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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahushi Signuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kasahushi Signuwa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pramuk closes the distance and pushes Signuwa back into the ropes.
Signuwa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Signuwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Pramuk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Signuwa's defenses.
Pramuk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pramuk lands a nice elbow.
Pramuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Signuwa manages to break the clinch.
Signuwa blocks a head kick by Pramuk.
Signuwa has Pramuk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pramuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Pramuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Signuwa wants to counter the offense by Pramuk and move into the clinch position.
Signuwa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pramuk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Signuwa's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signuwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pramuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Signuwa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buakaw Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Signuwa moves into the clinch successfully.
Pramuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pramuk takes a swing at Signuwa's ribcage but misses.
Pramuk clinches with his opponent.
Signuwa breaks from the clinch.
Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Pramuk lands a head kick!
Signuwa tries to bum rush Pramuk with a series of wild strikes but Pramuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pramuk tries to keep at a distance but Signuwa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pramuk trying to land knees to the body.
Signuwa manages to break the clinch.
Pramuk is looking to clinch.
Buakaw Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signuwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pramuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pramuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signuwa has managed to clinch.
Signuwa breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pramuk.
Pramuk tries to clinch but Signuwa is having none of it.
Signuwa moves into the clinch.
Pramuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Signuwa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pramuk is able to avoid easily.
Pramuk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Signuwa forces Pramuk back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Signuwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Signuwa throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Signuwa misses.
A head kick from Pramuk lands but Signuwa takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Pramuk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Signuwa wants to slow Pramuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Pramuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Signuwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Signuwa forces Pramuk back against the ropes and clinches.
Signuwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buakaw Pramuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Signuwa clinches.
Pramuk breaks the clinch.
Signuwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Signuwa throws a shot from downtown. Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pramuk tries to clinch but Signuwa is having none of it.
Signuwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pramuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pramuk lands with a slapping head kick.
Signuwa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signuwa clinches with his opponent.
Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pramuk breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Signuwa.
Pramuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Signuwa moves into the clinch.
Pramuk throws an elbow that misses.
Kasahushi Signuwa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pramuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Signuwa scores with a jab. Pramuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Signuwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pramuk avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signuwa throws a nice looking combination but Pramuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Signuwa blocks a head kick by Pramuk.
Pramuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Pramuk.
Signuwa clinches.
Pramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pramuk has closed the distance and engaged Signuwa in a clinch.
Signuwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Signuwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pramuk is just out of range.
Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Signuwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Signuwa throws a low kick, looking for Pramuk's leg but Pramuk calmly moves out of range.
Pramuk moves in looking to clinch but Signuwa pushes him off.
Signuwa wants to counter with a clinch but Pramuk pushes him away.
Signuwa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Signuwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasahushi Signuwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Signuwa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Signuwa avoids the head kick by Pramuk.
Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Signuwa moves out of range easily.
Signuwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Pramuk tries to clinch there but Signuwa circles away.
Signuwa throws a counter combo.
Pramuk is looking to clinch.
Signuwa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Signuwa is looking to chop away at Pramuk's legs.
Signuwa blocks a head kick by Pramuk.
Signuwa clinches up with Pramuk and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signuwa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Signuwa taking a breather.
Pramuk lands an elbow just above Signuwa 's eye.
Signuwa tries to stall but Pramuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Pramuk.
Pramuk breaks the clinch.
Pramuk tries to keep at a distance but Signuwa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Signuwa manages to break the clinch.
Signuwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pramuk lands a head kick!
Signuwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pramuk throws a counter high kick but Signuwa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buakaw Pramuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Signuwa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pramuk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Signuwa forces Pramuk back against the ropes and clinches.
Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Signuwa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Signuwa stalling in the clinch but Pramuk improves position.
Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Signuwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk wants to clinch up but Signuwa keeps it at a distance.
Signuwa tries to counter with a clinch but Pramuk shakes him off and moves away.
Pramuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Pramuk steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Signuwa to the mat! Signuwa looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Pramuk is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Pramuk jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Buakaw Pramuk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Banner tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Banner. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Le Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Le Banner circles away.
Le Banner tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Banner's head.
Le Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Banner delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Le Banner throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Le Banner throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Banner throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Le Banner lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Le Banner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Le Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Le Banner circles away.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Le Banner moved away.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but Le Banner moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a one two! Le Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson sets himself, and Le Banner steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Le Banner is avoiding it.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Le Banner keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has Le Banner pressed against the ropes, preventing Le Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Banner is trying to stall.
Le Banner misses with some punches.
Le Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Banner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Le Banner tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Chris Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Banner circles away.
Le Banner darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
Le Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Le Banner has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Le Banner is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Le Banner is controlling him.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Le Banner.
Le Banner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Le Banner can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Banner has Johnson pressed against the ropes, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Banner tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Le Banner blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Banner's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Le Banner fails to land.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has Le Banner pressed against the ropes, preventing Le Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Banner tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Banner as Johnson tries to tie him up.
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.
Le Banner is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Le Banner tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the ropes.
Le Banner is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Le Banner has double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Le Banner has the dominant position.
Le Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Banner's efforts to push away.
Le Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Le Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Le Banner avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Banner. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Le Banner.
Le Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Le Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Banner wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Le Banner.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Le Banner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Le Banner misses its intended target.
Le Banner slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Banner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Banner tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Banner misses.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Banner circles away.
Le Banner wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chris Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Le Banner is avoiding it.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Banner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Banner lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Banner.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Banner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Banner tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Le Banner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Le Banner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson swings for the body but Le Banner moves out of range.
Le Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Le Banner pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Royce Graice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Graice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Graice.
As Graice backs off Hoost throws a huge counter combo but Graice manages to avoid it all.
Hoost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graice throws a right and a left that Hoost avoids nicely.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Graice.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost avoiding damage.
Graice prevents a body shot from Hoost.
Graice wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Graice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graice can't break the clinch.
Graice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graice looking to stall.
Graice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graice throws a body kick that misses
and Hoost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoost digs a good body shot into Graice's ribs.
Hoost looks for the body kick but Graice saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Hoost.
Hoost swats away the attempt to clinch by Graice.
Hoost clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost tries to stall but Graice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoost is trying to break the clinch but Graice has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Royce Graice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graice closes the distance and pushes Hoost back into the ropes.
Graice throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoost tries to work over Graice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoost tries to break the clinch but Graice is controlling the position.
Graice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graice tries to stall but Hoost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hoost throws an elbow but misses.
Graice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoost has him pressed against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Hoost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoost.
Graice blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Hoost - just one landing.
Hoost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graice at a distance.
Graice tries to clinch up but Hoost circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoost rushes Graice and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hoost breaks the clinch.
Graice gets tackled into the ropes by Hoost. Hoost maintains the clinch.
Graice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoost.
Graice is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Hoost tries to circle away but Graice has him pinned against the ropes.
Graice is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost breaks the clinch.
Graice throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoost counters with a left and a right that stings Graice.
Hoost forces Graice back against the ropes and clinches.
Graice tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the ropes.
Hoost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hoost manages to break the clinch.
Graice moves in looking to clinch but Hoost pushes him off.
Hoost tries to counter with a clinch but Graice shakes him off and moves away.
Hoost misses with a two punch combination.
Hoost closes the distance and clinches.
Hoost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graice checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graice slips a jab and a cross from Hoost.
Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoost rushes Graice and presses him up against the ropes.
Graice wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Hoost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graice is trying to stall.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graice is trying to break the clinch but Hoost has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoost dodges an elbow strike from Graice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Hoost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoost closes the distance and pushes Graice back into the ropes.
Hoost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoost breaks from the clinch.
Graice tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hoost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graice sets himself, and Hoost steps forward looking for the clinch! Graice avoids it this time.
Hoost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoost tries to land a front kick but Graice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Hoost clinches up with Graice and pushes him back against the ropes.
Graice has Hoost pressed against the ropes, preventing Hoost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoost blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost is trying to force a seperation but Graice has the dominant position.
Graice'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.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hoost looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoost seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Graice prevents Hoost from breaking the clinch.
Hoost is trying to break the clinch but Graice has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoost'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.
Graice working hard to break the clinch.
Hoost wants to get back to striking at distance but Graice won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graice working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoost circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoost takes the fight into the clinch.
Graice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graice.
Hoost drives through and clinches with Graice against the ropes.
Graice missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Graice controls his hands.
Royce Graice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Hoost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoost keeps control of Graice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Hoost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoost 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hoost!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers misses with a body kick.
Dekkers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aerts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aerts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aerts avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAerts.
Aerts moves in looking to clinch but Dekkers pushes him off.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Dekkers avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dekkers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aerts in his tracks.
Aerts walks into a stiff left hand from Dekkers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aerts throws an off balance right hand
and Dekkers counters with a three punch combo that has Aerts backing up. Aerts nods at Dekkers to acknowledge the strikes.
Dekkers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aerts tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aerts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekkers tries to work over Aerts's front leg with a kick but Aerts checks it.
Aerts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dekkers's sensitive parts.
Aerts tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dekkers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aerts gets tackled into the ropes by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekkers won't allow it.
Aerts is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Aerts shrugs off.
Aerts is trying to maintain a safe position but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns Aerts into the ropes.
Aerts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aerts is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aerts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Aerts keeps him there for the moment.
Aerts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aerts tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Aerts misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Aerts.
A slow jab from Aerts misses its intended target.
Dekkers throws a push kick but Aerts slaps the foot to one side.
Aerts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dekkers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aerts tries to move into range but Dekkers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aerts blocks the body kick.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Aerts keeps him there for the moment.
Aerts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers wants to get back to striking at distance but Aerts won't allow it.
Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aerts can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dekkers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers is trying to push Aerts away but Aerts has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aerts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Aerts has the dominant position.
Dekkers is trying to break free.
Dekkers keeps control of Aerts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dekkers is looking to control Aerts's arms but Aerts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the ropes.
Dekkers wants to get back to striking at distance but Aerts won't allow it.
Dekkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aerts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Aerts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Aerts is controlling him.
Dekkers tries to stall but Aerts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekkers is looking to control Aerts's arms but Aerts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the ropes.
Dekkers prevents Aerts from breaking the clinch.
Dekkers has Aerts pressed against the ropes, preventing Aerts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Aerts is controlling the position.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Aerts keeps him there for the moment.
Dekkers stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dekkers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peter Aerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aerts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aerts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Aerts.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aerts.
Aerts is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Aerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Aerts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aerts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts throws a head kick that Dekkers semi-blocks.
Aerts blocks the body kick.
Dekkers gets a clinch.
Aerts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aerts is trying to stall.
Dekkers has Aerts pressed against the ropes, preventing Aerts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aerts is defending well for now.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aerts is defending well for now.
Aerts is looking to control Dekkers's arms but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aerts has his back to the ropes.
Dekkers keeps control of Aerts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aerts trying to control the position but instead, Dekkers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aerts into the ropes.
Aerts is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Dekkers prevents Aerts from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Aerts throws a series of punches but Dekkers moves out of range.
Peter Aerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon Dekkers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aerts scores with a leg kick.
Aerts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Peter Aerts.
Well Dekkers 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Mijain Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen One stop as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mijain Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez taking a breather.
Lopez trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Lopez can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez has Oliveira pressed against the ropes, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mijain Lopez.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliveira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mijain Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Oliveira tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopez is wise to it.
Lopez darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the ropes.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lopez taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Lopez tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the ropes.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mijain Lopez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Oliveira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mijain Lopez.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez clinches.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.
Thiago Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Mijain Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mijain Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mijain Lopez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Andre Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shynoi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shynoi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vargas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aoki lands a nice elbow.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aoki.
Aoki lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vargas avoids the damage to the body.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki scores a nice knee to the body.
Aoki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki crunches a lovely knee into Vargas's ribcage.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vargas's face.
It looks like Andre Vargas has been cut.
Aoki prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki has Vargas pushed against the ropes.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vargas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki lands an elbow that stopped Vargas in his tracks for a moment.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Shynoi Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoki creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Vargas off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Vargas is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Aoki is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Shynoi Aoki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Couture.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Couture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Couture breaks away and moves out of range.
Couture tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Couture manages to circle out of the way.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Couture breaks away and moves out of range.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva avoids the head kick by Couture.
As Couture tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Couture manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Couture.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couture wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Couture wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to wear down Couture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Couture throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture swinging wildly here.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Couture misses with a leg kick.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Couture tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Couture throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Randy Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couture tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva moves away from the strike by Couture.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couture looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Santos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos cracks Nelson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nelson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nelson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nelson could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Valeu galera queria agradecer ao meu treinador de boxe Luiz Dórea e mas uma coisa..Gustavo Santos gravem este nome é Brasil porra!!'.
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