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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Waters Of Nazareth - Justice. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. 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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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn is looking to clinch.
Dobzinski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Washburn manages to circle out of the way.
Jab by Dobzinski.
It looks like Hoban Washburn has been cut.
A jab from Dobzinski misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turka Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dobzinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Dobzinski tries a knee to the head but Washburn blocks it.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
Washburn misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobzinski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washburn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dobzinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Dobzinski works on Washburn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dobzinski tries to land a knee to the head but Washburn blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobzinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Dobzinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washburn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Washburn.
A right hand to the body from Washburn.
Washburn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobzinski.
Washburn lands a shot to the body.
Washburn tries to work over Dobzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washburn cracks Dobzinski with a nice body shot.
Washburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washburn effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
Dobzinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn.
Washburn tries to stall but Dobzinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dobzinski scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Washburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washburn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobzinski.
Dobzinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washburn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Washburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobzinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobzinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washburn avoiding damage as Dobzinski throws knees to the body.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Dobzinski.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
Washburn stalls.
Dobzinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobzinski misses with a knee strike.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobzinski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dobzinski misses with a body punch.
Washburn blocks an uppercut.
Washburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Washburn.
Washburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Dobzinski.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Dobzinski is rocked!
Washburn lands a shot to the body.
Oh Dobzinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washburn avoiding damage.
Washburn throws a big uppercut that drops Dobzinski! More strikes from Washburn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dobzinski lies dazed against the cage as Washburn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoban Washburn!
A very excited looking Hoban Washburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Divinations by Mastodon. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Matsuo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuo swivels and escapes.
Sherk tries to land a leg kick but Matsuo saw it coming and moves away.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown but Matsuo shows good takedown defense.
Matsuo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsuo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sherk gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
Sherk is trying to keep Matsuo in close.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is controlling Matsuo's posture.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Matsuo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuo trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuo is proving a slippery customer.
Matsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsuo won't allow Sherk to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Sherk as Matsuo shoots in.
Sherk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsuo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sherk, which made it look bad.
Sherk wants to clinch
and Matsuo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sherk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sherk wants it to stay on the feet.
Dave Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Matsuo.
Matsuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuo shoots in for a double leg but Sherk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sherk thumps Matsuo with a low kick.
Sherk throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sherk.
Matsuo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sherk.
Sherk cracks the inside of Matsuo's front leg.
Matsuo misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands a jab-cross combination.
Sherk jabs at Matsuo's body.
Matsuo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sherk. That's going to slow Matsuo down.
Sherk throws a body punch but Matsuo moves out of range.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuo sprawls well. Matsuo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sherk misses with a low kick as Matsuo jumps back.
Matsuo shoots and misses
and Sherk counters with a nice body shot.
Sherk ducks under a wild hook from Matsuo.
Sherk tries to sprawl but Matsuo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherk is trying to control but Matsuo manages to pass to mount!
Sherk is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
Sherk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsuo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sherk 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.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Matsuo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sherk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuo circles away.
Sherk throws a right hand that Matsuo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuo also avoids with ease.
Sherk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sherk throws a series of strikes that have Matsuo backpedaling.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matsuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sherk tries to advance to mount but Matsuo denies him.
Jay Matsuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsuo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
Matsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuo's head.
Matsuo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk working Matsuo over with strikes.
Sherk trying to control the action but Matsuo is working from the bottom.
Matsuo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sherk.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Matsuo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sherk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matsuo is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsuo tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matsuo pushes Sherk off looking to stand but Sherk dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sherk. That did some damage!
Sherk throws a solid leg kick but Matsuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sherk.
Sherk tries to clinch there but Matsuo circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sherk.
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsuo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsuo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Matsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Sherk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuo wants to get back to his feet.
Sherk seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuo defends the submission attempt.
Matsuo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Matsuo is working away.
Matsuo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sherk pushes Matsuo up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuo manages to break the clinch.
Matsuo misses with a hook. Sherk ducked under it nicely.
Matsuo gets tackled into the cage by Sherk. Sherk maintains the clinch.
Sherk tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuo avoids the damage to the body.
Sherk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sherk manages to end up in side control.
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuo, who protects the arm well.
Matsuo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Sherk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown but Sherk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Sherk.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sherk as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sherk.
Sherk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sherk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuo keeps working.
Matsuo tries to buck Sherk off but Sherk is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk landing strikes.
Sherk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matsuo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sherk working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk tries for a kimura but Matsuo is defending well.
Matsuo manages to get back to half guard.
Matsuo manages to get to full guard.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Matsuo keeps moving.
Matsuo is looking for a triangle but Sherk pushes his legs off easily.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sherk pushes down on Matsuo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sherk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsuo wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sherk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
Sherk is keen to just control but Matsuo is a slippery customer.
Sherk throwing shots but Matsuo is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sherk is working for a kimura but Matsuo is defending it quite comfortably.
Sherk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sherk shoots in and drives through. Matsuo sprawls well.
Sherk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sherk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsuo drives through with a takedown into Sherk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Matsuo postures up.
Sherk looking for a guillotine here but Matsuo defends easily.
Matsuo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Matsuo with that takedown attempt.
Dave Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Matsuo.
Sherk fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Matsuo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sherk blocks the body kick.
Matsuo throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk looking to score a takedown here. Matsuo is defending well but Sherk drives through and ends up in Matsuo's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sherk trying to control but Matsuo is working from the bottom.
Sherk won't allow Matsuo to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Sherk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sherk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Sherk!
Dave Sherk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martine Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sanghyeok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martine Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Sanghyeok!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dincht digs a good body shot into Sanghyeok's ribs.
Sanghyeok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dincht.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dincht swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Dincht is avoiding it.
Dincht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dincht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dincht keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Martine Dincht has been cut.
Dincht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanghyeok's calf.
Dincht works Sanghyeok's body with a nice hook.
Lee Sanghyeok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Sanghyeok misses.
Sanghyeok clinches.
Sanghyeok misses with the head strike.
Sanghyeok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
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!
Sanghyeok misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dincht.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanghyeok misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dincht.
Dincht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dincht as the two fighters clinch.
Dincht digs a right hand underneath Sanghyeok's ribcage. Sanghyeok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dincht's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dincht misses its target.
Dincht misses with a head kick.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Dincht appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dincht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dincht thinks about countering with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dincht.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch but Dincht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Sanghyeok moves to clinch but Dincht breaks away
and Sanghyeok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
Dincht lands with a straight right. Sanghyeok didn't see that one coming.
Dincht thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanghyeok if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanghyeok doesn't manage to clinch there - Dincht circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanghyeok tries to clinch there but Dincht circles away.
Sanghyeok clinches with his opponent.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dincht's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht is having none of it.
Dincht throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanghyeok avoids it.
Sanghyeok's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanghyeok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanghyeok avoids the head kick by Dincht.
Dincht misses with a body shot.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch
and Dincht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanghyeok misses with a looping left.
Dincht just misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanghyeok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanghyeok lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanghyeok moves in looking to clinch but Dincht pushes him off.
Dincht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dincht tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanghyeok avoided it.
Dincht lands a head kick. Sanghyeok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanghyeok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanghyeok instigates a clinch.
Dincht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanghyeok backwards.
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht delivers a nice body kick.
Sanghyeok moves to clinch but Dincht breaks away
and Dincht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Dincht.
Sanghyeok blocks a head kick by Dincht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok lands the left hand.
Sanghyeok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dincht.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dincht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dincht manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Sanghyeok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanghyeok! But no joy.
Dincht misses with a wild body shot.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Dincht is avoiding it.
Dincht swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanghyeok.
Dincht keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martine Dincht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martine Dincht's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanghyeok misses the jab.
Sanghyeok clinches up against the cage.
Sanghyeok has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Sanghyeok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dincht.
Dincht's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dincht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dincht looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dincht throws a head kick but Sanghyeok moves out of range.
Sanghyeok moves out of range of the leg kick from Dincht.
A nice side step and Sanghyeok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dincht jabs Sanghyeok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dincht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht moves out of range.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht moves away
and Dincht counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanghyeok doesn't manage to clinch there - Dincht circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanghyeok rushes Dincht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanghyeok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
Sanghyeok throws a head punch that misses.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
Dincht lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanghyeok misses with the head strike.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
Dincht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht breaks the clinch.
Dincht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dincht is looking to wear down Sanghyeok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanghyeok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch up but Dincht keeps it at a distance.
Dincht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dincht lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dincht lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dincht. That snapped Sanghyeok's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanghyeok misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Dincht.
Dincht lands a really nice looking cross but Sanghyeok seems unphased.
Sanghyeok moves in looking to clinch but Dincht pushes him off.
Dincht half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch but Dincht is avoiding it.
Dincht throws a sloppy head kick and Sanghyeok moves out of range easily.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses.
Dincht tries to keep at a distance but Sanghyeok has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dincht manages to break the clinch.
Dincht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanghyeok can do to turn this around?
Dincht connects with a high kick.
Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok doesn't manage to clinch there - Dincht circles away.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Sanghyeok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dincht, pushing him back against the cage.
Dincht tries to work over Sanghyeok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Dincht.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
Dincht trying to stall but Sanghyeok improves his position.
Dincht manages to break the clinch.
Dincht has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up but Dincht circles away and keeps his distance.
Dincht was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dincht looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch but Dincht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch there but Dincht circles away.
Sanghyeok is looking to clinch.
A jab from Sanghyeok misses.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dincht manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dincht to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch but Dincht slips to the side
and Dincht counters with a left and a right that stings Sanghyeok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Sanghyeok.
Dincht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dincht misses with a kick to the body.
Dincht swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Sanghyeok misses.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht moves away
and Dincht counters with a big head kick but Sanghyeok shrugs it off.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dincht swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Sanghyeok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martine Dincht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martine Dincht's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanghyeok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dincht manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dincht tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanghyeok! But no joy.
Dincht drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch
and Dincht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dincht swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanghyeok.
A solid body kick from Dincht.
Sanghyeok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martine Dincht is winning the standup battle so far.
Dincht lands an overhand right.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
And Dincht counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanghyeok blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanghyeok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanghyeok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dincht.
Sanghyeok misses with a right hand
and Dincht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanghyeok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanghyeok closes the distance and clinches.
Sanghyeok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanghyeok has double underhooks.
Sanghyeok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanghyeok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Sanghyeok gets through Dincht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanghyeok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanghyeok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanghyeok misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanghyeok.
Dincht blocking some punches.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Sanghyeok is controlling him.
Sanghyeok throws a punch but it's blocked by Dincht.
Sanghyeok swings wildly with an uppercut but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martine Dincht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sanghyeok.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanghyeok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanghyeok has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Dincht's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht moves out of range.
Sanghyeok closes the distance but Dincht moves to the side
and Dincht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok moves in looking to clinch but Dincht pushes him off.
Dincht swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanghyeok.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Dincht fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanghyeok just manages to avoid it.
Sanghyeok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanghyeok scores with a nice right hand.
Sanghyeok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanghyeok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Dincht looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch
and Dincht counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanghyeok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dincht moves away.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch but Dincht is having none of it.
Sanghyeok tries to clinch there but Dincht circles away.
Sanghyeok wants to clinch.
Dincht wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanghyeok fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dincht.
Dincht scores with a head kick. Sanghyeok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanghyeok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dincht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee Sanghyeok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanghyeok wants to clinch up but Dincht keeps it at a distance.
Dincht appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Martine Dincht.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dincht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martine Dincht!
An out of breath Martine Dincht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Stanislaw Dziuk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
300 lbs
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290 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislaw Dziuk!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dziuk.
Tango lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dziuk will feel that in the morning.
Tango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dziuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Stanislaw Dziuk has been cut.
Tango gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tango tries to throw a body punch but Dziuk avoids it by throwing Tango back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tango.
Tango is stalling here.
Tango keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dziuk's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Tango.
Tango putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dziuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dziuk letting Tango take a breather here.
Dziuk avoiding damage as Tango throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango slowing the pace effectively.
Tango lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dziuk backwards.
Dziuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tango controlling the action here for a moment.
Dziuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tango wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dziuk looks winded!
Dziuk moves out of range of the body kick from Tango.
Tango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tango.
Tango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Stanislaw Dziuk's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tango with a hook.
Tango throws a head kick but Dziuk moves out of range.
Dziuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Tango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dziuk is defending well for now.
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!
Dziuk letting Tango take a breather here.
Tango misses with a body punch.
Tango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tango tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dziuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tango tries to stall but Dziuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tango.
The cut above Stanislaw Dziuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tango taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tango unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dziuk tries to circle away but Tango has him pinned against the cage.
Tango misses with some punches.
Dziuk blocks a body shot from Tango.
A hook to the body from Tango.
Tango just leaning against Dziuk, taking a breather.
Tango stalling the fight.
Dziuk working hard to break the clinch.
Tango stalling against the cage.
Tango taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tango trying to control the position but instead, Dziuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tango into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wango Tango.
Dziuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dziuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tango.
Wango Tango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dziuk. That did some damage!
Dziuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.
That kick from Tango tenderised Dziuk's leg. Dziuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wango Tango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Dziuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dziuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tango tries to clinch there but Dziuk circles away.
Tango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tango cracks Dziuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tango avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tango moves out of range of the body kick from Dziuk.
An attempted straight right counter from Tango misses the target.
Tango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tango.
Tango throws a hook but Dziuk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dziuk checks the leg kick.
Tango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wango Tango is winning the standup battle so far.
Tango works the jab nicely.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dziuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dziuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.
Tango moves out of range as Dziuk throws a body kick.
As Dziuk looks to move away, Tango throws a big counter combo bu Dziuk just gets out of the way.
Tango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tango lands with an overhand left.
Stanislaw Dziuk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dziuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tango.
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Dziuk blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dziuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tango taking a breather.
Tango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanislaw Dziuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music. Miklo Velka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Velka.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Velka is looking to chop away at Bourque's legs.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velka misses with a head kick.
Velka tries to clinch up.
Velka throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velka 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 Bourque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bourque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velka scores with a jab.
Bourque connects with the punch.
Velka lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velka throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Velka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Velka. Those never looked like landing.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourque.
Velka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Velka.
Velka stalling the fight.
Velka tries to stall but Bourque uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bourque struggles to land a body shot inside as Velka controls his hands.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Velka won't allow it.
Bourque is trying to force a seperation but Velka has the dominant position.
Bourque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Velka avoids it well.
Bourque defending well as Velka loads up on a big left hand.
Velka tries to land a front kick but Bourque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Velka avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bourque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Velka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velka moves to clinch but Bourque breaks away
and Bourque counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Bourque as he checks the leg kick.
Velka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velka misses with a left hand
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka is looking to chop away at Bourque's legs.
Velka clinches up with Bourque and pushes him back against the cage.
Velka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourque avoids the damage to the body.
Velka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourque's efforts to push away.
Bourque taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Velka lands a left hand.
Bourque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velka pushes Bourque up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourque blocks the elbow strike.
Bourque tries to circle away but Velka has him pinned against the cage.
Velka wants to stall.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka is stalling here.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velka tries a knee to the head but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velka prevents Bourque from breaking the clinch.
Velka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Bourque is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
Bourque misses with an uppercut.
Velka is looking for the big counter here.
Velka is looking to clinch but Bourque is avoiding it.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velka.
Velka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Bourque misses.
Velka throws a big shot that misses.
Velka throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velka tries a head kick but it misses.
Velka throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bourque checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bourque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourque lands with a nice body punch.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Velka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Bourque circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka misses with a head kick.
Velka throws a front kick that sends Bourque stumbling back into the cage.
Velka takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Bourque leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bourque blocks it with crossed arms.
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Bourque leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bourque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velka tries a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Velka manages to avoid it.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Velka slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Velka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands an overhand right.
Velka throws the kick towards the body but Bourque avoids it.
Velka is looking to land body kicks.
Velka scoring well with a low kick there.
Velka misses with a hook
and Bourque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velka darts in trying to clinch
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velka.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Velka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Velka lands but Bourque takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bourque 's head but he 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!
Velka clinches with his opponent.
Bourque dodges an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka'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.
Velka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bourque up against the cage.
Miklo Velka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Velka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourque backwards.
Velka is trying to maintain a safe position but Bourque gets an underhook and turns Velka into the cage.
Velka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miklo Velka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Velka rushes Bourque and presses him up against the cage.
Velka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velka leaning against his opponent.
Bourque is looking to break free of the clinch but Velka has double underhooks.
Velka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bourque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourque throws a body shot but no joy.
Velka wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Velka finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velka.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bourque is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velka.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velka misses with a right hand
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velka walks into a straight right hand from Bourque.
Bourque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Bourque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velka is rocked!
That has opened up Miklo Velka's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourque moves into the clinch.
Bourque manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Velka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bourque needs to keep his hands up - Velka had a free shot at his head there.
Velka has Bourque up against the cage in a clinch.
Velka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
Bourque is trying to break free.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Velka keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velka lands an elbow inside.
Velka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bourque is looking to control Velka's arms but Velka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bourque has his back to the cage.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourque avoids it.
Bourque tries to break the clinch but Velka is controlling the position.
Bourque breaks from the clinch.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick from Velka.
Bourque keeps the fight on the outside.
Miklo Velka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Velka slips a jab from Bourque.
Velka tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Velka moved out of range nicely.
Velka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velka throws a nice looking combination but Bourque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velka misses with a looping right.
Bourque throws a right hand that Velka ducks under and follows up with a left that Velka also avoids with ease.
Velka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well.
Velka throws a nice looking combination but Bourque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miklo Velka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Miklo Velka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
41 - 25 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Junior misses
and Kenzie counters with a straight right hand.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Kenzie slips the punch.
Kenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenzie.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Kenzie off balance momentarily.
Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Junior throws a low kick but Kenzie moves out of range easily.
Kenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Kenzie, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Kenzie against the cage but Kenzie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenzie gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Kenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior is working Kenzie over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenzie is trying to break the clinch but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Junior.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Kenzie.
Junior looking for a takedown.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Junior blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenzie scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenzie wants to stall.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior is leaning against Kenzie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior has hold of one of Kenzie's legs. Kenzie is fighting the takedown attempt but Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenzie keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie controlling Junior's posture.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior advances position into side control!
Junior in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Junior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Kenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Junior advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Junior thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Junior throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie wants to control but Junior is having none of it.
Junior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kenzie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Junior wants to control the pace but Kenzie is squirming around nicely.
Kenzie regains half guard.
Kenzie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenzie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenzie misses the target.
Junior swings for the body but Kenzie moves out of range.
Junior lands a jab to Kenzie's midsection.
Junior lands a head kick. Kenzie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Kenzie off balance momentarily.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Junior tries a low kick but Kenzie avoids it.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenzie throws out the jab.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenzie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looks to throw a body kick
and Kenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenzie misses with a looping right.
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenzie is trying to stall.
Kenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Junior tries a body shot but Kenzie blocks it.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Kenzie.
Jorge Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenzie prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Kenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenzie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior tries to stall but Kenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenzie.
Kenzie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenzie is pushing Junior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenzie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Kenzie misses with a punch to the body.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Kenzie improves position.
Kenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kenzie as he checks the leg kick.
Patrick Kenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Kenzie tries to clinch up.
Junior defending well as Kenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Junior wants to clinch up but Kenzie keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kenzie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenzie clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenzie misses with a looping left.
Junior connects with a leg kick. Kenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenzie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Kenzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Kenzie's head but Kenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie avoids the head kick by Junior.
Nice takedown defense from Kenzie. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Kenzie slips a jab from Junior.
Kenzie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but Kenzie moves out of range.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenzie!
Kenzie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenzie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior.
Junior lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Donk. Kenzie catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Kenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Kenzie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Junior back to the cage. Kenzie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenzie.
Kenzie looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Kenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
Kenzie throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenzie with a body shot.
Kenzie connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenzie looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Junior looks to throw the jab but Kenzie is out of range.
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenzie misses with the head strike.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Junior wants a takedown.
Junior is trying to drag Kenzie to the mat but Kenzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior trying to control the position but instead, Kenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Junior into the cage.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick Kenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lands an uppercut.
Junior wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Junior wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Junior is stalling here.
Kenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Junior is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kenzie working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Junior tries a body shot but Kenzie blocks it.
Kenzie lands a left hand.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Junior throws a front kick aimed at Kenzie's knee but Kenzie avoids it well.
Kenzie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenzie tries to clinch
and Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junior avoids the body shot from Kenzie.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenzie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Kenzie moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior tries a body shot but Kenzie blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Kenzie tries to tie him up.
Kenzie is trying to stall.
Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenzie backwards.
Junior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kenzie regains guard.
Junior trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenzie has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior!
Our winner, Jorge Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Butter Bean's chin.
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289 lbs
54 - 31 - 0 |
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45
272 lbs
45 - 44 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha slips a straight right by Bean.
Ghotha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bean tries to get to full guard but Ghotha has control of the leg.
Bean is refusing to be controlled, as Ghotha sits in half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghotha wants to work for an arm triangle but Bean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. Bean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ghotha throws an elbow that misses. Bean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghotha's guard. Nice move by Bean!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghotha has wrist control.
Bean wants to stand but Ghotha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ghotha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha has his foot on Bean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bean works his way back into a safe position though.
Bean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghotha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Bean's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bean is looking to stand up but Ghotha won't let him.
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghotha wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
Bean trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ghotha manages to pass to mount!
Ghotha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ghotha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ghotha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ghotha punching from mount but Bean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha misses with a head shot. Bean uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ghotha looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean working aggressively here.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Ghotha has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ghoul Ghotha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Bean connects with a jab.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghotha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha slips under a jab from Bean.
Ghotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean throws a combination that misses
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.
Ghotha trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Ghotha pushes down on Bean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean is staying active underneath Ghotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghotha trying to mount his opponent but Bean defends it.
Ghotha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Ghotha throws a strike but Bean avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha throws an elbow that misses. Bean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghotha's guard. Nice move by Bean!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghotha manages to get himself to full guard.
Bean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghotha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bean has managed to get both his arms back between Ghotha's legs - danger averted.
Ghotha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bean wants to stand but Ghotha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bean stands up and waves to Ghotha to follow him.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghotha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghotha with the counter takedown but Bean avoids it easily.
Ghotha slips under a jab.
Ghotha keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Ghotha's shoulder, as Ghotha tries to avoid the shot.
Bean clobbers Ghotha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghotha circles away.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean tries to clinch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ghotha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bean punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Bean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bean tries to clinch up
and Ghotha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bean!
Ghotha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bean some visible discomfort.
Ghotha throws an elbow but Bean slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha working the head with strikes.
Ghotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well.
Bean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Ghotha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bean trying to control but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha working Bean over with strikes.
Ghotha slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Ghotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghotha is working for a kimura here but Bean manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ghotha's guard.
Ghotha has a closed guard, preventing Bean from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bean wants to get up but he can't break Ghotha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ghotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bean tries to stand but Ghotha is controlling from the bottom.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Bean wants to stand and escape but instead Ghotha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghotha trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Bean is working hard here to advance position.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghotha postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghotha 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
A relieved looking Ghoul Ghotha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete has chosen Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros as his entrance music. Rafael Aguete will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete tries to clinch up but Raveneye circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Raveneye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aguete.
Raveneye just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguete doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aguete throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Odin Raveneye has been cut.
Aguete with a nice cross.
Aguete moves into range and clinches up with Raveneye.
Aguete is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raveneye is defending well for now.
Aguete struggles to land a body shot inside as Raveneye controls his hands.
Raveneye is trying to break free.
Aguete throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raveneye tries to break the clinch but Aguete is controlling the position.
Aguete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raveneye was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguete.
Raveneye tried to counter with a leg kick but Aguete avoided it.
Rafael Aguete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguete pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguete fakes the leg kick and cracks Raveneye in the body.
Aguete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raveneye was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguete.
Aguete misses with a body shot.
Raveneye misses with an uppercut.
Aguete moves in looking to clinch but Raveneye pushes him off.
We've been informed that Aguete has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aguete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raveneye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguete. Raveneye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raveneye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raveneye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aguete counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raveneye misses with a low kick.
Raveneye dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aguete. That did some damage!
Aguete falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raveneye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aguete tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raveneye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Raveneye avoids a kick to the body.
Raveneye is looking to counter punch.
Aguete misses with a kick to the body.
Aguete throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raveneye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aguete checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Aguete's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aguete pushes Raveneye away with a front kick.
Raveneye walks into a jab.
A jab from Aguete finds it's way through Raveneye's defenses.
Aguete looks to land a combination but Raveneye avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raveneye.
It looked like Raveneye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aguete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aguete throws a series of punches but Raveneye avoids them all with ease.
Aguete misses with a series of wild punches.
Raveneye blocks a head kick by Aguete.
Raveneye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Raveneye. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguete lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raveneye takes a step back to recover.
Raveneye misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Raveneye.
Nice uppercut lands for Raveneye. That snapped Aguete's head back.
Aguete throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Aguete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Raveneye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aguete tries to clinch but Raveneye moves away
and Raveneye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aguete thinking.
Aguete scores with a head kick. Raveneye tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aguete walks into a stiff left hand from Raveneye.
Aguete wants to clinch up but Raveneye keeps it at a distance.
Aguete moves in looking to clinch but Raveneye pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raveneye 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 Aguete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aguete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aguete 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.
Raveneye throws a monster overhand right that drops Aguete! Raveneye follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Raveneye!
Odin Raveneye retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Odin Raveneye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
Sobral connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III misses with a wild body shot.
Sobral moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobral's waist but Sobral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons III.
Sobral throws a looping overhand right but Simons III ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobral pinned against the cage. Sobral gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simons III slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Simons III drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobral sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simons III is defended easily by Sobral.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Sobral sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simons III misses with the combination.
Sobral feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Simons III does no damage.
Sobral tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Simons III is out of range.
Sobral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simons III looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Sobral sprawls well.
Simons III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobral's waist but Sobral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobral sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobral swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simons III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobral's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobral has Simons III pulled in close to control his posture.
Simons III trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Sobral pulls Simons III in close to prevent any damage.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is fighting to break Sobral's control of his arms but Sobral is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sobral looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobral, not yet.
Sobral controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.
Simons III pushing down on Sobral's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simons III controlling the action here.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobral throws a shot from downtown. Simons III moves away and avoids it.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simons III sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simons III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sobral throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Simons III tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobral defends well and Simons III ends up having to push Sobral into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III tries to land a front kick but Sobral steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simons III needs to keep his hands up - Sobral had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Sobral lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III looks to land a right hand but Sobral moved out of range.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sobral. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simons III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simons III closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sobral quickly recovers to half guard.
Simons III moves into full mount! Sobral won't be happy about that!
Sobral has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sobral regains half guard.
Simons III has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobral is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to control but Sobral wriggling away.
Sobral is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sobral holds on to Simons III around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Simons III avoids the attempt from Sobral to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
Simons III goes for an armbar but Sobral turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sobral.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is pushing down on Simons III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simons III is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold.
Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sobral trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons III is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Simons III will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simons III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simons III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobral.
Simons III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobral throws out the jab.
Sobral misses the jab.
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral cracks Simons III with a good jab.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobral as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simons III moves away.
Sobral gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Sobral is looking to cinch up a triangle. Simons III throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sobral's body to avoid the submission. Sobral has instead reached around Simons III's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sobral arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Sobral!
A very excited looking Julio Sobral made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Bourque acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonardo throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque misses the jab.
Rai Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
Donk. Leonardo catches Bourque right on the button with a cross.
Leonardo throws a nice head kick!
Bourque misses with a head kick.
Leonardo scores with a nice body kick.
Bourque connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo throws the kick towards the body but Bourque avoids it.
Leonardo moves out of range as Bourque strikes.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Leonardo throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bourque just manages to avoid it.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Leonardo ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well.
Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bourque's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bourque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bourque misses.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Leonardo moves away and avoids it.
Leonardo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque scores with a head kick. Leonardo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bourque momentarily.
Leonardo moves out of range as Bourque strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leonardo.
Leonardo clinches.
Bourque avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
Bourque wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bourque tries to break the clinch but Leonardo is controlling the position.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bourque throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo gets through Bourque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bourque misses with some punches.
Bourque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Bourque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Bourque.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Bourque moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Bourque.
Leonardo throws a counter high kick but Bourque was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Leonardo.
Leonardo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leonardo moves away from the strike by Bourque.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourque, as that shot connected.
Leonardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bourque throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
Leonardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourque throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Bourque.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourque works over Leonardo's head and body with a nice combination.
Bourque lands with a kick to the temple. Leonardo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 Rai Leonardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bourque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonardo.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Bourque throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourque drops Leonardo with a beautiful combination! Leonardo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bourque is looking for the KO!
Leonardo is rocked!
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Leonardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters with a big right hand! Oh Leonardo is in trouble here! Bourque follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque is the new super heavyweight champion!
Timothy Bourque thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rai Leonardo spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks guys for the support but it just wasn't my night. Will come back stronger!'.
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