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UVT: MidWeek Mania XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvagh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adilson Kaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvagh Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvagh Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adilson Kaio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaio which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Kaio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvagh Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Kaio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaio is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kaio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaio will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reed 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.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kaio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reed trying to control but Kaio is working from the bottom.
Kaio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kaio has a closed guard, preventing Reed from standing up.
Kaio keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Kaio striking off his back but it's not causing Reed any problems.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaio is retaining full guard.
Reed trying to control but Kaio is working from the bottom.
Kaio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaio keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaio tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed moves into the clinch.
Kaio wants the takedown. Reed is fighting it off but Kaio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reed's guard against the cage.
Reed pulls Kaio in to control the position.
Kaio is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Reed is controlling Kaio's posture.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Kaio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaio throws and elbow that misses. Reed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaio's guard. Nice move by Reed!
Kaio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reed takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Reed stays in close to Kaio's body and controls the position.
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Kaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaio manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Kaio's guard.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Kaio.
Kaio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Kaio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Kaio 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.
Reed gets the takedown into side control.
Kaio misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kaio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaio prevents Reed from improving position.
Kaio tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaio keeps working.
Kaio misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kaio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaio throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaio is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed trying to control the position.
Kaio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaio throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is trying to control the position but Kaio postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Kaio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaio working some strikes from top position.
Reed controlling Kaio's posture.
Kaio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaio thows a big elbow that misses.
Reed is looking for a triangle but Kaio pushes his legs off easily.
Kaio thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaio working some strikes from top position.
Kaio throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed trying to control the position.
Kaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed wriggles free and stands up.
Reed wants to clinch
and Kaio counters with a shoot takedown. Reed fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaio connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaio postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaio cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Reed is trying to keep Kaio in close.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaio defends well.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaio is one step ahead there.
Reed is trying to control the position but Kaio postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Kaio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adilson Kaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kaio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Kaio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaio throwing strikes but Reed manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kaio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaio tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Reed advances nicely into full mount.
Adilson Kaio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed landing punches.
Kaio is desperately trying to improve his position but Reed has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kaio throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reed. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaio working to try and regain half guard.
Kaio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaio is looking to escape.
Reed lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reed is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reed lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaio is looking to get to half guard.
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kaio throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reed. What's that going to do exactly?
Reed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reed looking to control but Kaio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Reed.
Kaio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reed is really struggling to control Kaio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kaio is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed has isolated one of Kaio's arms. Kaio looking to fight him off but Reed twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvagh Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Broqui Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesmar comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats blaring out of the sound system. Broqui Lesmar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chev Chelios's chin.
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230 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Broqui Lesmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesmar.
Lesmar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Chev Chelios has been cut.
Chelios takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That has opened up Chev Chelios's cut even more.
Lesmar working the ground and pound but Chelios is defending the strikes.
Lesmar 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.
Lesmar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lesmar trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Lesmar tries for a kimura but Chelios is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chelios is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesmar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chelios some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar misses with the ground and pound.
Lesmar landing strikes.
The cut above Chev Chelios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lesmar scoring with punches from side control.
Chev Chelios's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chev Chelios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broqui Lesmar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabi PauNeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabi PauNeles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabi PauNeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Noguiera!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Noguiera as PauNeles shoots in.
Noguiera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from PauNeles.
PauNeles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
PauNeles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noguiera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Noguiera's face as PauNeles controls the position.
PauNeles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noguiera can't do much from the bottom here.
Noguiera is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PauNeles in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by PauNeles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Noguiera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noguiera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabi PauNeles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noguiera is looking to score with low kicks.
PauNeles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Noguiera avoids it really well and circles away.
Noguiera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noguiera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
PauNeles tries to clinch but Noguiera is having none of it.
Noguiera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
PauNeles slips a jab from Noguiera.
Noguiera scores a takedown into full mount!
PauNeles tries to reverse the position but Noguiera maintains control.
PauNeles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Noguiera.
Noguiera looks gassed!
PauNeles is looking to improve his position but Noguiera isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles regains half guard.
PauNeles keeping hold of Noguiera's head, controlling as best he can.
Noguiera blocks the strikes from PauNeles.
PauNeles is trying to get back to full guard.
PauNeles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
PauNeles is trying to stand up here but Noguiera is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
PauNeles is trying is best to control the position here.
PauNeles is trying to get back to full guard.
Noguiera is trying to control the action in half guard but PauNeles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
PauNeles is looking to control Noguiera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can PauNeles avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
PauNeles with a poor takedown
and Noguiera counters with a single leg into guard. PauNeles didn't expect that.
PauNeles is looking for a triangle but Noguiera pushes his legs off easily.
PauNeles striking off his back but it's not causing Noguiera any problems.
PauNeles has his foot on Noguiera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noguiera works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Gabi PauNeles will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
PauNeles fails with the takedown
and Noguiera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
PauNeles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PauNeles is on top in guard.
PauNeles trying to control but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
Noguiera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noguiera is breathing heavily.
Noguiera wants to hit a switch here but PauNeles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Noguiera there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles controlling the position easily from mount.
PauNeles dominating with strikes here.
PauNeles controlling from mount.
PauNeles looking to control but Noguiera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
PauNeles is working for a guillotine from mount but Noguiera frees his head quite easily.
PauNeles is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Noguiera can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gabi PauNeles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, PauNeles has taken his back.
PauNeles biding his time, controlling Noguiera.
Noguiera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
PauNeles lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles trying to control the action but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
PauNeles slows the pace down in half guard.
Noguiera wants to stand back up but PauNeles manages to pass into side control.
Noguiera struggling a bit here.
PauNeles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
PauNeles is staying tight to Noguiera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
PauNeles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
PauNeles advances to mount.
PauNeles controlling from the full mount.
PauNeles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
PauNeles controlling his opponent.
PauNeles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabi PauNeles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
PauNeles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noguiera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PauNeles's guard.
Noguiera trying to control but PauNeles is working from the bottom.
PauNeles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noguiera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noguiera wants to get up but he can't break PauNeles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
PauNeles controlling the position.
Noguiera got a little sloppy there for a moment and PauNeles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noguiera has managed to get both his arms back between PauNeles's legs - danger averted.
PauNeles working a defensive guard here.
PauNeles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Noguiera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gabi PauNeles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
PauNeles ducks under a wild hook from Noguiera.
Noguiera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PauNeles.
PauNeles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noguiera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
PauNeles trying to control from the bottom.
Noguiera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but PauNeles sees it coming and defends easily.
PauNeles is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
PauNeles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
PauNeles has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Noguiera. Oh but PauNeles has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Noguiera goes limp - he's gone! PauNeles jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabi PauNeles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Magno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Carlos Magno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Magno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klotzk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magno.
The fighters circling - Magno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Magno there.
It looks like Agnem Klotzk has been cut.
Magno misses the shot to the body.
Magno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klotzk.
Magno throws a nice looking combination but Klotzk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magno misses with the combination.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Magno and Klotzk goes tumbling to the canvas! Magno follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Klotzk 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!
Magno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Klotzk is still in real trouble! Can Magno finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno has hold of Klotzk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klotzk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Klotzk seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magno wants to take his opponent's back but Klotzk doesn't allow it.
Klotzk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magno moves to take his opponent's back.
Magno is trying to stick to Klotzk's back but Klotzk is turning into Magno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Magno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klotzk.
Magno is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Klotzk rolls with it to try and escape but Magno cranks on the arm and Klotzk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Magno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ra Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nardo Putik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ra Maya has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ra Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nardo Putik!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya tries to bum rush Putik with a series of wild strikes but Putik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maya throws a head kick but Putik moves out of range.
Maya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Putik tries to clinch but Maya is having none of it.
Maya throws a sloppy head kick and Putik moves out of range easily.
Maya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putik tries to avoid it but Maya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putik to the ground. Putik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Putik throws the left hand but Maya avoids the punch easily.
Maya scores with a decent looking hook.
Putik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maya feints and as Putik raises his hands in defense, Maya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maya trying to control but Putik is working from the bottom.
Putik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maya preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putik looking to control.
Maya drops back looking for a leg! Putik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putik manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Putik's guard.
Maya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maya wants to control from the top but Putik keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maya works over Putik's head and body with a nice combination.
Maya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maya avoids the head kick by Putik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putik is looking to clinch but Maya is avoiding it.
Putik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maya counters with a straight right hand.
Maya misses with the combination.
Maya scores with a jab to the head.
Maya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maya drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Maya seems to have locked his on tight now - Putik screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Maya, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ra Maya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksander Putin's chin.
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230 lbs
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272 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Putin is putting a hurting on Ghotha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ghotha manages to get back to half guard.
Putin is trying to control. Ghotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghotha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin is trying to work for a kimura but Ghotha is defending well.
Ghotha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
Putin wants to control but Ghotha is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ghotha stands up over Putin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Putin controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
Putin has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghotha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putin's guard.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Putin looking to control.
Ghotha thows a big elbow that misses.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha stopping the sweep attempt from Putin.
Ghotha cracks Putin with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Ghotha is proving a slippery customer.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghotha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghotha's guard.
Ghotha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghotha 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.
Putin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ghotha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Putin, into his guard.
Putin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin has his foot on Ghotha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ghotha works his way back into a safe position though.
Ghotha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghotha has managed to get both his arms back between Putin's legs - danger averted.
Ghotha cracks Putin with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin controlling Ghotha's posture.
Ghotha stands up over Putin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghotha with a nice head shot there.
Ghotha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghotha has managed to get both his arms back between Putin's legs - danger averted.
Ghotha postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Ghotha trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is working Putin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha 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.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghotha circles away quickly and effectively.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Putin wants to improve his position but Ghotha is controlling well.
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
Ghotha working over Putin with some ground and pound. Putin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Ghotha has control of the leg.
Ghotha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghotha drops an elbow to the side of Putin's head.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Ghotha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Ghotha lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ghotha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Putin!
Putin tries to reverse the position but Ghotha maintains control.
Ghotha working Putin over with strikes here.
Ghotha unloading with bombs!
It looks like Aleksander Putin has been cut.
Ghotha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Putin?
Putin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Putin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Putin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghoul Ghotha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Letters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vasconcelos (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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22
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Letters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Letters.
Letters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Letters lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vasconcelos keeping moving, preventing Letters from controlling successfully.
Letters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasconcelos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Letters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasconcelos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Letters is controlling him.
Letters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasconcelos has his foot on Letters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Letters works his way back into a safe position though.
Letters pushing down on Vasconcelos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Letters in particular looking to stall.
Letters wants to free his trapped foot but Vasconcelos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Letters is trying to control. Vasconcelos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Letters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasconcelos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Letters.
Vasconcelos is pressing down on Letters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasconcelos wants to stand but Letters is controlling the position.
Vasconcelos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Letters has his hands clasped together but Vasconcelos extends an breaks Letters's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vasconcelos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Vasconcelos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
160 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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25
163 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryo Fukuyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuyama misses the shot to the body.
Penn avoids the body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Fukuyama avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn feints and then cracks Fukuyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukuyama down.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukuyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fukuyama thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuyama's shoulder, as Fukuyama tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fukuyama looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Fukuyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fukuyama swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Fukuyama throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukuyama swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuyama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penn swings for the body but Fukuyama moves out of range.
Fukuyama lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukuyama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuyama misses the body punch
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Fukuyama scores with a jab to the head.
Fukuyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn connects with the punch.
Fukuyama misses with a hook.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips a straight right by Fukuyama.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Fukuyama scores with a shot to the body.
Fukuyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuyama throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuyama has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Fukuyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fukuyama presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Fukuyama can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Fukuyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukuyama throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuyama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukuyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuyama is just out of range.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Fukuyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Fukuyama backing up. Fukuyama nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fukuyama misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryo Fukuyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fukuyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn jabs Fukuyama right on the nose. Fukuyama blinks but takes it well.
DJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn thuds his right hand into Fukuyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukuyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Fukuyama throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Fukuyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fukuyama tries to clinch
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukuyama tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama throws a shot to the body.
Fukuyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukuyama walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Fukuyama moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Fukuyama looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukuyama misses with a looping left.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fukuyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukuyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuyama dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Fukuyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses the jab.
A left lands for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuyama swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama jabs at Penn's body.
Fukuyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fukuyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukuyama throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukuyama thinking.
Fukuyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Penn lands.
Fukuyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuyama misses the target.
Fukuyama misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Fukuyama.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
DJ Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Fukuyama misses its intended target.
Fukuyama throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Fukuyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukuyama takes one on the button.
Fukuyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Fukuyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fukuyama throws a good cross that connects.
Fukuyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fukuyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Fukuyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Fukuyama misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Fukuyama backing up. Fukuyama nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fukuyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Fukuyama off the cage and back into rage.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Fukuyama throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Fukuyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fukuyama throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama tries to clinch up
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fukuyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukuyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuyama.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukuyama throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fukuyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn moves out of range as Fukuyama strikes.
Penn jabs at Fukuyama's body.
Penn slips a jab from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukuyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fukuyama misses with a looping right.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn slips under a jab from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama blocks a jab.
Fukuyama throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama slips a jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukuyama lands a head shot.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukuyama tries to clinch
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuyama tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn digs a good hook to Fukuyama's body.
Nice uppercut there from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Fukuyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Fukuyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fukuyama's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Fukuyama throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukuyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukuyama thinking.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Fukuyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukuyama cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Fukuyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuyama manages to avoid it.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Penn.
I think Penn 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 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillonsan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillonsan's choice of entrance music: Mortal combat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillonsan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillonsan slips a jab from Oberream.
Oberream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillonsan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oberream. Dillonsan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillonsan shoots for a double leg takedown but Oberream sprawls well. He's pushed Dillonsan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oberream moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oberream fails to land the takedown.
Dillonsan ducks right into an uppercut from Oberream.
Oberream lands with a nice body punch.
Dillonsan fails to land the takedown.
Oberream with a nice cross.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream with a jab.
Oberream throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillonsan.
Dillonsan tries to move into range but Oberream moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oberream darts in and clinches Dillonsan up against the cage.
Oberream throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillonsan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillonsan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Oberream fails to land.
Dillonsan is trying to break the clinch but Oberream has him pressed against the cage.
Dillonsan can't break the clinch.
Oberream lands a body punch.
Dillonsan trying to control the position but instead, Oberream has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dillonsan into the cage.
Dillonsan working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Oberream.
A left hand lands to the body for Oberream.
Oberream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oberream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oberream.
Oberream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oberream gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillonsan.
Alistar Oberream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjell Dillonsan.
A body shot lands from Oberream.
Dillonsan looks gassed!
Dillonsan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oberream tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream scores with a shoulder strike.
Oberream lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Kjell Dillonsan has been cut.
A short left from Oberream.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oberream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oberream scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Oberream.
Dillonsan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oberream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oberream scores with a hook to the body.
Oberream lands an uppercut.
Oberream lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oberream is leaning against Dillonsan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oberream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Kjell Dillonsan's cut even more.
Oberream lands a body punch.
Oberream lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oberream.
A nice left hand lands by Oberream.
Oberream lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Oberream.
Dillonsan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oberream is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dillonsan to the mat. Dillonsan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oberream postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oberream throwing strikes but missing.
Oberream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillonsan is keeping the position for now.
Dillonsan has momentary wrist control but Oberream slips an elbow through the middle.
Oberream looking to pass the guard.
Dillonsan keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillonsan has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oberream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oberream ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oberream lands a nice hook to Dillonsan's body. Dillonsan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oberream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillonsan was well out of range. Poor timing from Oberream.
Oberream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillonsan manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillonsan is just out of range.
Oberream decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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!
Oberream missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Oberream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillonsan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oberream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillonsan was well out of range. Poor timing from Oberream.
Dillonsan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Oberream misses.
Oberream misses with a wild body shot.
Oberream misses with a few strikes there.
Dillonsan leaves Oberream with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oberream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillonsan was well out of range. Poor timing from Oberream.
Oberream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oberream throws a body punch but Dillonsan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberream swings for the body but Dillonsan moves out of range.
Oberream lands a two punch combo.
Oberream slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillonsan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oberream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillonsan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillonsan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oberream.
Oberream defending well as Dillonsan loads up on a big left hand.
Dillonsan shoots in and bounces Oberream off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dillonsan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oberream is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oberream thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oberream looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is thwarting Dillonsan's attempts to control the position.
Oberream not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillonsan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oberream.
Oberream is thwarting Dillonsan's attempts to control the position.
Dillonsan taking some punishment here, with Oberream in his half guard.
Oberream is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dillonsan trying to hold on to Oberream's head to control him but Oberream postures up.
Oberream wants to take a breather but Dillonsan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream throwing shots but Dillonsan is blocking nicely.
Oberream working Dillonsan over with strikes.
Oberream misses with a head shot. Dillonsan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillonsan controls Oberream momentarily but Oberream frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oberream is working Dillonsan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillonsan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillonsan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillonsan holds on and takes a little breather.
Dillonsan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillonsan is breathing heavily.
Oberream cracks Dillonsan with a solid left hand.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillonsan has wrist control.
Oberream throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Oberream dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillonsan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oberream jabs Dillonsan right on the nose. Dillonsan blinks but takes it well.
Oberream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillonsan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oberream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillonsan can do to turn this around?
A big right from Oberream misses.
Oberream is looking to wear down Dillonsan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillonsan ducks under a wild hook from Oberream.
Dillonsan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillonsan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oberream misses the target.
Oberream tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillonsan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberream misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Oberream lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillonsan doesn't seem phased though.
Oberream gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dillonsan counter with a right hand.
Oberream uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Dillonsan or perhaps it was just good defense by Oberream which made him look bad.
Oberream misses with a straight right.
Oberream throws a shot to the body.
Oberream bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oberream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oberream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillonsan manages to avoid it.
Oberream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oberream misses with a hook to the body
and Dillonsan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oberream!
Dillonsan looking to control but Oberream is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dillonsan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oberream tries to hold on but Dillonsan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dillonsan.
Dillonsan prevents Oberream from getting the reversal.
Oberream regains half guard.
Dillonsan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dillonsan wants to pass to mount but Oberream is defending the position.
Dillonsan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oberream!
Alistar Oberream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan looking to ground and pound but Oberream is blocking nicely.
Dillonsan breaks from Oberream's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oberream keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dillonsan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oberream's face.
Kjell Dillonsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan looking to secure an arm triangle but Oberream defends it well.
Oberream looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dillonsan looking to finish with strikes here!
Oberream is looking to get to half guard.
Dillonsan throwing strikes here but Oberream is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kjell Dillonsan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oberream 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Oberream!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Paul Bourque could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuyuki Takimoto's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto looks to land a left hand but Bourque moved out of range nicely.
Takimoto looks to land a combination but Bourque avoids it well.
Takimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Bourque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takimoto.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourque lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takimoto slips under a jab.
Bourque smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takimoto thinking.
Takimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourque doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Takimoto.
Takimoto ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Takimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Takimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourque throws a body punch but Takimoto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takimoto shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takimoto on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bourque. No joy for Takimoto on that attempt.
Takimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bourque lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bourque.
Takimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Bourque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourque's head.
Takimoto is looking to clinch but Bourque is avoiding it.
Bourque lunges at Takimoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takimoto's hand.
Takimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bourque sprawls well. Bourque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuyuki Takimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto misses with a looping right.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Takimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takimoto counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takimoto misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Takimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takimoto throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Takimoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takimoto throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Takimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takimoto looks to land a left hand but Bourque moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a good cross that connects.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Takimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takimoto thinking.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takimoto blocks a jab.
Bourque lands a jab.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto slips under a jab from Bourque.
Takimoto looks to land a combination. Bourque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bourque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bourque is trying to defend but Takimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takimoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bourque!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto controlling the pace for now.
Bourque is squirming around, avoiding Takimoto's attempts to control the action.
Bourque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takimoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Takimoto mounts Bourque! Really nice guard pass there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bourque is looking to escape.
Takimoto throwing strikes here but Bourque is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takimoto wants to take Bourque's back here but Bourque is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takimoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Takimoto misses its intended target.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
Takimoto moves out of range as Bourque strikes.
Takimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Takimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Kazuyuki Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque throws a right hand that Takimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Takimoto also avoids with ease.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takimoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takimoto misses with an uppercut.
Takimoto tries to clinch
and Bourque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Takimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bourque lands an overhand right.
Takimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Takimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Takimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Takimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Takimoto.
Bourque lands a nice shot that snaps Takimoto's head back.
Bourque misses with a combination
and Takimoto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto slips a jab from Bourque.
Takimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takimoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takimoto slips under a jab.
A big right from Takimoto misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takimoto slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Takimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourque sprawls well initially but Takimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bourque is refusing to be controlled, as Takimoto sits in half guard.
Takimoto wants to pass to mount but Bourque is defending the position.
Takimoto wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
Takimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque is staying active underneath Takimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takimoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takimoto wants to free his trapped foot but Bourque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourque defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takimoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Takimoto backing up. Takimoto nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque catches Takimoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourque misses with a hook to the body
and Takimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Takimoto misses with an uppercut.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Takimoto moved out of range nicely.
Takimoto misses with a double jab
and Takimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Takimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bourque misses with a straight left.
Takimoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourque swivels and escapes.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Takimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good standup being displayed there by Takimoto as he connects with a hook.
Takimoto throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Takimoto's head but Takimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Takimoto moved out of range.
Takimoto jabs Bourque right on the nose. Bourque blinks but takes it well.
Takimoto misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kazuyuki Takimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Bourque. That snapped Takimoto's head back.
Bourque throws a one two combo.
Takimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Takimoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Takimoto trying to control but Bourque is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto looking to finish with strikes here!
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takimoto fails to take his opponent's back.
Takimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bourque is looking to escape.
Bourque blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto looking to control but Bourque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bourque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takimoto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bourque because Takimoto loaded up on that one.
Takimoto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bourque turns into him and now he's in Takimoto's guard.
Takimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bourque defends it easily.
Takimoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takimoto is proving hard to escape from.
Takimoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bourque has passed into half guard!
Kazuyuki Takimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourque wants to stand up but Takimoto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bourque 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque retains his lightweight title!
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