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AFC 115 - Grudge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mic Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelby has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Nate Shelby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mic Swick's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mic Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Swick.
Swick throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Shelby lands a nice shot that snaps Swick's head back.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Swick's ribs.
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Swick.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swick.
Swick scores with a nice strike.
Swick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Swick's body.
Shelby moves out of range as Swick strikes.
Swick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Swick misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a double jab
and Swick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Swick misses with a body punch
letting Shelby counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Swick scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Nate Shelby has been cut.
Swick is breathing heavily.
Swick misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swick is rocked!
Swick misses with a combination
and Shelby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Swick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Shelby has cracked Swick with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Shelby lands another huge swinging hook and Swick tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Swick, before Shelby can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Shelby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faoa Sunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sunia misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sunia misses.
Sunia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verson keeping moving, preventing Sunia from controlling successfully.
Verson is trying to control the position but Sunia postures up.
Sunia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Verson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verson pulls Sunia in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sunia throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verson is on top in guard.
Sunia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verson has passed into side control.
Verson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunia keeps working.
Sunia stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Verson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sunia is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Sunia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verson off and has taken his back!
Sunia is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Verson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
You can see the frustration on Verson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Sunia throwing strikes and Verson squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunia punching from mount but Verson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sunia trying to control but Verson is having none of it.
Sunia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Verson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sunia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Verson tries to hold on but Sunia pushes him away.
Sunia prevents Verson from getting the reversal.
That's four 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.
Verson tries to lock up and control but Sunia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sunia controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faoa Sunia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sunia shoots for a takedown but Verson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Verson tries to clinch up.
Sunia swats away the attempt to clinch by Verson.
Verson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunia.
Sunia is looking to chop away at Verson's legs.
Sunia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verson.
Verson moves away from the strike by Sunia.
Verson misses with a hook.
Verson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunia throws a jab when Verson was well out of range.
Sunia just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sunia takes a swing at Verson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Sunia misses.
Verson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunia misses with a straight right.
Verson pushes Sunia up against the cage in a clinch.
Verson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verson managing to block the knees to the body from Sunia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sunia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Verson.
Sunia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verson blocks a body shot from Sunia.
Verson blocks a body shot from Sunia.
Sunia prevents a body shot from Verson.
Verson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verson's elbow.
Verson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunia.
Verson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sunia's elbow.
Sunia lands a body shot.
Sunia tries a body shot but Verson blocks it.
Verson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sunia's elbow.
Verson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunia misses with a punch to the body.
Sunia has Verson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunia.
A short body shot lands from Sunia as the two fighters clinch.
Sunia tries a body shot but Verson blocks it.
Sunia misses with a punch on the inside.
Verson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunia misses with a punch to the body.
Sunia misses with a punch to the body.
Sunia blocks a body shot from Verson.
Verson has a couple of punches blocked by Sunia.
Verson is pressed up against the cage. Sunia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verson down to the mat. Verson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faoa Sunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verson throws an overhand right that lands on Sunia's shoulder, as Sunia tries to avoid the shot.
Sunia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunia.
Sunia keeps the fight on the outside.
Sunia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Sunia catches Verson right on the button with a cross.
Verson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunia misses with a few strikes there.
Verson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sunia was well out of range. Poor timing from Verson.
Verson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sunia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verson closes the distance but Sunia moves to the side
and Sunia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verson lands with a shot to the body.
Verson rushes Sunia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verson gets through Sunia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sunia is leaning against Verson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verson blocks a body shot from Sunia.
Verson lands a shot to the body.
Verson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sunia.
Sunia tries to throw a body punch but Verson avoids it by throwing Sunia back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Verson as the two fighters clinch.
Verson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sunia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sunia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sunia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verson is looking to clinch.
Verson darts in and clinches Sunia up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verson prevents a body shot from Sunia.
Sunia breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Verson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sunia looks to land a left hand but Verson moved out of range nicely.
Sunia wants to clinch up but Verson keeps it at a distance.
Sunia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verson walks into a stiff left hand from Sunia.
Sunia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sunia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verson.
Verson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Sunia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Verson 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.
Verson is adopting a defensive guard.
Sunia trying to control the position from guard on top but Verson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson trying to control the position.
Verson controlling the position.
Sunia wants to control from the top but Verson keeps moving.
Verson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sunia!
Verson trying to control but Sunia is having none of it.
Sunia is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sunia is working hard here to advance position.
Verson controlling the position easily from mount.
Verson trying to control but Sunia is having none of it.
Sunia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sunia?
Verson landing shots from mount.
Sunia is trying desperately to improve position.
Verson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sunia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verson controlling the position easily from mount.
Verson landing strikes from the mount.
Sunia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verson tries to control but Sunia wriggling away.
Verson working Sunia over with strikes here.
Verson trying to control but Sunia is having none of it.
Sunia wants to hold on but Verson pushes him away.
Verson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sunia is looking to get to half guard.
Sunia is squirming around, avoiding Verson's attempts to control the action.
Sunia is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Verson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Verson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazelett comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Play Chess . Yamamoto has chosen No Way Out by ZZ as his entrance music. Kanye Yamamoto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Hazelett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelett misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Hazelett.
Hazelett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yamamoto.
Hazelett throws a one two combo.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Hazelett tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazelett finish him?
Hazelett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett lands with a big left! Yamamoto is wobbled badly! Hazelett comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Yamamoto to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dustin Hazelett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paiva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carver's waist but Carver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paiva off to one side.
Paiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carver moves away.
Carver throws a leg kick but Paiva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paiva throws a hook but Carver blocks it.
Carver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paiva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carver throws a body punch but Paiva moves out of range.
Paiva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Paiva misses
and Carver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paiva throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Carver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brian Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver misses with a two punch combination.
Paiva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carver.
Paiva scores with a body shot.
Carver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carver scores with a punch to the head.
Carver misses the body punch
and Paiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Brian Carver has been cut.
Carver slips under a jab from Paiva.
Carver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carver misses with a jab to the body
and Paiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paiva misses with a wild body shot.
Brian Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Paiva does no damage.
Paiva stuns Carver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paiva misses the shot to the body.
Carver misses with an uppercut. Paiva saw that one coming.
Paiva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paiva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to de liver by Carver. Beautiful body shot.
Carver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carver lands with a nice body punch.
Paiva looks gassed!
Carver connects with a nice looking jab.
Carver lands a slapping body shot.
Carver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paiva slips under a jab from Carver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver dips to his left and cracks Paiva with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paiva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paiva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paiva takes one to the chin there.
Paiva looks to land a combination but Carver avoids it well.
Paiva throws a jab but it's blocked by Carver.
Paiva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Paiva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paiva throws and elbow that misses. Carver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paiva's guard. Nice move by Carver!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carver won't allow Paiva to sweep him here.
Paiva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carver manages to pass to side control.
Paiva wants to get back to full guard.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Carver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Carver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carver connects with a looping right hand.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paiva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carver throws out a leg kick but Paiva moves out of range and Carver only half commits.
Paiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carver rather than just go for the knockout.
Paiva misses with a body shot.
Carver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paiva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carver tries to avoid it but Paiva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carver to the ground. Carver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carver throws out a leg kick but Paiva moves out of range and Carver only half commits.
Carver scores with a shot to the body.
Paiva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Carver finds it's target.
Paiva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carver misses with a few strikes there.
Paiva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paiva manages to avoid it.
Paiva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Paiva.
Paiva is breathing heavily.
Paiva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carver lands a nice looking body shot.
Paiva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brian Carver is winning the standup battle so far.
Carver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carver lands with a straight right. Paiva didn't see that one coming.
Paiva is rocked!
Carver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paiva is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Carver catches Paiva right on the button with a cross.
Carver throws a monster overhand right that drops Paiva! Carver follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Carver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roofus Bumfight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumfight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing by Kanye West. Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Orlando Sackett enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofus Bumfight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bumfight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A combination from Bumfight does no damage.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Bumfight misses with the combination.
Bumfight blocks the body kick.
Bumfight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bumfight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sackett trying to hold on to Bumfight's head to control him but Bumfight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bumfight.
Bumfight is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bumfight is working away from the top position though.
Sackett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sackett looking for a guillotine here but Bumfight defends easily.
Bumfight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bumfight preventing the sweep.
Sackett has his hands on Bumfight's head, controlling the position.
Bumfight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bumfight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sackett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bumfight landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett trying to control the position here.
Bumfight stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Sackett has his hands on Bumfight's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight pushing down on Sackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Bumfight wants to advance to full mount but Sackett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bumfight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bumfight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bumfight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bumfight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bumfight cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bumfight avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Bumfight both land. Nice combination.
Bumfight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bumfight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bumfight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bumfight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett sizes up Bumfight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Bumfight throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bumfight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bumfight keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Bumfight is out of range.
Orlando Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bumfight tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Bumfight checks it.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Bumfight is out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Bumfight's front leg but catches the back leg as Bumfight tries to avoid it.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Bumfight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bumfight circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Bumfight stumbling back into the cage.
Bumfight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Bumfight off the cage and back into rage.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roofus Bumfight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bumfight fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett tries to clinch but Bumfight moves out of range.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.
Sackett throws a hook but Bumfight blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Bumfight dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sackett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Bumfight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Bumfight is avoiding it.
Bumfight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Bumfight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orlando Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bumfight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head kick but Bumfight moves out of range.
Bumfight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Bumfight slips the punch.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sackett duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Bumfight rushes Sackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bumfight.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bumfight dodges an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bumfight.
Bumfight avoids a wild elbow strike from Sackett.
Bumfight dodges an elbow strike from Sackett.
Bumfight avoids the elbow strike from Sackett, against the cage.
Sackett misses with an elbow strike.
Bumfight avoiding damage as Sackett throws knees to the body.
Sackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Bumfight avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sackett obliges.
Sackett just leaning against Bumfight, taking a breather.
Sackett lands an elbow inside.
Sackett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sackett lands a damaging elbow.
Sackett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bumfight is looking to break free of the clinch but Sackett has double underhooks.
Bumfight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sackett stalling.
Bumfight managing to block the knees to the body from Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice elbow.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sackett misses with an elbow over the top.
Bumfight takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Bumfight won't want to take too many of those.
Sackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bumfight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight blocks an elbow strike.
Sackett scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett lands an elbow inside that Bumfight shrugs off.
Sackett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bumfight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett lands an elbow that stopped Bumfight in his tracks for a moment.
Sackett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sackett lands an elbow that stopped Bumfight in his tracks for a moment.
Sackett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bumfight is rocked!
Sackett has Bumfight pressed against the cage. He pushes Bumfight back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Sackett throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bumfight crashing to the floor! Sackett piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bumfight is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sackett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Beta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Beta!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Beta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beta tries to clinch up.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Beta.
Beta tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon counters with a left and a right that stings Beta.
Beta slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Beta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beta.
Beta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beta tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Beta is looking to clinch.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beta is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Beta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beta tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Beta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Beta wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon throws a jab when Beta was well out of range.
Beta misses with a kick to the body.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Beta saw that one coming.
Beta moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beta wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Beta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beta takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Beta misses
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beta's guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Beta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beta manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Beta's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beta is proving hard to escape from.
Beta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dixon is pushing down on Beta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beta is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beta is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Beta won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Beta is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Beta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beta wants to clinch
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beta works over Dixon's head and body with a nice combination.
Beta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon misses with a hook. Beta ducked under it nicely.
Beta wants to clinch
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Beta tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Beta moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beta!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Beta pushes him off.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Beta.
Dixon dives in and grabs Beta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beta pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog Beta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beta is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Beta moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Beta wants to clinch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Beta closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Beta misses with a looping left.
Beta tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beta tries to clinch
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon lands a jab to Beta's midsection.
Dog Beta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Beta wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Beta moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Dixon.
Dixon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Beta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Beta off the cage and back into rage.
Dixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beta tries to clinch
and Beta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Beta keeps it at a distance.
Beta ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Beta throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beta is looking to clinch.
Beta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beta tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dog Beta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Beta wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon trying to control but Beta is working from the bottom.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Beta is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon advances position into side control!
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beta is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beta's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dixon trying to control the action but Beta is working from the bottom.
Beta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dixon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Beta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beta tries to clinch
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beta wants to clinch
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beta throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beta.
Mason Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Beta darts in trying to clinch
and Dixon moves into the clinch.
Beta just leaning against Dixon, taking a breather.
Beta crunches a lovely knee into Dixon's ribcage.
Beta effectively controlling the action here.
Beta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beta.
Beta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dixon up against the cage.
Beta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beta scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Beta to work.
Beta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beta'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.
Beta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dixon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Mason Dixon.
I think Dixon 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katama has chosen Inject the Venom as his entrance music. Shin Katama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shin Katama!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci tries to clinch but Katama is having none of it.
Katama throws a head kick that Ricci semi-blocks.
Ricci shoots in for a takedown but Katama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Katama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricci checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katama.
Ricci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Katama does no damage.
Katama delivers a nice body kick.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci avoids the head kick by Katama.
Ricci has a takedown stuffed.
Katama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katama throws a nice head kick!
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin Katama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Katama as Ricci shoots in.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Katama keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katama tries to bum rush Ricci with a series of wild strikes but Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Katama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci shoots in for a takedown but Katama shows good takedown defense.
Katama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katama.
Ricci sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricci tries to clinch up but Katama circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci is looking to clinch.
Katama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricci misses with a double jab
and Katama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ricci's knee momentarily.
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricci misses with a takedown attempt
and Katama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricci is breathing heavily.
Katama throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricci tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katama counters with a big head kick but Ricci shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Katama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katama lands a head kick. Ricci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricci misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricci has his takedown stuffed
and Katama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Katama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Katama lands but Ricci takes it in his stride.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci clinches but Katama breaks the clinch
and Katama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ricci really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Katama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci shoots and misses
and Katama counters with a good, hard body kick but Ricci shrugs it off.
Katama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ricci's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ricci. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ricci closes the distance but Katama moves to the side
and Katama counters with a big head kick but Ricci shrugs it off.
Ricci shoots and misses
and Katama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci tries for a takedown but Katama circles away easily
and Katama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Katama.
Ricci takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Katama.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katama.
Pedro Ricci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katama throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
Crunch! Katama slams his shin into Ricci's torso.
Katama lands a head kick. Ricci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katama counters with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ricci might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katama.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Katama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Katama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Katama.
Katama catches Ricci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katama looks to land a combination. Ricci sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricci avoids the head kick by Katama.
Katama lands with a nice body punch.
Katama connects with a high kick.
Katama lands a big head kick that sends Ricci tumbling to the mat! Katama takes a step backwards and waves Ricci back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ricci is rocked!
Katama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Ricci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci fails with the takedown
and Katama counters with a one-two to the body.
Katama throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ricci stumbling backwards into the cage! Ricci bounces back off the cage towards Katama, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Katama lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Katama celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shin Katama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes to the cage accompanied by "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Gacy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy misses with a body shot.
Gacy looks to score with a jab to the body but Steven is just out of range.
Steven tries to close the distance and clinch but Gacy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gacy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steven works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steven trying to control the action but Gacy is working from the bottom.
Gacy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steven happy to just control the position for now.
Steven fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gacy gets back to half guard.
Steven wants to control but Gacy is keeping him busy.
Gacy wants to get back to his feet.
Steven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gacy defending well though.
Steven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gacy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gacy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gacy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steven passes Gacy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steven is keen to just control but Gacy is a slippery customer.
Steven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gacy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steven prevents Gacy from standing back up.
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.
Steven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steven is looking to land body kicks.
Gacy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steven was well out of range. Poor timing from Gacy.
Steven is looking to clinch.
Gacy scores with a jab.
Gacy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steven manages to avoid it.
Steven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steven shoots for a takedown but Gacy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gacy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steven. Steven obviously looking to wear him down.
Gacy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steven is trying to keep Gacy in close.
Steven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Steven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gacy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gacy trying to control but Steven is working from the bottom.
Gacy throws and elbow that misses. Steven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gacy's guard. Nice move by Steven!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steven content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gacy misses with a wild body shot.
Gacy cracks a nice hook into Steven's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gacy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gacy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steven moves away.
Gacy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gacy lands a body shot.
Gacy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steven throws a head kick but Gacy moves out of range.
Gacy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gacy digs a good hook to Steven's body.
Gacy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steven as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Steven.
Steven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gacy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steven is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Gacy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gacy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gacy wants to control but Steven postures up.
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 Mike Steven will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gacy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steven moves away.
Gacy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gacy. Steven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gacy scores with a hook to the body. Steven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steven gets caught flat footed, as Gacy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gacy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gacy trying to control but Steven is working from the bottom.
Steven keeping full guard, as Gacy tries to pass.
Gacy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steven dives on top into guard.
Gacy keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gacy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steven looking to sit in guard and control but Gacy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gacy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steven is keeping the position for now.
Steven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gacy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steven has control of Gacy's left arm, preventing Gacy from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gacy wants to pass the guard but Steven is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gacy cracks a nice hook into Steven's ribs.
John Gacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gacy scores with a jab.
Gacy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steven was well out of range. Poor timing from Gacy.
Gacy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gacy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gacy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gacy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steven moves into range and clinches up with Gacy.
Gacy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steven blocks a body shot from Gacy.
Gacy digs a right hand underneath Steven's ribcage. Steven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Steven - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Gacy fails to land.
Steven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gacy avoids it.
Steven tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy is working Steven over against the cage.
Gacy working hard to break the clinch.
Gacy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gacy tries to throw a body punch but Steven avoids it by throwing Gacy back against the cage.
Gacy scores with a hook to the body.
Gacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gacy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gacy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steven manages to get back to half guard.
Gacy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gacy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gacy throws some wild stikes that Steven manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gacy breaks from Steven's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gacy tries to control but Steven wriggling away.
Gacy lands a nice shot to the head.
Steven in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gacy looking to ground and pound but Steven is blocking nicely.
Steven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gacy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Jab, jab by Gacy - just one landing.
Gacy cracks a nice hook into Steven's ribs.
Gacy lands with a good body shot.
Steven takes a swing at Gacy's ribcage but misses.
Steven throws the kick towards the body but Gacy avoids it.
Gacy tests Steven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gacy throws a body punch but Steven moves out of range.
Gacy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gacy.
Some wild striking there from Steven.
Gacy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steven.
Gacy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gacy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gacy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steven.
Gacy scores with a jab. Steven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven has a takedown stuffed.
Gacy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gacy shoots in and drives through. Steven sprawls well.
Steven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gacy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steven momentarily.
Gacy shoots for a double leg takedown but Steven sprawls well. He's pushed Gacy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gacy.
Gacy misses with a hook to the body
and Steven counters with a big head kick but Gacy shrugs it off.
Steven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Gacy.
Gacy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gacy lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy lands a right hook to the body.
Gacy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gacy.
Gacy is trying to control. Steven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steven trying to control from the bottom.
Steven taking some punishment here, with Gacy in his half guard.
Gacy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steven trying to control but Gacy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gacy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steven wants to control but Gacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steven is staying active underneath Gacy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gacy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steven!
That's four 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.
Gacy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steven can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Steven is squirming around, avoiding Gacy's attempts to control the action.
Gacy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gacy punching from mount but Steven doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gacy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gacy working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Steven slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gacy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gacy 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gacy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Little Respect. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
CJ Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Croix throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
Riley throws a series of punches but St Croix avoids them all with ease.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Croix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Croix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Riley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
St Croix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riley misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Croix doesn't seem bothered though.
St Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
Riley throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Croix.
Riley lands with a hook. St Croix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from St Croix lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
St Croix moves out of range as Riley throws a body kick.
Riley misses with a straight right.
St Croix misses with the combination.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Croix defends it nicely.
Jacques St Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a combination that misses
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
St Croix misses the shot to the body.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Croix.
St Croix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
St Croix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley throws a jab when St Croix was well out of range.
St Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a low kick, right behind Riley 's knee.
St Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Croix momentarily.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Croix.
Riley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Riley down.
Riley shoots for a takedown but St Croix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Croix scores with a nice right hand.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley connects with a looping right hand.
Riley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Riley thuds his right hand into St Croix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley blocks a head kick by St Croix.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riley duly obliges.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
St Croix scores with a leg kick.
St Croix slips under a jab.
St Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. St Croix moves away and avoids it.
St Croix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick
and St Croix counters with a series of strikes. Riley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jacques St Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
St Croix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Riley misses
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from St Croix misses
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has St Croix backing up. St Croix nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
St Croix lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Riley was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by St Croix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Croix blocks a head kick by Riley.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Croix.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
St Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Riley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Croix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Croix.
Riley throws a combination that misses
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St Croix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Croix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by St Croix.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley is trying desperately to land a takedown but St Croix is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riley.
St Croix misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from St Croix misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix scores with a hook to the body. Riley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Croix.
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley throws a big shot that misses.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Croix throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
St Croix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
St Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Croix misses with a low kick.
St Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Croix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riley's calf.
St Croix cracks Riley with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Riley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, St Croix has got the better of the exchanges.
Riley fails with the takedown
and St Croix counters with a head kick. That will keep Riley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riley avoids a kick to the body.
Riley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riley swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
St Croix feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
St Croix avoids the head kick by Riley.
Riley throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
Riley throws a lazy head kick
and St Croix counters with a good, hard body kick but Riley shrugs it off.
St Croix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Croix jabs Riley right on the nose. Riley blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from St Croix.
A head kick misses from Riley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacques St Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Riley.
Good standup being displayed there by St Croix as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for St Croix.
Riley throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Riley really felt that one!
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riley throws a wild body kick that St Croix sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Riley down.
St Croix is looking to slow Riley down with leg kicks.
St Croix cracks the inside of Riley's front leg.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Riley down.
St Croix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
St Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Croix moves out of range as Riley strikes.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Croix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Croix tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Croix to the ground. St Croix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Croix blocks a head kick by Riley.
St Croix just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley checks a low kick from St Croix.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. St Croix moves away and avoids it.
Riley throws a jab when St Croix was well out of range.
Riley misses the body punch
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Croix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Croix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Croix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Croix.
St Croix connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by St Croix.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by St Croix.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Croix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from St Croix.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
A head kick by Riley misses
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
St Croix connects with a body shot.
St Croix throws a front kick aimed at Riley's knee but Riley avoids it well.
St Croix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Croix slips under a jab from Riley.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Croix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
Riley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riley misses with an uppercut.
Riley misses with a kick to the body.
St Croix moves out of range as Riley strikes.
St Croix slips under a jab from Riley.
Riley misses the jab.
Riley checks a low kick from St Croix.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
St Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
St Croix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Riley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix clearly takes 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.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley scores with a leg kick.
Riley digs a good body shot into St Croix's ribs.
Riley misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
St Croix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Croix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
Riley throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Riley misses.
St Croix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Riley misses its intended target.
A combination from St Croix does no damage.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
Riley feints and as St Croix raises his hands in defense, Riley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Croix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Croix keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley wants to control from the top but St Croix keeps moving.
St Croix being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley is looking to advance position but St Croix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riley tries to reverse the position but St Croix maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Croix controlling the pace for now.
Riley is looking to improve his position but St Croix isn't that keen on the idea.
St Croix controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Croix stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques St Croix will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
St Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Croix, as that shot connected.
St Croix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St Croix throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
Riley thuds a left hand into St Croix's body.
Riley misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Croix is looking to score with low kicks.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
Riley throws a series of punches but St Croix moves out of range.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
St Croix moves away from the strike by Riley.
St Croix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riley on the side of the head.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Riley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley blocks the body kick.
Riley misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a straight right hand.
Riley checks a low kick from St Croix.
Riley throws a sloppy body shot
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
St Croix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
St Croix misses the body punch
and Riley counters with a series of strikes. St Croix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jacques St Croix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Croix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Riley throws a hook but St Croix avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
Riley throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
Riley tries to land a body kick
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Riley was not able to check.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Riley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riley misses with a takedown
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
St Croix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Riley looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley misses with the combination.
CJ Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Croix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but St Croix seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for St Croix. That snapped Riley's head back.
Riley misses the jab.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Croix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley throws a series of punches but St Croix avoids them all with ease.
St Croix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Croix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riley misses with a combination
and St Croix counters with a body kick that stops Riley in his tracks momentarily.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
A punch lands to the side of Riley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
A shot to the body from Riley misses
and St Croix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Croix cracks Riley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riley throws a body kick the misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
St Croix defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
St Croix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Croix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Croix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazer has chosen Psycho Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman throws a series of strikes that have Gazer backpedaling.
It looks like Peter Gazer has been cut.
Gazer shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redman works the jab nicely.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gazer lands a nice looking body shot.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Redman has Gazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Gazer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stuart Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gazer.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands a body punch.
A short right from Redman on the inside.
Gazer looks gassed!
Redman scores with a shot to the side of Gazer's head.
Gazer tries to break the clinch but Redman is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gazer or not.
Redman is working Gazer over against the cage.
Redman lands a left hand.
Redman works on Gazer's body with a couple of short punches.
Redman lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Redman.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
A short right from Redman.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Peter Gazer's cut even more.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gazer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gazer tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Redman.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Redman lands with a short shot to the head.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gazer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redman lands a nice shot that snaps Gazer's head back.
Gazer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gazer tries to land a front kick but Redman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redman throws a hook but Gazer avoids it easily.
Redman swinging wildly here.
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Gazer in a clinch.
Redman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redman lands with a light punch inside.
Gazer is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Redman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redman.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gazer goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gazer walks into a jab.
Redman lands a nice looking body shot.
Redman closes the distance and pushes Gazer back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Gazer's ribcage. Gazer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gazers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman scores with a shot to the side of Gazer's head.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a left hand.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman is leaning against Gazer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman is leaning against Gazer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Gazer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gazer at a distance.
Redman is looking to wear down Gazer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redman fails to land the takedown.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gazer is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Gazer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gazer fails with the takedown
enabling Redman to counter with a crisp jab.
Gazer cracks Redman with a good jab.
Gazer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redman is fending him off so far but Gazer persists. Nope, Redman circles away and we're back to standing.
Redman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Peter Gazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Redman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gazer.
Peter Gazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman throws a right and a left that Gazer avoids nicely.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gazer thows a body shot but no joy.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman swings for the body but Gazer moves out of range.
Gazer throws a right and a left that Redman avoids nicely.
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Gazer in a clinch.
Gazer working hard to break the clinch.
Redman lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Redman.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stuart Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gazer.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redman cracks Gazer with a nice body shot.
Redman lands a body shot.
Gazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman is working Gazer over against the cage.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
A hook to the body from Redman.
A body shot lands from Redman.
Stuart Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Redman presses Gazer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
Redman is working Gazer over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman lands a left hand.
Redman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Redman on the inside.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Gazer wants a takedown.
Gazer takes a shot to the head.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazer can do to turn this around?
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Gazer's ribcage. Gazer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gazer or not.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman lands an uppercut.
Redman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Gazer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gazer takes one on the button.
Redman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gazer is just out of range.
Redman lands an overhand right.
Gazer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazer somewhat.
Redman scores with a body shot.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazer ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
Gazer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gazer moves away.
Redman tests Gazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redman stuns Gazer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gazer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redman takes the fight into the clinch.
Redman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A body shot lands from Redman.
Redman is working Gazer over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Gazer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Redman tries to bum rush Gazer with a series of wild strikes but Gazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
Gazer fails with the takedown.
Gazer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Gazer moves away and avoids it.
Gazer misses with a straight left.
Gazer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gazer avoids the body shot from Redman.
A head kick misses from Gazer.
Redman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Gazer looks for a takedown but Redman sprawls well.
Redman rushes Gazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazer wants a takedown.
Stuart Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gazer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman works on Gazer's body with a couple of short punches.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman lands with a light punch inside.
Redman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Redman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gazer or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman gets through Gazer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Redman.
Redman gets through Gazer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
Gazer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Redman lands a body punch.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman is working Gazer over against the cage.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gazer.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gazer.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gazer can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
Redman lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Stuart Redman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazer can't get the takedown.
Gazer is trying to break free.
Gazer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Gazer tries to break free but Redman pushes him back against the cage.
Gazer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazer backwards.
Redman lands a body punch.
Redman cracks Gazer with a nice body shot.
A short left from Redman.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gazer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gazer misses with a punch to the body.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Peter Gazer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Redman digs a right hand into Gazer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gazer's gas tank.
Redman presses Gazer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redman.
Redman pushes Gazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Peter Gazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Gazer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Redman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gazer is rocked!
Redman lands with a short shot to the head.
Gazer is still on wobbly legs! Can Redman finish him?
Redman throws a big uppercut that drops Gazer! More strikes from Redman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gazer lies dazed against the cage as Redman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Redman!
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