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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (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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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nylerhotep Constantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six drives through and clinches with Constantine against the cage.
Constantine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Six's efforts to push away.
Constantine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Six up against the cage.
Six tries to break the clinch but Constantine is controlling the position.
Constantine lands an elbow just above Six 's eye.
It looks like Henry Six has been cut.
Six wants to break free but Constantine has control.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Six's ribcage.
Six tries to circle away but Constantine has him pinned against the cage.
Constantine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Constantine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Constantine has Six pressed against the cage, preventing Six from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Constantine to work.
Six is trying to break the clinch but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantine keeps control of Six as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Constantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Six's face.
Six is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantine has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Constantine.
That has opened up Henry Six's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Constantine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is trying to push Constantine away but Constantine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Constantine effectively controlling the action here.
Constantine working Six over with knees to the body.
Six has had enough of the clinch but Constantine keeps him there for the moment.
Six is trying to break the clinch but Constantine is controlling him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Six has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Constantine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Constantine.
Six wants to break the clinch but can't.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Six's ribcage.
Six is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantine has double underhooks.
Constantine'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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Constantine obliges.
Constantine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Constantine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Henry Six's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Constantine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Constantine prevents Six from breaking the clinch.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Six looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Six wants to break the clinch but can't.
Constantine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantine lands a nice elbow.
Henry Six's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Constantine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Six lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Constantine lands an elbow just above Six 's eye.
Constantine connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Six's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nylerhotep Constantine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Glaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Who Did That To You-John Legend . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarek Glaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Glaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jarek Glaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Glaz swinging wildly here.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Glaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Glaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Glaz keeps him under control.
Green wants to control but Glaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glaz stands up from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Glaz.
A punch combination from Glaz misses.
Glaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green tests Glaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Glaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Green is trying to escape the position but Glaz is controlling the position.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Glaz taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
The referee asks Glaz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Glaz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Glaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glaz scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Glaz scores with a jab to the body.
Green takes one on the button.
Glaz catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glaz thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glaz cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Glaz's head back.
Glaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Glaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Glaz persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Glaz moves away and avoids it.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Glaz scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Glaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Glaz misses with the combination.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Glaz.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glaz moves away.
Glaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Glaz.
Glaz throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Glaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glaz throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Glaz as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Green.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glaz counters with a straight right hand.
Green cracks a nice hook into Glaz's ribs.
Glaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Green.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Glaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Glaz is just out of range.
Glaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glaz slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glaz moves away.
Jarek Glaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Glaz's head back.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Glaz.
Green throws the left hand but Glaz avoids the punch easily.
Glaz dodges the punch combination from Green.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jarek Glaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Glaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glaz throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green with a nice cross.
Glaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Glaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Green eats them both and turns towards Glaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A cross from Glaz lands.
Glaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Glaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glaz defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glaz preventing the sweep.
Green keeping moving, preventing Glaz from controlling successfully.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Glaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glaz.
Glaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Glaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Green enables Glaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Green manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Glaz wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glaz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Glaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green pulls Glaz in close to prevent any damage.
Glaz wants to get up but he can't break Green's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glaz has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green has Glaz pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Glaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glaz.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glaz moves away.
Glaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Glaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green cracks Glaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glaz misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Glaz.
Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glaz misses with a wild combination.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glaz connects with a looping right hand.
Green is rocked!
Green wants to clinch up but Glaz keeps it at a distance.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glaz.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glaz misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Glaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Green lands a jab-cross combination.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glaz scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glaz lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Glaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Glaz scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Glaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Green, up you get!
Green misses with a looping right.
Glaz digs a good hook to Green's body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green takes one on the button.
Glaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glaz lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to stand up but Glaz is controlling him.
Glaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Green, up you get!
Green gets caught flat footed, as Glaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jarek Glaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Glaz stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green controls Glaz momentarily but Glaz frees himself.
Glaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decon Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarek Glaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glaz's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarek Glaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glaz 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarek Glaz!
A very excited looking Jarek Glaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard digs a good body shot into Antona's ribs.
Antona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Antona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Antona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Antona is just out of range.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Leonard misses with a hook. Antona ducked under it nicely.
Leonard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonard scores with a nice right hand.
Antona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonard's head backwards.
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Antona counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Leonard scores with a hook.
Leonard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antona jabs Leonard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antona is looking to score with low kicks.
Leonard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Antona ducks right into an uppercut from Leonard.
Leonard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aydine Antona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antona ducks right into an uppercut from Leonard.
Leonard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonard misses with an uppercut. Antona saw that one coming.
Antona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Leonard.
Leonard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Antona walks into a straight right hand from Leonard.
Leonard lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard avoids the body shot from Antona.
Antona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonard throws out the jab.
Leonard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Antona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Antona wants to stand up but Leonard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leonard has picked Antona up and slammed him! Antona can't keep hold of the triangle and Leonard manages to pass to side control!
Leonard throws a strike aimed at the side of Antona's head but Antona avoids it well.
Leonard working away.
Antona is looking for a sweep.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Leonard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Antona takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Antona dodges the ground and pound from Leonard.
Leonard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Antona taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leonard looks up at the clock and then as Antona takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leonard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Antona taking a bit of punishment here - Leonard scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard grinds an elbow into Antona's temple.
Antona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Antona tries to bench press Leonard off him but Leonard keeps the position.
Leonard throws an elbow but Antona slips to the side and avoids it well.
Antona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Antona is avoiding damage well.
Antona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leonard prevents Antona from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard working Antona over with strikes.
Antona wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard lands strikes from half guard.
Antona is rocked!
Leonard lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Antona! More strikes land and this one is all over! Leonard jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada throws a leg kick but Finn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambada pushes Finn up against the cage in a clinch.
Finn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finn shoots in and bounces Lambada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lambada keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn 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.
Finn pushing down on Lambada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambada tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Finn.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn trying to control but Lambada is working from the bottom.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lambada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finn counters with a left to the body.
Finn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lambada's guard.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambada keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lambada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambada keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lambada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Lambada as he checks the leg kick.
Lambada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lambada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn wants to control but Lambada is keeping him busy.
Lambada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
That's time! Finn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finn works Lambada's body with a nice hook.
Finn tries to sprawl but Lambada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Finn won't allow Lambada to pass to mount.
Finn looking for submissions off his back.
Finn wants to get back to his feet.
Lambada tries to stand and escape but Finn is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lambada tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada lands a couple of good shots and Finn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn is in bad spot here.
Lambada has good solid back control here.
Finn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambada can do to turn this around?
Lambada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Finn is in bad spot here.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada trying to control.
Lambada has good solid back control here.
Finn turns into Lambada and is now in his guard.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finn trying to control but Lambada is working from the bottom.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Lambada blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada is pulling down on Finn's head. It's preventing any offense from Finn, at least for the moment.
Lambada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Finn is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambada has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Lambada catches Finn right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finn.
Finn scores with the left hand. Lambada knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Lambada.
Lambada feints the counter takedown.
Lambada wants to clinch.
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambada defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambada fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Lambada misses.
Finn is looking to wear down Lambada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambada! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Lambada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lambada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lambada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambada but Lambada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lambada ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
Finn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finn dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finn loads up on a big right hand but Lambada slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambada tries to avoid it but Finn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambada to the ground. Lambada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambada is just out of range.
Lambada motions for Finn to come forward. Lambada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lassi Lambada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambada lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambada pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Finn.
Lambada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finn tries for a takedown but Lambada circles away easily
and Finn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambada is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lambada avoid being mounted?
Finn trying to pass the guard but Lambada defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Finn unloads with some shots from mount but Lambada bucks and avoids them well.
Finn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Finn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finn trying to control but Lambada is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn controlling from mount.
Lambada manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Lambada, under a barage of strikes from Finn.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finn wants to control but Lambada is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finn is stalling here. Lambada is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambada has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lambada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lambada cracks Finn with a big elbow.
Lambada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
What's Finn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lambada tries to move to mount but Finn blocks the move with his legs.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Mickey Finn.
I think Finn 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Finn!
A victorious Mickey Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Cry For Me Argentina. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washburn's choice of entrance music: Magic Carpet Ride. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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34
177 lbs
23 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Washburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kanne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Washburn darts in and clinches Kanne up against the cage.
Washburn effectively controlling the action here.
Kanne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanne moves into the clinch.
Washburn misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washburn wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Kanne manages to get underhooks.
Beasty Kanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kanne prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
Kanne just leaning against Washburn, taking a breather.
Washburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kanne prevents the takedown attempt.
Kanne breaks from the clinch.
Kanne misses with a head kick.
Kanne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne missing with a left hand there. Washburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washburn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washburn somewhat.
Washburn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kanne.
Washburn gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanne.
Kanne tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Kanne back against the cage.
Kanne has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Washburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Washburn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Kanne manages to get underhooks.
Washburn misses with the head strike.
Kanne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washburn.
Washburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
Washburn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kanne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washburn misses with a body punch.
Kanne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
Kanne swings wildly with an uppercut but Washburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washburn wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washburn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kanne looks for the body kick but Washburn saw that one coming.
Kanne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washburn shoots in and drives through. Kanne sprawls well.
Kanne digs a good hook to Washburn's body.
Kanne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Washburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanne's efforts to push away.
Washburn wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beasty Kanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Kanne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne throws a body punch but Washburn moves out of range.
Kanne misses with a looping left.
Kanne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washburn checks a leg kick.
Washburn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kanne.
Kanne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kanne has managed to clinch.
Washburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kanne can't fight it off and eventually Washburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Kanne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn won't allow Kanne to get back to his feet.
Kanne is trying to keep Washburn in close.
Washburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washburn tries to get to full guard but Kanne has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kanne is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne wants to stand up but Washburn is controlling the position.
Kanne postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Washburn to stand up.
Washburn darts in looking for a takedown but Kanne gets double underhooks and turns Washburn into the cage.
Kanne misses with a wild combination.
Kanne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beasty Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanne tries to avoid it but Washburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanne to the ground. Kanne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beasty Kanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kanne misses.
Kanne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washburn can do to turn this around?
Kanne tries to score with a low kick but Washburn moves his leg out of the way.
And Washburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Kanne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Washburn misses with a jab to the body
and Kanne counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn moves away from the strike by Kanne.
Kanne misses with a wild body shot.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washburn dodges the punch combination from Kanne.
Kanne swinging wildly here.
Kanne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washburn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn prevents Kanne from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanne scores with a nice right hand.
Kanne tries to work over Washburn's front leg with a kick but Washburn checks it.
Kanne gets a clinch.
Kanne misses with a body punch.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
Kanne tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Kanne back against the cage.
Kanne trying to control the position but instead, Washburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanne into the cage.
Washburn can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beasty Kanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Washburn misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washburn avoiding damage.
Kanne wants to get back to striking at distance but Washburn won't allow it.
Kanne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanne stalls.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kanne.
Washburn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanne forces Washburn back against the cage and clinches.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanne throws out the jab.
Kanne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washburn walks into a jab.
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Kanne scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne has Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanne lands a body shot.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washburn misses with a punch to the body.
Kanne lands an uppercut.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Kanne.
Kanne gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.
Kanne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
Washburn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kanne prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne has had enough of the clinch but Washburn keeps him there for the moment.
Beasty Kanne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kanne stalling against the cage.
A short right from Washburn.
A short uppercut from Kanne.
Beasty Kanne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanne after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washburn is working for takedown but Kanne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoban Washburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanne cracks Washburn with a nice body shot.
Washburn tries a body shot but Kanne blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beasty Kanne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanne, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Kanne!
Beasty Kanne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Now I Lay Thee Down. Shawn Spencer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henrik Larsson's chin.
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192 lbs
33 - 24 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Spencer misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Larsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Larsson throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Larsson moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Spencer is quick to defend against it.
Larsson moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Larsson takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spencer lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Larsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Spencer misses.
Larsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spencer swinging wildly here.
Larsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson is looking to counter the offense by Spencer and move into the clinch.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Larsson jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
Spencer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Spencer misses
and Larsson counters with a three punch combo that has Spencer backing up. Spencer nods at Larsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Larsson slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Larsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spencer digs a good hook to Larsson's body.
Spencer misses the jab.
Larsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Larsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spencer lands with a right hand.
Spencer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larsson throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Larsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spencer up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsson darts in trying to clinch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson connects with a crisp jab.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Larsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Larsson throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Larsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Larsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spencer.
Larsson motions for Spencer to come forward. Larsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Larsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spencer on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Shawn Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Larsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
A punch combination from Spencer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsson misses the target.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsson wants to clinch
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
It appears Larsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spencer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Larsson has managed to clinch.
Larsson slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larsson'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!
Spencer clobbers Larsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spencer stalks Larsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larsson's face. Larsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Spencer cracks Larsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsson misses the target.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsson on the side of the head.
Larsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Larsson.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Spencer is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks.
Spencer is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spencer gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
Larsson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Spencer is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Shawn Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Spencer tries for a takedown but Larsson manages to get underhooks.
Larsson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Larsson stalling the fight.
Larsson taking a breather.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
A short left from Larsson.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson has Spencer pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.
Larsson is pushing Spencer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Larsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Larsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Larsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Larsson's body. Larsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spencer throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spencer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larsson's head backwards.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Spencer.
I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Spencer!
Our winner, Shawn Spencer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Mizrahi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Dority's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi sizes up Dority with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mizrahi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mizrahi moves in looking to clinch but Dority pushes him off.
Mizrahi throws a jab when Dority was well out of range.
Nice cross by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mizrahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizrahi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the side of Dority's head but Dority sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dority misses the target.
Dority stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mizrahi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dority counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dority is out of range.
Dority swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mizrahi throws a right hand that misses
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mizrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dority.
Dority waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Dority tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizrahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dority takes one on the button.
Dority scores with a hook.
Dority moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dority.
Dority is stalling here.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dan Dority has been cut.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dority working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizrahi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dority controls his hands.
Dority working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Mizrahi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Dority gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Mizrahi scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dority looking to slow down the pace here.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dority.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dority scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dority.
Mizrahi has Dority pressed against the cage, preventing Dority from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Dority blocks with his arms.
Dority will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mizrahi up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is looking to control Dority's arms but Dority gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mizrahi has his back to the cage.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Dority.
Dority tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Dority lands with a left to the head.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Dority blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mizrahi working Dority over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dority has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Dority avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dority tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dority's elbow.
Dority lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Mizrahi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dority blocks a body shot from Mizrahi.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Dority.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dority is trying to push Mizrahi away but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dority lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Dority.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dority in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mizrahi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dority'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.
Mizrahi throws a lazy right hand but Dority sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Mizrahi.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mizrahi!
Dority closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dority can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dority.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dority lands a jab to Mizrahi's midsection.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Dority does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dority wants to clinch up but Mizrahi keeps it at a distance.
Mizrahi throws out a counter right but Dority avoids it with no problem.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Dority staying out of range there.
Mizrahi throws a lazy head kick
and Dority counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Dority on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dority gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mizrahi lands with a nice body kick.
Dority lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mizrahi lunges at Dority with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dority's hand.
Dan Dority is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dority gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Dority misses the jab.
Dority with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mizrahi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Dority circles away and keeps his distance.
Dority looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mizrahi lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dority looks to land a left hand but Mizrahi moved out of range nicely.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mizrahi.
Dority is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dority gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mizrahi.
Dority avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mizrahi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dority seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dority closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dority avoids it.
Dority swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dority swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dority blocks an uppercut.
Dority tries to circle away but Mizrahi has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dority.
Dority is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Dority into the cage.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Dority.
Dority misses with some punches.
Dority misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dority.
A short right from Dority on the inside.
Mizrahi is looking to control Dority's arms but Dority gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mizrahi has his back to the cage.
Dority misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dority leaning against his opponent.
Dority looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dority.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Dority just leaning against Mizrahi, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Dority tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dority misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dority breaks from the clinch.
Dority throws a shot from downtown. Mizrahi moves away and avoids it.
Dority has managed to clinch.
Dority content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mizrahi stalling the fight.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dority misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dority tries to break free but Mizrahi pushes him back against the cage.
Dority throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Dority - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Dority will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Mizrahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dority is just out of range.
Dority appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot that snaps Dority's head back.
Dority drives through and clinches with Mizrahi against the cage.
Dan Dority has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dority is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dority wants to stall.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Dority is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dority up against the cage.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority stalling.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dority.
Dority is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Dority into the cage.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Dority to work.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi wants to stall.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dority swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a head kick.
Dority throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi throws the kick towards the body but Dority avoids it.
A jab from Mizrahi does it's job there.
Mizrahi cracks Dority with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mizrahi throws a sloppy head kick and Dority moves out of range easily.
Mizrahi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dority takes a step back to recover.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dority moves into the clinch successfully.
Mizrahi wants to stall.
Dority'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 right from Mizrahi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi wants to stall.
Mizrahi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dority.
Mizrahi keeps control of Dority as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dority is trying to stall.
Mizrahi misses with a punch to the body.
Dority is leaning against Mizrahi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dority tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Dority back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dority.
Dority misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Mizrahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
Dority lands a shoulder strike.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dority is leaning against Mizrahi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dority wants to stall.
Dority lands a hook that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mizrahi 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
During a confident post fight interview, Donnie Mizrahi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Simons III counters by clinching up.
Simons III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Simons III looking to control.
Simons III pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Simons III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simons III's guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Simons III is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Simons III's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Simons III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simons III won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie gets caught napping as Simons III dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Simons III trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
Simons III trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simons III doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Simons III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Simons III swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Simons III tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Simons III moves out of range.
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 John Simons III will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simons III!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Simons III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Simons III is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Simons III is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons III is on top in guard.
Simons III is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Simons III has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie looking to control.
Simons III's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Simons III pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Simons III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie scores with a jab. Simons III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simons III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simons III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie leaves Simons III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Simons III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Simons III trying to control the position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III managing to control the position.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simons III closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simons III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simons III is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Simons III remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Simons III in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jeffson Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simons III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie cracks Simons III with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook. Simons III ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses the jab.
Simons III is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Simons III thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie taking a break here but Simons III is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Simons III to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simons III controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Simons III won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Simons III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
Gracie passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Simons III tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Simons III fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie gets his hands free as Simons III looks to control.
Simons III tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is in a bad position with Gracie working for a choke. Simons III manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.
Gracie passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Simons III is defending the position.
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III'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. 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.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Simons III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie pushes Simons III off looking to stand but Simons III dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simons III is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simons III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simons III is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Simons III has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Simons III has passed into side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III moves into full mount!
Simons III prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Simons III tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie stops Simons III from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Simons III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simons III trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Simons III controlling his opponent.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Simons III has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for the RNC.
Simons III is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Simons III is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gracie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Simons III has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gracie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Simons III doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Simons III!
After winning the bout, John Simons III thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WAR-Low Rider. On his way into the cage it seems that Bubba Rugowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bubba Rugowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Gattuso feints the counter takedown.
Rugowski scores with a head kick. Gattuso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Javier Gattuso has been cut.
Rugowski misses with a double jab
and Gattuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Gattuso misses with a body shot.
Gattuso throws a leg kick
and Rugowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rugowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gattuso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rugowski - that will leave a mark!
Rugowski checks the leg kick.
Rugowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rugowski misses with an uppercut.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rugowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Rugowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gattuso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gattuso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rugowski manages to avoid it.
Gattuso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugowski looks to throw the jab but Gattuso is out of range.
Gattuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Gattuso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gattuso is looking to score with low kicks.
Rugowski tries to counter by clinching up but Gattuso breaks away and moves out of range.
Gattuso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rugowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rugowski throws a looping overhand right but Gattuso ducks down to avoid it.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gattuso looks to land a right hand but Rugowski moved out of range.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
Rugowski throws a push kick but Gattuso slaps the foot to one side.
Gattuso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski digs a good body shot into Gattuso's ribs.
Rugowski blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Rugowski has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gattuso.
Rugowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rugowski throws a head punch that misses.
Gattuso misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rugowski.
Gattuso trying to control the position but instead, Rugowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gattuso into the cage.
Rugowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gattuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rugowskis head.
Gattuso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rugowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rugowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rugowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gattuso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gattuso tests Rugowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rugowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.
A big left from Gattuso misses.
Gattuso thuds a left hand into Rugowski's body.
Gattuso throws out a loose jab but Rugowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rugowski misses with a straight right.
Gattuso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gattuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rugowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gattuso throws a hook but Rugowski avoids it easily.
Rugowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gattuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gattuso stuns Rugowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso swinging wildly here.
Rugowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gattuso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rugowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rugowski misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gattuso. Those never looked like landing.
Rugowski throws a quick counter head kick but Gattuso was just out of range.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gattuso's head.
Rugowski lands the left hand.
Gattuso with a jab.
Rugowski rushes Gattuso and presses him up against the cage.
Rugowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gattuso successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rugowski won't allow Gattuso to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Gattuso will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Rugowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gattuso to score with a decent uppercut.
Gattuso lands with an uppercut that bounces Rugowski off the cage and back into range.
Rugowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gattuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rugowski.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Rugowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gattuso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rugowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Gattuso throws out a counter right but Rugowski avoids it with no problem.
Gattuso misses with a hook.
Gattuso throws a body shot but no joy.
Gattuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gattuso sends Rugowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gattuso is motioning to the referee to let Rugowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rugowski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski drops his hands momentarily. Gattuso doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rugowski staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rugowski doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Gattuso!
Javier Gattuso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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