
Vims keeps trying to improve his position.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Bishop is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop prevents Vims from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vims throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vims swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Vims throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Vims tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Bishop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vims is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bishop jumps into side control!
Vims is letting Bishop control him for a moment.
Vims is looking to reverse the position.
Vims is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Vims is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bishop is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vims will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vims regains half guard.
Vims trying to control but Bishop postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vims can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Vims defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vims is trying desperately to improve position.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount.
Vims is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop scoring with strikes but Vims is staying in there.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Vims that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vims wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Vims really wants to buck Bishop off and get back to his feet.
Bishop prevents Vims from getting the reversal.
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vims working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vims looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
A slow jab from Vims misses its intended target.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vims sprawls well initially but Bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bishop controlling the action here.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Vims avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vims is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vims controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Vims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop stands and throws Vims's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vims trying to remain calm as Bishop controls from the top position.
Bishop lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop grinds an elbow into Vims's temple.
Vims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop lands some shots froms side control.
Bryan Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vims is trying to improve his position.
Bishop landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vims tries to improve position but can't.
Vims pushes Bishop away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bishop gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bishop controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vims wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bishop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vims tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Vims. Those never looked like landing.
Vims throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Vims missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Vims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vims!
Bishop controls the position from side control.
Bishop working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Bishop!
A relieved looking Bryan Bishop 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bourque has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm slips a jab from Bourque.
Blimm closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blimm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Bourque.
Bourque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blimm throws a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Nice cross by Bourque.
Blimm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bourque lands an overhand right.
Blimm moves out of range of the strikes.
Blimm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bourque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blimm advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blimm.
Bourque holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blimm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blimm controlling the pace for now.
Blimm wants to control the pace but Bourque is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blimm unloads with some shots from mount but Bourque bucks and avoids them well.
Blimm avoids the attempt from Bourque to control.
Bourque is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm avoids the attempt from Bourque to control.
Blimm unloads with some shots from mount but Bourque bucks and avoids them well.
Bourque is trying desperately to improve position.
Blimm looking to control but Bourque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bourque regains half guard.
Blimm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourque is just riding it out for now. Blimm eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bourque is trying to maintain the position but Blimm is very close to passing his half guard.
Blimm prevents Bourque from improving his position.
Blimm is looking for a kimura but Bourque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blimm to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet.
Bourque is trying to control but can't.
Bourque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blimm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blimm's back!
Bourque goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Blimm escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Blimm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blimm circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourque seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blimm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blimm tries to bum rush Bourque with a series of wild strikes but Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Blimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blimm darts in looking for a takedown but Bourque gets double underhooks and turns Blimm into the cage.
Blimm tries to break free but Bourque pushes him back against the cage.
Blimm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blimm takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque thows a body shot but no joy.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blimm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bourque slips a jab from Blimm.
Paul Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque lands with an overhand left.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bourque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
Blimm gets a clinch.
Blimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blimm.
Blimm tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Bourque misses with a jab to the body
and Blimm counters with a body kick that stops Bourque in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm slips a straight right by Bourque.
Bourque throws a lazy uppercut
and Blimm counters with a good, hard body kick but Bourque shrugs it off.
Blimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blimm fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Blimm.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque lands with a shot to the body.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Blimm.
Blimm rushes Bourque and presses him up against the cage.
Blimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick.
Blimm is looking to clinch.
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Blimm counters by moving into the clinch.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Blimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque with a hook.
Bourque falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blimm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blimm breaks the clinch.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Blimm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourque finds it's way round the side to connect with Blimm's head.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Blimm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Blimm ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourque but Bourque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Blimm lands a head shot.
Bobby Blimm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Blimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Bourque misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Blimm is out of range.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Blimm moves away and avoids it.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Blimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blimm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
Blimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blimm!
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Blimm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Bourque misses.
Blimm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Bourque lands with a cross.
Bourque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bourque swings widly with a right hand
and Blimm counters with a thumping low kick.
Bourque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blimm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blimm.
Nice jab there from Bourque.
Blimm moves away from the strike by Bourque.
Blimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Blimm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Blimm ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque connects with a body shot that sends Blimm's belly button to the back.
Blimm lands a nice shot that snaps Bourque's head back.
Bourque connects with a jab.
Blimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bourque circles away quickly and effectively.
Blimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Blimm is just out of range.
Bourque misses with an uppercut. Blimm saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Blimm - just one landing.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Blimm.
Bourque is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Oh Bourque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bourque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blimm. Blimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Blimm slips a straight right by Bourque.
Bourque seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bourque tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Blimm is just out of range.
Blimm staying out of range there.
Blimm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bourque to the mat! Bourque manages to get full guard.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blimm looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blimm preventing the sweep.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Bobby Blimm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blimm scores with a one two! Bourque had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bobby Blimm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm throws a head kick that half lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Bourque scores with a four punch combination!
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Blimm.
Bourque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blimm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blimm blocks a jab.
Blimm throws a wild body kick that Bourque sees coming a mile off.
Blimm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blimm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bourque throws a hook but Blimm blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque jabs Blimm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Blimm's head but Blimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Bourque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Blimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blimm 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Blimm!
An out of breath Bobby Blimm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiao Hua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hua - that's a beauty! White is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hua can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xiao Hua!
Xiao Hua 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trik Turner - Friends and Family kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alves.
Strasser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strasser slips under a jab from Alves.
Strasser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Strasser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Strasser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Strasser misses its intended target.
Strasser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strasser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Strasser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Strasser's head coaches at The Warehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alves lands with a good body shot.
Strasser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strasser back to the cage. Alves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Rosen Strasser has been cut.
Freddy Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Alves.
Strasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Strasser.
Strasser slips under a jab.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strasser but Strasser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasser lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strasser.
Strasser misses with a double jab.
Alves connects with a jab.
Alves tries to bum rush Strasser with a series of wild strikes but Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves drives through with a takedown into Strasser's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Strasser.
Strasser trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to control but Strasser is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strasser's head.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Strasser blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strasser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rosen Strasser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strasser connects with a crisp jab.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Strasser connects with a single shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strasser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves has Strasser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strasser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strasser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Alves! Strasser is backing up but he can't get away as Alves lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Strasser and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freddy Alves!
A victorious Freddy Alves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mizrahi as he avoids it easily.
Mizrahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Mizrahi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Mizrahi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Mizrahi 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.
Mizrahi lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mizrahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mizrahi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mizrahi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mizrahi misses with a hook
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizrahi avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Mizrahi tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi'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.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mizrahi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mizrahi.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Nelson has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizrahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mizrahi's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson cracks Mizrahi with a nice body shot.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Nelson wants to stall.
Nelson is stalling here.
The referee calls for Mizrahi to work.
Nelson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi scores a nice knee to the body.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Mizrahi gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi landing knees to the body.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizrahi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mizrahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Mizrahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mizrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Mizrahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson throwing shots but Mizrahi is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mizrahi defending well though.
Mizrahi tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Mizrahi dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mizrahi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Nelson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jake Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nelson lands a jab to Mizrahi's midsection.
Mizrahi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mizrahi lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mizrahi moves out of range of the body kick.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mizrahi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
Nelson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mizrahi can't fight it off and eventually Nelson manages to take the fight to the floor. Mizrahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mizrahi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mizrahi. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Mizrahi gets caught napping as Nelson dives in and scores a takedown. Mizrahi manages to retain guard.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mizrahi has wrist control.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
Nelson pushing down on Mizrahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mizrahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizrahi keeps working.
Nelson throws a strike but Mizrahi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jake Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mizrahi is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mizrahi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mizrahi as he jumps to the side.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mizrahi lands a head kick!
Mizrahi rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
Nelson is pushing Mizrahi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson letting Mizrahi take a breather here.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizrahi leaning against his opponent.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie rushes Simons III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simons III avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simons III leaning against his opponent.
Simons III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Simons III wants a takedown but no success here.
Simons III jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Simons III'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.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simons III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simons III has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Simons III sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Simons III passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simons III prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Simons III has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie tries to hold on but Simons III postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simons III.
Simons III goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Simons III's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simons III's guard.
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simons III.
Simons III avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Simons III working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Simons III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simons III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simons III defends it easily.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Simons III wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Simons III is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Simons III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has control of Simons III's left arm, preventing Simons III from doing any damage.
Simons III preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simons III wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to control Simons III's posture but Simons III avoids it.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simons III advances to full mount.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Simons III.
Simons III goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Simons III isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Simons III on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simons III is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Simons III is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffson Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeffson Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm by Darude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Equinox 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.
Equinox works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Equinox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki 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.
Equinox lands a jab to the nose.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Equinox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.
Equinox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Equinox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Aoki throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
Aoki throws a hook but Equinox avoids it easily.
Equinox fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
Aoki lands with a nice body punch.
Equinox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equinox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Aoki clinches up against the cage.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox letting Aoki take a breather here.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Equinox gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Equinox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Aoki cracks Equinox with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equinox circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Equinox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws the left hand but Equinox avoids the punch easily.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox keeps the fight on the outside.
Equinox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Equinox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Equinox's hands.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Equinox which made him look bad.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Equinox!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Equinox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki cracks Equinox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki trying to control from Equinox's half guard. Equinox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox trying to control the position.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Equinox keeps moving.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Equinox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Equinox's belly button to the back.
Aoki motions for Equinox to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Equinox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Equinox as he avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki punishes Equinox's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Equinox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Equinox wants to clinch but Aoki slips to the side
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Equinox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Equinox ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki misses with a hook. Equinox ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
Equinox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws a wild body kick that Equinox sees coming a mile off.
Aoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki thows a body kick. Equinox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Equinox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Equinox.
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
Equinox checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Equinox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aoki - that will leave a mark!
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki misses the jab.
Equinox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Equinox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Equinox.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Equinox is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Equinox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Equinox is keeping him busy.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Equinox controlling the position well.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Equinox tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Equinox won't allow it.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Equinox tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stalling in the clinch.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Aoki is stalling here.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki wants to break free but Equinox has control.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Equinox is trying to stall.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Equinoxs head.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox misses with some punches.
A short left from Equinox.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
John Equinox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Equinox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Masakazu Aoki just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's time! Equinox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Equinox misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Equinox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Equinox pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
Equinox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aoki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Equinox to the mat. Equinox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Equinox has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoki pushing down on Equinox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Equinox is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Equinox trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to control the action but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Aoki is pressing down on Equinox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Equinox is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Equinox thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki catches Equinox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Equinox moved out of range.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Equinox's guard.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki trying to control but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Equinox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's time! Equinox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Equinox counters by moving into the clinch.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Equinox.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox blocks a body shot from Aoki.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Aoki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Equinox is trying to keep an underhook but Aoki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Equinox is having none of it.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Equinox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Equinox defending well though.
Aoki passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Equinox's face as Aoki controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Equinox's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the action but Equinox is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Masakazu Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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