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UVT 319: Rendezvous PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius De Jesus Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinicius De Jesus Vieira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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139 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius De Jesus Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch up.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James moves in looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira pushes him off.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James is looking to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is avoiding it.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies!
James tries to clinch up.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James tries to clinch up.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to clinch up.
As James tries to get set, De Jesus Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is avoiding it.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As James tries to get set, De Jesus Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
James wants to clinch.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James tries to clinch there but De Jesus Vieira circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jesus Vieira circles away.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James is looking to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James is looking to clinch.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch there but De Jesus Vieira circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira pushes him off.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to clinch up.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James is looking to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James looks winded!
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
James is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira 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.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James tries to clinch there but De Jesus Vieira circles away.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As James tries to get set, De Jesus Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James is looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is avoiding it.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James is breathing heavily.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries to clinch up.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James wants to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira pushes him off.
De Jesus Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James is looking to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is avoiding it.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James wants to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
As James tries to get set, De Jesus Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
James tries to clinch up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James tries to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira is having none of it.
De Jesus Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to clinch but De Jesus Vieira moves out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
Saint James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
James wants to clinch up but De Jesus Vieira keeps it at a distance.
James is looking to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James wants to clinch.
James wants to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but De Jesus Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jesus Vieira is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jesus Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Jesus Vieira.
James working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from De Jesus Vieira.
De Jesus Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for De Jesus Vieira to work.
De Jesus Vieira stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinicius De Jesus Vieira.
De Jesus Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jesus Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jesus Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jesus Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
De Jesus Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James misses with a hook
and De Jesus Vieira counters by clinching up.
Come on De Jesus Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Jesus Vieira stalling in the clinch.
De Jesus Vieira leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Jesus Vieira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Jesus Vieira just leaning against James, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Jesus Vieira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius De Jesus Vieira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Vesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Vesci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kron Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira working over Vesci with some ground and pound. Vesci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vesci is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vieira working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesci wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira working Vesci over with strikes.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vieira lands a nice short elbow.
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vieira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through Vesci's hands, connecting with Vesci's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vesci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like Vieira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vieira controlling the action here.
More stalling from Vieira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vesci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vesci shoots for a double leg takedown but Vieira sprawls well. He's pushed Vesci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vesci to the mat! Vesci manages to get full guard.
Vieira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vieira landing with the ground and pound.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira with a nice head shot there.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vieira postures up and lands a big shot to Vesci's brow.
Vesci has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vesci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vesci has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Vieira landing with the ground and pound.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira shoots in and bounces Vesci off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesci can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vesci to the mat! Vesci manages to get full guard.
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira stands up over Vesci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vesci taking a bit of punishment here - Vieira scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira controlling from side mount.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vesci is rocked!
Vieira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vesci down.
Oh Vesci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira cracks Vesci with a big elbow.
Vieira scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vesci is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vieira can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Vieira!
Kron Vieira made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Valeu Gustavo (treinador de kickboxing) e ao Jamie pelos treinos de wrestling vocês são demais ,oss.. Kron Vieira gravem este nome!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
13 - 32 - 0 |
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208 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Hein!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Hein connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Harris tumbling to the canvas! Hein pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Harris was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Hein!
Robert Hein managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuseff Asik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zico Ali (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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205 lbs
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218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuseff Asik!
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, Zico Ali!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asik misses with a takedown attempt
and Asik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yuseff Asik has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Asik shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Ali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asik misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuseff Asik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Asik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Asik stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ali to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asik fails with the takedown
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali looks for a takedown but Asik sprawls well.
Asik instigates a clinch.
Asik throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Asik managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
Asik pulls Ali into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asik wriggles free and stands up.
Asik rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Asik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asik is breathing heavily.
Asik misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asik throws a body shot but no joy.
Asik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali throws a counter combo.
Asik tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Asik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asik switches off momentarily and Ali cracks him with a monster right hand! Asik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ali dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zico Ali!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aderbal Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustavus Adolphus's chin.
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218 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavus Adolphus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus closes the distance but Maia moves to the side
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries for a kimura but Adolphus is defending well.
Adolphus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adolphus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adolphus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Maia locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Adolphus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbal Maia!
During a confident post fight interview, Aderbal Maia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Cult Of Personality. Mario Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
223 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Channing Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Mackenzie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mackenzie defends it nicely.
Mackenzie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mackenzie's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mackenzie.
It looks like Mario Silva has been cut.
Mackenzie drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Mackenzie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mackenzie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mackenzie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Silva!
After winning the bout, Mario Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen Don't Cry For Me Argentina as his entrance music. Beasty Kanne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
38 - 29 - 1 |
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39
175 lbs
32 - 24 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
38 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kanne.
Kanne stalks O Neil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Neil's face. O Neil staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab lands there for O Neil.
Kanne moves into range and clinches up with O Neil.
Kanne 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.
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanne prevents O Neil from breaking the clinch.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanne controls his hands.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kanne.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Neil trying to control the position but instead, Kanne has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Neil into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kanne is keeping busy.
O Neil stalling in the clinch but Kanne improves position.
Kanne lands an uppercut.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
Kanne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanne lands with a right to the head.
Kanne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne breaks the clinch.
Kanne moves into range and clinches up with O Neil.
O Neil lands a right hand.
Kanne lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne manages to break the clinch.
Kanne doesn't manage to clinch there - O Neil circles away.
O Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
Kanne throws a body shot but no joy.
O Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanne manages to avoid it.
Kanne looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanne was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Kanne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from O Neil misses
and Kanne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as O Neil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Neil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Neil lands a jab.
Kanne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanne clinches up with O Neil and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanne won't allow it.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kanne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kanne tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Kanne back against the cage.
Kanne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil is looking to control Kanne's arms but Kanne gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Neil has his back to the cage.
Kanne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neil throws a jab when Kanne was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Neil throws a shot to the body.
O Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Kanne is out of range.
O Neil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanne counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kanne.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
O Neil connects with a body shot that sends Kanne's belly button to the back.
Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanne tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. Kanne does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Neil looks to land a combination. Kanne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and O Neil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil tries a body shot but Kanne blocks it.
Kanne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Neil's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Kanne as the two fighters clinch.
Kanne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kanne controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kanne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neil misses with a double jab.
Kanne tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanne connects with an inside leg kick.
O Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kanne can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from O Neil misses.
Kanne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanne lands a nice shot that snaps O Neil's head back.
O Neil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Kanne misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanne slips under a jab.
O Neil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kanne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Neil checks it well.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Kanne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanne forces O Neil back against the cage and clinches.
Kanne manages to break the clinch.
Kanne tries to clinch but O Neil is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanne.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
Kanne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by O Neil.
Good work by O Neil as he checks the leg kick.
Kanne slips a jab from O Neil.
Kanne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanne is able to avoid easily.
Kanne doesn't manage to clinch there - O Neil circles away.
Kanne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Neil lands a body shot.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kanne.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
Kanne thows a leg kick but O Neil checks it
and O Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne throws the left hand but O Neil avoids the punch easily.
Kanne slips under a jab from O Neil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a looping left.
Kanne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanne momentarily.
O Neil misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kanne misses with a double jab.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanne moves away.
O Neil looks to land a combination but Kanne avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanne.
O Neil slips a straight right by Kanne.
O Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Kanne misses
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil throws a series of punches but Kanne moves out of range.
O Neil checks a low kick from Kanne.
O Neil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. O Neil catches Kanne right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanne falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Neil counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kanne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
Kanne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Neil lands with a straight right. Kanne didn't see that one coming.
O Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanne off the cage and back into range.
Kanne blocks a head kick by O Neil.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanne.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanne can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Neil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Neil lands an overhand right.
Kanne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne lands a right hook to the body.
O Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanne.
O Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Neil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kanne lands a lovely overhand right.
O Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Kanne's head but Kanne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanne misses with a low kick.
Kanne stuns O Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Kanne.
O Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanne is looking to clinch.
O Neil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil throws a right hand that Kanne ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanne also avoids with ease.
O Neil misses with a straight right.
Kanne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mickey O Neil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil jabs Kanne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Neil avoids the head kick by Kanne.
A big left from O Neil misses.
O Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kanne lands a nice looking body shot.
O Neil swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanne.
Kanne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from O Neil.
Kanne tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from O Neil misses its intended target.
O Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil swings for the body but Kanne moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kanne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Neil, as that shot connected.
O Neil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanne circles away quickly and effectively.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
Kanne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Kanne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kanne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Kanne.
Kanne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanne looks to land a combination. O Neil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kanne rushes O Neil and presses him up against the cage.
Kanne has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Neil looking to stall.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne stalls.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kanne - that landed with a thud.
Kanne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kanne controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanne can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
Kanne keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beasty Kanne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Neil, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O Neil!
A very excited looking Mickey O Neil 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 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. This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rafael Aguete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguete throws a series of punches but Raveneye moves out of range.
Raveneye blocks a head kick by Aguete.
Raveneye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Raveneye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguete lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Aguete checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aguete unleashes a big counter combination but Raveneye bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raveneye throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Aguete.
Aguete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguete with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aguete.
Raveneye checks a low kick from Aguete.
Raveneye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Aguete. Those never looked like landing.
Raveneye feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aguete scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raveneye avoids the body shot from Aguete.
An attempted straight right counter from Raveneye misses the target.
Aguete throws a body punch but Raveneye moves out of range.
Raveneye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguete.
A left lands for Aguete.
Aguete is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raveneye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguete.
Aguete misses the jab.
Aguete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Aguete misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye lands a nice shot to the body.
Aguete throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raveneye catches Aguete with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raveneye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aguete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Aguete.
That kick from Aguete tenderised Raveneye's leg. Raveneye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aguete misses with a few strikes there.
Raveneye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aguete tries to bum rush Raveneye with a series of wild strikes but Raveneye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raveneye keeps the fight on the outside.
Aguete looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguete pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raveneye feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aguete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raveneye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aguete is looking to clinch but Raveneye is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Aguete.
Raveneye throws a body shot but no joy.
Aguete throws a big shot that misses.
Aguete misses with a head kick.
Aguete misses with a body shot.
Aguete looks to land a combination but Raveneye avoids it well.
Raveneye missing with a left hand there. Aguete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguete tries to clinch but Raveneye moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguete misses with a looping left.
Aguete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Aguete. Those never looked like landing.
Aguete checks a leg kick nicely.
Aguete thuds a left hand into Raveneye's body.
Raveneye slips a jab and a cross from Aguete.
Raveneye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raveneye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aguete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raveneye.
Aguete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raveneye.
Raveneye is looking to wear down Aguete with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aguete. That's going to slow Raveneye down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Aguete dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Aguete.
Aguete fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raveneye.
Aguete has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raveneye throws a looping overhand right but Aguete ducks down to avoid it.
Raveneye misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Aguete to counter with a crisp jab.
Aguete misses the shot to the body.
Aguete throws a sloppy head kick
and Raveneye counters with a huge left! Aguete is in big trouble! He's backing up but Raveneye isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aguete from any more damage. A dominating finish by Raveneye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Raveneye!
Odin Raveneye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rafael Aguete spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to tell Odin. If you still running that way in the ring, could probably run the new york marathon without any problem. It would be great, that one day, you tried to fight for truth and stop running.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Now I Lay Thee Down. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: what's new pussycat. Tom Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsson clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to drag Larsson to the mat but Larsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Larsson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larsson down to the mat. Larsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
As Jones backs away, Larsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones trying to stall but Larsson improves his position.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Larsson wants to stall.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones jumps guard.
Larsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Larsson has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying his best to control but Larsson has mounted him.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Larsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Larsson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larsson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larsson.
Jones looks winded!
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Larsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Larsson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Larsson is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Larsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henrik Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Larsson.
Larsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larsson misses with a two punch combination.
Larsson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Larsson lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Larsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a body kick.
Larsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones staying out of range there.
Larsson jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Larsson sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Larsson avoids it this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Larsson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larsson down to the mat. Larsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Henrik Larsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Larsson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larsson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larsson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Larsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson stalling against the cage.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones blocking some punches.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Larsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Larsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Larsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsson lands a head kick!
Larsson misses with a hook.
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Larsson lands a body shot.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
Larsson has Jones pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Larsson tries to tie him up.
A short right from Larsson.
Larsson effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Jones is rocked!
Larsson has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsson finish him?
Jones trying to stall but Larsson improves his position.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larsson dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Larsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Larsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Larsson!
After the big win, Henrik Larsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso's entrance music is WAR-Low Rider. A fine choice. 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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212 lbs
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210 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aloysius Martin Thesz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thesz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gattuso counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Aloysius Martin Thesz has been cut.
Gattuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thesz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gattuso defends it well.
Thesz misses with a head kick.
Thesz clinches up with Gattuso and pushes him back against the cage.
Gattuso working aggressively here.
Gattuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thesz's elbow.
Thesz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gattuso backwards.
Gattuso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gattuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso is trying to push Thesz away but Thesz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gattuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thesz's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Thesz.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thesz misses with a leg kick
and Gattuso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thesz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
And Thesz tries to counter it with a takedown but Gattuso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thesz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thesz looks to land a left hand but Gattuso moved out of range nicely.
Gattuso is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gattuso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Javier Gattuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gattuso checks a leg kick.
Gattuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thesz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thesz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thesz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gattuso is looking to counter punch.
Thesz misses the shot to the body.
Thesz thows a body kick. Gattuso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gattuso misses with an uppercut.
Gattuso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gattuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Thesz feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Gattuso.
The crowd cheers as Gattuso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thesz doesn't seem phased though.
Thesz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gattuso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thesz somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gattuso blocks the leg kick.
Gattuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Thesz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thesz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gattuso.
Thesz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gattuso moves away.
Thesz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Gattuso tries to score with a low kick but Thesz moves his leg out of the way.
Thesz feints the counter takedown.
Thesz throws out a leg kick but Gattuso moves out of range and Thesz only half commits.
Thesz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thesz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gattuso dips to his left and cracks Thesz with an uppercut!
Thesz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso avoids it really well and circles away.
Javier Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Thesz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gattuso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso misses the jab.
Thesz takes a swing at Gattuso's ribcage but misses.
Gattuso cracks Thesz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thesz falls backwards against the cage. Gattuso follows up with more strikes that drop Thesz to his knees. Gattuso keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thesz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!
Javier Gattuso retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Gattuso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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