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UVT 269: III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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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 - 4 - 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strasser looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White with a poor takedown
and Strasser counters with a right hand to the body.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Strasser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Strasser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Strasser gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
Strasser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Strasser misses.
Rosen Strasser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but Strasser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White moves in looking to clinch but Strasser pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Strasser.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser lands the left hand.
White shoots in for a takedown but Strasser shows good takedown defense.
Strasser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Strasser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strasser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Strasser throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
White throws an elbow but Strasser slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
White takes a little break here. Strasser wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser avoids any damage from the ground and pound of White.
White throws an elbow but Strasser slips to the side and avoids it well.
Strasser tries to improve position but can't.
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strasser rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Strasser!
White controls Strasser momentarily but Strasser frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strasser as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Strasser as White shoots in.
White goes for a double leg but Strasser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strasser continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser working hard to break the clinch.
Strasser wants a takedown.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strasser is defending well.
White stalling in the clinch but Strasser improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rosen Strasser will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White tries to clinch but Strasser is having none of it.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
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.
Strasser throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strasser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strasser misses with a lunging right hand
and Strasser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Strasser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White lands an uppercut.
Strasser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
Strasser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White trying to control but Strasser is working from the bottom.
Strasser is trying to hold White in close to prevent damage but White has managed to pass into half guard.
Strasser blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
Strasser is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strasser won't allow White to pass to mount.
Strasser is not content to let White control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Strasser to regain full guard.
White wants to control from the top but Strasser keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White distracts Strasser with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White passes Strasser's left leg - he's now in half guard.
White is trying to control. Strasser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strasser is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasser blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White wants to pass the guard but Strasser is defending well.
Strasser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White throwing shots but Strasser is blocking nicely.
White is pressing down on Strasser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strasser is holding on for now.
White is looking to take a break and control but Strasser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strasser defends well and White ends up having to push Strasser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strasser breaks from the clinch.
White dodges the punch combination from Strasser.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Strasser which made him look bad.
Rosen Strasser is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White dives in and grabs Strasser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strasser pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White shoots in and drives through. Strasser sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strasser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strasser.
White shoots in but Strasser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strasser sprawls well. Strasser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White goes for a double leg but Strasser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strasser continues to drive forward.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strasser blocking some punches.
White lands a body punch.
White working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strasser successfully pulls guard.
White postures up in Strasser's guard and throws a big left but Strasser blocks it.
Strasser keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter White.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strasser.
Strasser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strasser's guard.
Strasser keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Strasser keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasser is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
Walter White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner ducks straight into an uppercut from Redmond and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Buckner manages to regain guard straight away.
Buckner is rocked!
It looks like Matt Buckner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Redmond throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Buckner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redmond throwing strikes from guard but Buckner blocks nicely.
Buckner seems to have got his legs back now.
Buckner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redmond is one step ahead there.
Redmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckner wants to stand up but Redmond is controlling him.
Buckner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redmond is one step ahead there.
Redmond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buckner keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
Buckner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckner looking to control.
Redmond trying to control but Buckner is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Redmond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buckner!
Buckner can't do much from the bottom here.
Buckner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redmond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is chipping away with strikes.
Redmond working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redmond landing strikes.
Buckner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Buckner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Redmond asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buckner being controlled for a moment.
Buckner parries the strikes from Redmond easily there. Redmond is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buckner to escape.
You can see the frustration on Buckner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Redmond.
Buckner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Redmond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redmond is putting a hurting on Buckner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Buckner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Redmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckner is trying to stand.
Buckner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redmond.
Redmond is trying to control the action in half guard but Buckner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckner trying to control here.
Redmond tries to stand and escape but Buckner is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner tries to kick Redmond off but Redmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buckner is refusing to be controlled, as Redmond sits in half guard.
Nathan Redmond has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Redmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buckner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buckner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buckner keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buckner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redmond as he avoids it easily.
Buckner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckner scores with a jab. Redmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Redmond looks for a takedown but Buckner sprawls well.
Redmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Redmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Buckner's cut.
That's time! Buckner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redmond has closed the distance and engaged Buckner in a clinch.
Buckner is trying to drag Redmond to the mat but Redmond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Buckner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redmond stalling in the clinch but Buckner improves position.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Redmond has him pressed against the cage.
Redmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckner's defenses.
Redmond tries to land a knee to the head but Buckner blocks with his arms.
Redmond stops a takedown attempt from Buckner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redmond effectively controlling the action here.
Buckner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redmonds head.
Buckner misses with an elbow over the top.
Buckner pushes Redmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redmond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buckner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redmond tries to land a knee to the head but Buckner blocks with his arms.
Redmond misses with an elbow strike.
Redmond is pressed up against the cage. Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redmond down to the mat. Redmond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Redmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buckner doesn't seem phased though.
Redmond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buckner wants to improve his position but instead Redmond has moved into half guard.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redmond trying to mount his opponent but Buckner defends it.
Redmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckner gets back to full guard.
Buckner keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redmond is working Buckner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Redmond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buckner's head.
Redmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Buckner keeps moving.
Redmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redmond is controlling him.
Buckner has a closed guard, preventing Redmond from standing up.
Redmond is pushing down on Buckner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buckner is fighting to maintain full guard but Redmond has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner trying to control but Redmond postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckner is trying to stand up here but Redmond is controlling him well.
Redmond wants to take a breather but Buckner is having none of it.
Redmond trying to mount his opponent but Buckner defends it.
Redmond trying to control the action but Buckner is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buckner wants to get back to full guard.
Redmond working over Buckner with some ground and pound. Buckner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redmond throwing shots but Buckner is blocking nicely.
Buckner tries to kick Redmond off but Redmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redmond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Redmond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buckner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redmond thows a huge punch but Buckner dodges it nicely.
Redmond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buckner defending well though.
Redmond seems to be working for a kimura but Buckner defends the submission attempt.
Buckner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Redmond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redmond lands with a punch from half guard.
Redmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buckner taking some punishment here, with Redmond in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Redmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Buckner's cut.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckner.
Redmond sizes up Buckner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buckner misses with a two punch combination.
Redmond lands a jab to the nose.
Redmond rushes Buckner and presses him up against the cage.
Buckner wants to take the fight to the mat but Redmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redmond pushes Buckner up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redmond after a bit of a struggle.
Buckner goes for a takedown attempt but Redmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redmond fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Buckner square on the jaw! Damn, Buckner is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Redmond!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nathan Redmond waved his t-shirt featuring Mango Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
189 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Stanis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Stanis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control but Stanis is keeping him busy.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanis is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanis keeps working.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the action but Stanis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Stanis is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Stanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Stanis recovers full guard.
Gracie stops Stanis from standing up.
Stanis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanis tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stanis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stanis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stanis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Stanis wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander Stanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stanis swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Stanis misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stanis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Stanis!
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Stanis pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie has his foot on Stanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanis works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanis defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Stanis defends easily.
Stanis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Stanis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanis passes into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie is staying active underneath Stanis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stanis preventing the sweep.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanis defends well.
Stanis wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stanis escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanis trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Gracie but he's now mounted!
Antonio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanis avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Gracie dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stanis.
Stanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has Stanis up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanis throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Stanis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie forces Stanis back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanis wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Stanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie prevents Stanis from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanis is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Stanis is keeping him busy.
Antonio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Stanis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Gracie.
Stanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanis.
Stanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie forces Stanis back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stanis regains guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Stanis is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanis is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
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41
150 lbs
31 - 25 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aoki.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aoki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dubonet is avoiding damage well.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubonet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki looking to control but instead Dubonet has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dubonet is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Dubonet is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki looks to land a strike but Dubonet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubonet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aoki connects with a right hand. Dubonet shakes it off.
A jab from Aoki misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dubonet is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dubonet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dubonet regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubonet is keeping the position for now.
Dubonet being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubonet keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Dubonet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dubonet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Aoki misses with a hook. Dubonet ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki 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.
Dubonet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Dubonet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki 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.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubonet defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
Dubonet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dubonet.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Dubonet circles away.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubonet.
Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Dubonet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dubonet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Dubonet moves out of range easily.
Aoki drives through with a takedown into Dubonet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki 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.
Dubonet 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.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dubonet has wrist control.
Aoki trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Masakazu Aoki just wasn't active enough.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Dubonet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Dubonet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubonet connects with a jab.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Dubonet circles away.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet checks a leg kick.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Dubonet scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dubonet takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki thumps Dubonet with a low kick.
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dubonet's half guard.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Dubonet is defending the position.
Dubonet is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dubonet's head.
Aoki 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.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dubonet's head.
Aoki is trying to control. Dubonet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubonet sees it coming and defends easily.
Masakazu Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dubonet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki is really stuck here.
Dubonet is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to escape but Dubonet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aoki holding both Dubonet 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dubonet slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Aoki lands.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dubonet.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Dubonet.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Dubonet.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch but Dubonet is having none of it.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dubonet doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Dubonet - just one landing.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Dubonet blocks a head kick by Aoki.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubonet as he avoids it easily.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubonet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Dubonet moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Aoki scores with a four punch combination!
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dubonet checks it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dubonet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet lands with a left to the head.
Dubonet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Dubonet to work.
Dubonet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dubonet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a body punch.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Dubonet misses with the head strike.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dubonet avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dubonet.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubonet blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubonet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Dubonet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dubonets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dubonet takes one to the chin there.
Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Nice body kick there by Dubonet.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubonet.
A slow jab from Dubonet misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubonet.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dubonet is out of range.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dubonet's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dubonet misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Dubonet.
I think Aoki 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurricane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Hurricane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurricane moves away.
Hurricane connects with a body shot that sends Roads's belly button to the back.
Roads tries to bum rush Hurricane with a series of wild strikes but Hurricane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roads tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurricane was well out of range. Poor timing from Roads.
A shot to the liver by Roads. Beautiful body shot.
Roads throws the left hand but Hurricane avoids the punch easily.
Hurricane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roads.
Hurricane swings for the body but Roads moves out of range.
Roads misses with a wild body shot.
Hurricane takes one to the chin there.
Roads closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roads dips to his left and cracks Hurricane with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurricane throws a wild body kick that Roads sees coming a mile off.
Roads thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roads.
Hurricane misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurricane.
Roads swings for the body but Hurricane moves out of range.
Roads with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roads thuds his right hand into Hurricane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurricane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hurricane misses with a straight left.
Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roads uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurricane has time to react.
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!
Roads misses the shot to the body.
Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hurricane rather than just go for the knockout.
Roads throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurricane.
Damien Roads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurricane. That's going to slow Roads down.
Hurricane digs a good body shot into Roads's ribs.
Roads jabs Hurricane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hurricane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roads tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurricane was well out of range. Poor timing from Roads.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurricane.
Roads throws a nice looking combination but Hurricane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurricane.
Roads takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurricane misses with a looping right.
Hurricane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roads tries to move into range but Hurricane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurricane slips under a jab.
Roads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurricane slips a jab from Roads.
Hurricane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roads keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurricane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roads connects with a nice looking jab.
Roads throws a jab when Hurricane was well out of range.
Roads cracks Hurricane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hurricane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roads finish him?
Hurricane is rocked!
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!
Roads connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hurricane out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Roads!
A relieved looking Damien Roads thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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31
213 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Pope thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Pope slips a straight right by Anderson.
Nice shot lands for Pope.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope slips under a jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Pope's defenses.
Pope throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Pope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Maverick Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson slips a jab from Pope.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pope.
Pope slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Pope takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Pope's knee but Pope avoids it well.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pope takes a step back to recover.
Anderson lands a high kick!
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson lands a jab to Pope's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Pope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maverick Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson lands a jab to Pope's midsection.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Pope takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope scores with a jab.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pope slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Anderson lands a head kick. Pope smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Pope checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Maverick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Pope misses.
Anderson forces Pope back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pope throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Pope managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
Pope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pope throws an elbow but misses.
Pope breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson clinches.
Pope throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Pope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maverick Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pope checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Pope.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Pope with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pope counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jeez, Maverick Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Pope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maverick Anderson'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. This is the final round!
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pope lands a jab.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Pope throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson misses with a double jab
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maverick Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Pope!
Michael Pope 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 Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Crazy Dog has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Crazy Dog seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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36
149 lbs
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38
155 lbs
29 - 21 - 1 |
Great wrestler
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
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slows the pace down in half guard.
Dog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dog is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Dog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Dog landing strikes from the mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog looking for the choke but no joy.
Dog keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Dog is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Dog punches Gracie on the ear.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dog keeps control of the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dog looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dog will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dog doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Dog keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
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!
Dog is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand but Dog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dog looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Dog pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crazy Dog!
A pretty intense looking Crazy Dog took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes into the arena with Seven Devils blaring out of the sound system. Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Ryu Chyn 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chyn misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Palahnuik misses the target.
Palahnuik throws a lazy uppercut
and Chyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chyn is just out of range.
Palahnuik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut. Chyn saw that one coming.
Chyn shoots in for a double leg but Palahnuik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palahnuik misses with a hook. Chyn ducked under it nicely.
Chyn blocks a jab.
Chyn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palahnuik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palahnuik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palahnuik swings for the body but Chyn moves out of range.
Chyn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palahnuik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chyn somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn fails with the takedown.
Chyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik cracks Chyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick
and Chyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chyn connects with a single shot there.
Chyn misses with a right hand
letting Palahnuik counter with a right hand.
Chyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chyn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Palahnuik quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palahnuik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is looking to improve his position.
Chyn throwing shots but Palahnuik is blocking nicely.
Palahnuik is trying to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is trying to control. Palahnuik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryu Chyn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Palahnuik throws a jab but it's blocked by Chyn.
Palahnuik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Chyn misses.
Chyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
Chyn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chyn throws the left hand but Palahnuik avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Chyn misses.
Chyn misses with a wild combination.
Palahnuik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chyn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chyn showed some decent athleticism there.
Palahnuik is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is keen to just control but Palahnuik is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palahnuik is doing well to control the position and prevent Chyn from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palahnuik tries to score with a low kick but Chyn moves his leg out of the way.
Chyn lands with a right hand.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chyn!
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chyn blocks a head kick by Palahnuik.
Chyn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palahnuik defends well and Chyn ends up having to push Palahnuik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palahnuik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chyn up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Palahnuik fails to land.
Palahnuik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chyn has him pressed against the cage.
Palahnuik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chyn backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik has had enough of the clinch but Chyn keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palahnuik prevents it.
Palahnuik has Chyn pressed against the cage.
Palahnuik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Palahnuik.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
Chyn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chyn.
Palahnuik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Chyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palahnuik stuffs the takedown attempt from Chyn. Chyn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palahnuik's corner calls for a 1-2. Palahnuik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Pete Palahnuik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palahnuik but Palahnuik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick which misses Chyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Chyn tries to avoid it.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chyn is just out of range.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chyn.
Nice uppercut there from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chyn throws a series of punches but Palahnuik avoids them all with ease.
Palahnuik throws an overhand right that lands on Chyn's shoulder, as Chyn tries to avoid the shot.
Chyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palahnuik.
Palahnuik connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Chyn.
Palahnuik thuds his right hand into Chyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chyn misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palahnuik, right into the meat.
Chyn scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Chyn.
Chyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palahnuik scores with a head kick. Chyn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palahnuik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chyn scores with a jab to the body.
Chyn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palahnuik's guard.
Chyn throwing strikes from guard but Palahnuik blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chyn postures up in Palahnuik's guard and throws a big left but Palahnuik blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
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!
Palahnuik looks to land a right hand but Chyn moved out of range.
Palahnuik missing with a left hand there. Chyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chyn slips under a jab.
Chyn darts in looking for a takedown but Palahnuik gets double underhooks and turns Chyn into the cage.
Chyn jumps guard but Palahnuik stands there with Chyn around his waist. Chyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palahnuik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chyn has him pressed against the cage.
Palahnuik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palahnuik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palahnuik scores with a head kick.
Palahnuik misses the jab.
Chyn loads up on a big right hand but Palahnuik slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chyn counters with a single leg into guard. Palahnuik didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palahnuik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palahnuik looking to control.
Palahnuik wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chyn controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Chyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palahnuik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Chyn misses with a looping left.
Palahnuik connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chyn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palahnuik as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown but Palahnuik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chyn misses the jab.
Chyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palahnuik.
Chyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chyn slips under a jab.
Palahnuik scores with a jab to the head.
Palahnuik throws a looping overhand right but Chyn ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Chyn blocks the leg kick.
Chyn misses with a body shot.
Palahnuik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chyn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palahnuik throws a body kick that misses.
Palahnuik throws an off balance right hand
and Chyn counters with a shoot takedown. Palahnuik fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chyn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chyn throws a jab when Palahnuik was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palahnuik feints and then cracks Chyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chyn down.
Chyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Palahnuik.
I think Palahnuik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
In defeat, Ryu Chyn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
50 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Equinox blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams jabs at Equinox's body.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Equinox on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Williams.
Equinox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
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.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Equinox won't allow it.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Equinox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
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!
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Equinox has the dominant position.
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Equinox has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams tries to break free but Equinox pushes him back against the cage.
Equinox is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Equinox finish him?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Williams is trying to break free.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Equinox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Equinox gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Equinox throws a big uppercut that drops Williams! More strikes from Equinox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Williams lies dazed against the cage as Equinox celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Equinox!
An out of breath John Equinox 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpo Wednesday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lineker circles away quickly and effectively.
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the head.
Wednesday clinches up against the cage.
Lineker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wednesday.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wednesday as Lineker tries to tie him up.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lineker's coach down at Loucademia muito crazy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lineker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lineker blocking some punches.
A short left from Wednesday.
Lineker can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Lineker misses with a body punch.
Wednesday is stalling here.
Wednesday seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alpo Wednesday.
Lineker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday looks to land a left hand but Lineker moved out of range nicely.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lineker in his tracks.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Wednesday moved away.
Lineker wants to slow Wednesday down by chopping away at his legs.
Wednesday moves into the clinch successfully.
Lineker stalling in the clinch but Wednesday improves position.
Lineker being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lineker.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Lineker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lineker.
Lineker being controlled against the cage.
Wednesday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Lineker controls the action.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wednesday.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wednesday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lineker or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wednesday throws a right hand that Lineker ducks under and follows up with a left that Lineker also avoids with ease.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Wednesday off balance momentarily.
Wednesday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Wednesday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lineker. That one must have hurt.
Wednesday 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.
We've been told by Wednesday's head coaches at The Warehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wednesday darts in and clinches Lineker up against the cage.
Wednesday digs a right hand underneath Lineker's ribcage. Lineker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpo Wednesday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lineker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lineker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker walks into a left hand.
Lineker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Wednesday.
Wednesday forces Lineker back against the cage and clinches.
Lineker wants to stall.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lineker's elbow.
Lineker trying to control the position but instead, Wednesday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lineker into the cage.
Lineker can't find room to land a body shot as Wednesday controls the action.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker looking to stall.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lineker tries to break free but Wednesday pushes him back against the cage.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Lineker.
Lineker prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to work over Lineker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wednesday lands with a left to the head.
Wednesday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lineker or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday has Lineker pressed against the cage.
Lineker blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wednesday lands with a light punch inside.
Wednesday lands a hook that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
Wednesday lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wednesday is stalling here.
Wednesday scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wednesday.
Lineker taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wednesday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wednesday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Wednesday rushes Lineker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lineker.
Lineker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lineker blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Wednesday.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wednesday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lineker is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wednesday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wednesday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linekers head.
Lineker slowing the pace effectively.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Lineker avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Lineker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wednesday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wednesday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linekers head.
Lineker wants to stall.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Lineker.
Wednesday'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.
A short left from Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wednesday lands with a right to the head.
Wednesday lands with a left to the head.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lineker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Wednesday.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lineker's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Wednesday.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lineker.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wednesday misses with a wild combination.
Wednesday throws a shot from downtown. Lineker moves away and avoids it.
Lineker throws a solid leg kick but Wednesday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lineker.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Wednesday moves his leg out of the way.
Wednesday lands a jab-cross combination.
Wednesday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lineker can do to turn this around?
Wednesday throws a hook but Lineker avoids it easily.
Lineker throws a wild body kick that Wednesday sees coming a mile off.
Wednesday throws a right hand that Lineker ducks under and follows up with a left that Lineker also avoids with ease.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker drops his hands momentarily and Wednesday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lineker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Wednesday misses.
Lineker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lineker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wednesday has closed the distance and engaged Lineker in a clinch.
Wednesday just leaning against Lineker, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
The referee calls for Wednesday to work.
Wednesday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lineker looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wednesday tries a body shot but Lineker blocks it.
Wednesday lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Wednesday leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lineker's elbow.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lineker up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alpo Wednesday.
Wednesday throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.
Wednesday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lineker momentarily.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wednesday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lineker fakes the leg kick and cracks Wednesday in the body.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Wednesday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lineker staying out of range there.
Wednesday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lineker, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with John Lineker in 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. This is the final round!
Wednesday misses with the combination.
Wednesday moves into the clinch successfully.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lineker being controlled against the cage.
Lineker blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wednesday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a body punch.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body.
Wednesday leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Wednesday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday tries to work over Lineker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wednesday prevents a body shot from Lineker.
Lineker stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lineker letting Wednesday take a breather here.
Wednesday lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Lineker.
Lineker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wednesday scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lineker moves away from the strike by Wednesday.
Lineker slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday tests Lineker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Lineker is predictable there
and Wednesday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lineker thinking.
Wednesday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wednesday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lineker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wednesday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wednesday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lineker slips under a jab from Wednesday.
A left and a right from Wednesday both land. Nice combination.
Wednesday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lineker. Lineker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wednesday is looking to clinch.
Wednesday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lineker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Lineker.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lineker's elbow.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wednesday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Alpo Wednesday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
72% |
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