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The Brazilian Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Tostao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Tostao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nove falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tostao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nove won't be happy with that.
Nove is trying to improve his position.
Tostao looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nove is avoiding damage well.
Tostao is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nove will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Tostao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nove is trying to improve his position.
Nove seems a little lost for a moment, as Tostao dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nove is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tostao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tostao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tostao slows the pace down.
The strikes coming from Tostao are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tostao scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Nove trying to remain calm as Tostao controls from the top position.
Tostao working away.
Tostao controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tostao as he jumps to the side.
Nove is looking to score with low kicks.
Nove tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tostao swivels and escapes.
Nove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tostao is fending him off so far but Nove persists. Nope, Tostao circles away and we're back to standing.
Tostao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nove defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nove looks to clinch
and Tostao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tostao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tostao won't allow Nove to sweep him here.
Nove is breathing heavily.
Tostao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tostao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Tostao.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nove shoots and misses
and Tostao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nove's guard.
Tostao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nove's guard.
Tostao controlling the pace.
Tostao trying to mount his opponent but Nove defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tostao trying to control the pace.
Nove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Tostao dominated that round.
That's time! Nove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tostao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tostao with the counter takedown but Nove avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nove moves to clinch but Tostao breaks away
and Tostao counters with a single leg into guard. Nove didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tostao 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.
Nove can't keep his opponent in guard - Tostao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tostao is controlling the pace.
Joao Tostao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tostao with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Nove won't allow Tostao to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tostao trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tostao.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tostao connects with a nice short shot to Nove's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tostao in particular looking to stall.
Tostao drops an elbow to the side of Nove's head.
Tostao slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tostao is fending him off so far but Nove persists. Nope, Tostao circles away and we're back to standing.
Tostao feints the counter takedown.
Tostao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nove.
Nove clinches up with Tostao and pushes him back against the cage.
Nove is pressed up against the cage. Tostao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nove down to the mat. Nove avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frank Nove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tostao defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nove closes the distance and clinches up with Tostao, looking for a takedown. Nove pushes Tostao against the cage but Tostao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tostao feints the counter takedown.
Nove misses with a head kick.
Tostao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tostao tries to avoid it but Nove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tostao to the ground. Tostao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tostao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nove swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tostao counters with a takedown into side control.
Tostao in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tostao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tostao scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Tostao lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Tostao 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tostao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nove shoots in and drives through. Tostao sprawls well.
Tostao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tostao counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nove!
Tostao takes a little break here. Nove wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tostao is putting a hurting on Nove here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tostao controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tostao scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tostao working the body and head with strikes.
Nove gets back to half guard.
Tostao trying to mount his opponent but Nove defends it.
Ground and pound from Tostao.
Tostao content to control rather than advance.
Tostao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nove defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tostao tries to pass to full mount but Nove defends it.
Nove is looking for a sweep. Tostao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tostao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nove throws a lazy body kick
and Tostao counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nove!
Nove is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tostao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nove takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nove is trying to escape the position but Tostao is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Nove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nove is trying to escape the position but Tostao is controlling the position.
Tostao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tostao taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Nove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Tostao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nove wants to clinch
and Tostao counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Tostao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tostao 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Tostao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Barros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Hannon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Will Hannon has been cut.
Barros takes a swing at Hannon's ribcage but misses.
Hannon instigates a clinch.
Hannon decides to pull guard.
Hannon pushes Barros off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barros throws a head kick that misses.
Hannon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hannon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hannon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hannon lands a really nice looking cross but Barros seems unphased.
Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barros throws the kick towards the body but Hannon avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannon closes the distance and clinches.
Barros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hannon blocks it with crossed arms.
Hannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hannon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barros can't fight it off and eventually Hannon manages to take the fight to the floor. Barros looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barros keeping moving, preventing Hannon from controlling successfully.
Hannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hannon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros is trying to keep Hannon in close.
Barros keeping moving, preventing Hannon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hannon controlling the action here.
Hannon is trying to control. Barros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barros is looking to control Hannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barros avoid being mounted?
Barros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hannon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hannon trying to pass the guard but Barros defending well.
Hannon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barros is trying to control but Hannon passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Barros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Hannon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannon moves away.
Hannon throws a leg kick but Barros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barros connects with a body shot.
Hannon feints and as Barros raises his hands in defense, Hannon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hannon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barros controls Hannon momentarily but Hannon frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hannon rolls with it to try and escape but Barros cranks on the arm and Hannon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Barros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Two Chainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Prescot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chainz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hxD1Cnmn5s. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Two Chainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Prescot!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chainz throws a combination. Prescot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like John Prescot has been cut.
Chainz throws a nice looking combination but Prescot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chainz tries to clinch up but Prescot circles away and keeps his distance.
Chainz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prescot back to the cage. Chainz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prescot checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prescot! But no joy.
Chainz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prescot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chainz somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Chainz. Those never looked like landing.
Prescot throws a looping overhand right but Chainz ducks down to avoid it.
Chainz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prescot circles away quickly and effectively.
Chainz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chainz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prescot's waist but Prescot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chainz off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Prescot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chainz shoots in but Prescot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Two Chainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prescot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chainz wants to clinch.
Prescot throws a leg kick which misses Chainz's front leg but catches the back leg as Chainz tries to avoid it.
Prescot looks winded!
Prescot misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Prescot checks a low kick from Chainz.
Prescot throws a jab but it's blocked by Chainz.
Prescot has Chainz up against the cage in a clinch.
Chainz is trying to force a seperation but Prescot has the dominant position.
Chainz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prescot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prescot keeps the fight on the outside.
Chainz misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prescot sprawls well initially but Chainz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chainz trying to control from half guard but Prescot is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prescot tries to get to full guard but Chainz has control of the leg.
Prescot is not content to let Chainz control the position.
Chainz prevents Prescot from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prescot is refusing to be controlled, as Chainz sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chainz tries a head kick but it misses.
Prescot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz throws a head kick but Prescot moves out of range.
Chainz clinches.
Prescot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prescot counters with a body kick.
Chainz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prescot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chainz wants to slow Prescot down by chopping away at his legs.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chainz.
Chainz tries to bum rush Prescot with a series of wild strikes but Prescot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prescot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chainz is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Prescot misses.
Prescot throws a nice looking combination but Chainz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chainz clobbers Prescot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Chainz.
Prescot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chainz finds it's way round the side to connect with Prescot's head.
Prescot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chainz looks to land a combination. Prescot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Prescot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prescot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prescot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chainz to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Prescot'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.
Chainz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prescot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chainz fails with a takedown attempt.
Prescot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chainz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prescot looks to throw the jab but Chainz is out of range.
Chainz throws a nice looking combination but Prescot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chainz throws a head kick but Prescot moves out of range.
Chainz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prescot misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chainz is looking to counter the offense by Prescot and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Chainz.
Chainz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up John Prescot's cut even more.
Prescot is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescot throws a leg kick that misses.
Chainz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prescot is rocked!
Chainz goes for a small jab and connects. Now Chainz goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Prescot stumbles back but Chainz runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Prescot to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Prescot will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Two Chainz!
Two Chainz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darcinel Litaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litaff comes to the cage accompanied by California . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darcinel Litaff!
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, Aaron Blood!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litaff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Litaff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blood's head.
Litaff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blood wants to control but Litaff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blood wants to get back to his feet.
Litaff is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood wants to control but Litaff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blood tries to roll over but Litaff keeps him under control.
Litaff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Litaff is one step ahead there.
Litaff throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litaff postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Litaff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Litaff tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Litaff striking from the bottom.
Blood wants to get back to his feet.
Litaff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Litaff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litaff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Litaff.
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood is looking to stand up but Litaff won't let him.
Blood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Litaff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blood trying to control but Litaff is working from the bottom.
Litaff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blood puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Litaff sees it coming and defends easily.
Litaff tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Litaff tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Blood!
Darcinel Litaff spoke after the fight, saying 'blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá blá....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madi Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Madi Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco fails to land with a series of punches.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Heikkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baco is able to avoid easily.
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baco throws a lazy right hand but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Baco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baco.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Baco counters by clinching up.
Baco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heikkinen avoids it.
Baco tries a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Baco.
Heikkinen stalls.
Baco misses with a knee strike.
Heikkinen avoids the elbow strike from Baco, against the cage.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baco lands an elbow inside that Heikkinen shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heikkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Baco gets an underhook and turns Heikkinen into the cage.
Heikkinen is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Baco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen wants to stall.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Heikkinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baco blocks it with crossed arms.
Baco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heikkinen's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heikkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Madi Baco has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen effectively controlling the action here.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Baco blocks with his arms.
Baco lands an uppercut.
Baco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen is looking to control Baco's arms but Baco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heikkinen has his back to the cage.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baco misses with a punch on the inside.
Baco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Baco.
Heikkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Baco. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baco.
A left lands for Heikkinen.
Baco clobbers Heikkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baco.
Heikkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen throws out a counter right but Baco avoids it with no problem.
Baco lunges at Heikkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heikkinen's hand.
Heikkinen throws the kick towards the body but Baco avoids it.
A head kick misses from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baco punishes Heikkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Baco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heikkinen. Heikkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baco throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baco misses with a two punch combination.
Baco lands the left hand.
Baco moves out of range as Heikkinen throws a body kick.
Baco loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
Baco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heikkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baco scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Baco blocks the low kick.
Baco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baco.
Baco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heikkinen.
Baco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heikkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Baco misses.
Baco looks to land a combination but Heikkinen avoids it well.
Heikkinen throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Baco blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baco avoids the head kick by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baco throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heikkinen. That's going to slow Baco down.
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 Madi Baco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madi Baco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baco cracks the inside of Heikkinen's front leg.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Baco.
Baco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Donk. Baco catches Heikkinen right on the button with a cross.
Heikkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baco throws a series of punches but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baco looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heikkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heikkinen moves away from the strike by Baco.
Baco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heikkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madi Baco is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baco.
Heikkinen connects with a high kick.
Heikkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baco misses with a few strikes there.
Baco blocks a low kick nicely.
Baco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but Baco avoids it.
Baco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Baco.
Heikkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Heikkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baco misses with the combination.
Heikkinen defending well as Baco loads up on a big left hand.
Heikkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baco blocks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a head kick.
Baco throws a nice looking combination but Heikkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Baco blocks the leg kick.
Heikkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baco throws a combination that misses
and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heikkinen.
Baco takes one to the side of the head.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Baco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heikkinen staying out of range there.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick which misses Baco's front leg but catches the back leg as Baco tries to avoid it.
Baco misses with a straight right.
Heikkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baco.
Baco backing away here, and Heikkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baco throws a low kick but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baco looks for the body kick but Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Baco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baco misses with a straight left.
Madi Baco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heikkinen. That did some damage!
Baco lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Heikkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Baco misses.
Heikkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baco misses with a double jab
and Heikkinen counters with a body kick that stops Baco in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baco looks to land a combination but Heikkinen avoids it well.
Baco misses with the combination.
Good work by Heikkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen lands a head kick. Baco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a double jab
and Baco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Baco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heikkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Baco does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baco slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Baco misses with a double jab.
Baco throws a front kick that sends Heikkinen stumbling back into the cage.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaino Heikkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Madi Baco'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. This is the final round!
Heikkinen looks to land a body kick but Baco moved away.
Baco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heikkinen wants to counter with a clinch but Baco pushes him away.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Baco misses with a wild body shot.
Baco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeikkinen.
A head kick from Heikkinen lands but Baco takes it in his stride.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baco.
Baco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heikkinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Baco blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baco.
Heikkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heikkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Baco blocks the body kick.
Baco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick as Baco jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baco lands with a hook. Heikkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baco.
Baco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heikkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Baco moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Baco misses its target.
A combination from Baco does no damage.
That kick from Heikkinen tenderised Baco's leg. Baco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heikkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baco checks a low kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Baco tries to land a leg kick but Heikkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen motions for Baco to come forward. Heikkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baco scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baco connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Heikkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baco doesn't seem phased though.
Baco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Baco moves out of range.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen moves out of range as Baco strikes.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Heikkinen misses.
Baco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heikkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heikkinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baco backs up against the cage.
Baco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heikkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a front kick.
Baco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baco missing with a left hand there. Heikkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heikkinen lands a head kick. Baco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baco scores with a leg kick.
Baco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heikkinen cracks the inside of Baco's front leg.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baco.
Baco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heikkinen.
Baco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heikkinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Baco misses the target.
Baco throws a lazy right hand but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Baco moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Heikkinen. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heikkinen - that will leave a mark!
Baco misses with a looping right.
Heikkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heikkinen is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heikkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heikkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baco fails to land with a series of punches.
Heikkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Baco's side.
Baco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baco looks to land a body kick but Heikkinen moved away.
Heikkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Heikkinen blocks a head kick by Baco.
Heikkinen with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heikkinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
A relieved looking Kaino Heikkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Morley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Morley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Glazer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glazer to the mat! Glazer manages to get full guard.
Glazer controlling the position.
Glazer is trying to keep Morley in close.
Morley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morley wants to control from the top but Glazer keeps moving.
Morley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Morley is really struggling to control Glazer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Morley is looking to work some ground and pound but Glazer has wrist control.
Morley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glazer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glazer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glazer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer lands a decent punch to the body there.
Glazer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morley shoots in looking for a takedown. Glazer tries to sprawl out of it but Morley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glazer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morley tries to keep at a distance but Glazer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glazer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glazer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glazer doesn't manage to clinch there - Morley circles away.
Glazer slips under a jab from Morley.
Chad Glazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glazer walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glazer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Morley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glazer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Glazer.
Morley slips under a jab.
Glazer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glazer with a nice cross.
Glazer looks to land a combination but Morley avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morley showed some decent athleticism there.
Morley trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glazer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glazer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Glazer is trying to get back to full guard.
Morley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Glazer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morley wants to pass the guard but Glazer is defending well.
Morley throwing shots but Glazer is blocking nicely.
Morley throwing shots but Glazer is blocking nicely.
Glazer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morley.
Glazer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morley.
Morley throwing shots but Glazer is blocking nicely.
Morley throwing shots but Glazer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glazer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glazer has hold of Morley's hands but Morley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Morley 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.
Morley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glazer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morley is in Glazer's guard.
Glazer controls Morley momentarily but Morley frees himself.
Glazer looking for a sweep. Not yet Glazer, not yet.
Morley throws a big elbow that misses.
Glazer wants to sweep but no luck.
Morley throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glazer is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glazer wants to control from the top but Morley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morley is looking to stand up but Glazer isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glazer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Glazer won't allow Morley to sweep him here.
Morley keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
Morley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glazer can do to turn this around?
Morley is trying to keep Glazer in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glazer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glazer catches Morley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Morley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glazer's guard.
Glazer is trying to keep Morley in close.
Adam Morley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glazer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morley pulls Glazer in close to prevent any damage.
Morley keeping full guard, as Glazer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Morley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glazer prevents Morley from getting back to his feet.
Morley controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Morley.
Morley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glazer at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Glazer slips under a jab from Morley.
Morley fails with the takedown.
Glazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morley manages to avoid it.
Morley attempts a counter takedown but Glazer avoids it well and moves away.
Morley drops his hands momentarily and Glazer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morley misses with a straight right.
Morley slips a jab and a cross from Glazer.
Morley looks to throw the jab but Glazer is out of range.
Morley avoids the body shot from Glazer.
Morley feinted with a counter takedown.
Morley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glazer swings for the body but Morley moves out of range.
Morley feinted with a counter takedown.
Morley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morley swings for the body but Glazer moves out of range.
Glazer lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Morley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glazer defends well and Morley ends up having to push Glazer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Glazer wants to counter with a clinch but Morley pushes him away.
Morley checks a leg kick nicely.
Morley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glazer.
Glazer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morley looking to score a takedown here. Glazer is defending well but Morley drives through and ends up in Glazer's guard.
Morley stopping the sweep attempt from Glazer.
Glazer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Glazer slips a nice elbow through Morley's hands, connecting with Morley's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morley is trying to get back to full guard.
Glazer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer trying to mount his opponent but Morley defends it.
Morley trying to control but Glazer postures up.
Morley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glazer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glazer drops an elbow to the side of Morley's head.
Glazer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glazer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Morley trying to hold on to Glazer's head to control him but Glazer postures up.
Glazer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Glazer trying to control the action but Morley is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morley moves away.
Glazer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morley just misses with a punch to the body.
Glazer misses with a two punch combination.
Morley misses with an uppercut.
Glazer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Morley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glazer won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glazer regains half guard, as Morley was trying to land strikes.
Glazer connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Glazer is trying to control but can't.
Glazer punching from the bottom.
Morley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glazer is looking to improve his position.
Glazer punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glazer wants to get back to full guard.
Morley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Morley avoids the attempt from Glazer to control.
Glazer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adam Morley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glazer is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glazer is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Morley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morley, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Morley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Valero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Absolut Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Edwin Valero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edwin Valero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Absolut Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vodka is defended easily by Valero.
Valero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vodka as he jumps to the side.
Valero fails with the takedown.
Vodka's coach down at MB Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vodka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vodka clinches with his opponent.
Vodka has Valero pushed against the cage.
Valero is trying to force a seperation but Vodka has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vodka walks away with a smile on his face. Valero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valero throws a sloppy head kick and Vodka moves out of range easily.
Vodka keeps the fight on the outside.
Valero clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero wants to get back to striking at distance but Vodka won't allow it.
Vodka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valero is defending well.
Valero tries to throw a body punch but Vodka avoids it by throwing Valero back against the cage.
Vodka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valero moves in looking to clinch but Vodka pushes him off.
Valero clinches.
Vodka successfully pulls guard.
Vodka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vodka moves into the clinch successfully.
Vodka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valero slaps away a takedown attempt from Vodka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vodka has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valero scores with a shot to the side of Vodka's head.
Valero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vodka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valero working hard to break the clinch.
Vodka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valero walks away with a smile on his face. Vodka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A good leg kick by Vodka.
Valero just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vodka is defended easily by Valero.
Vodka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valero stuffs the takedown attempt from Vodka. Vodka gets slowly back to his feet.
Valero tries to counter with a takedown but Vodka is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vodka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valero is looking to clinch but Vodka is avoiding it.
Valero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vodka but Vodka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valero shoots for a double leg takedown but Vodka sprawls well. He's pushed Valero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vodka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valero tries to clinch but Vodka moves out of range.
Vodka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vodka looks for a takedown but Valero sprawls well.
Vodka tries to keep at a distance but Valero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vodka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka tries to pull guard but Valero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vodka jumps guard but Valero stands there with Vodka around his waist. Vodka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valero striking off his back but it's not causing Vodka any problems.
Valero is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vodka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valero wants to get back to striking at distance but Vodka won't allow it.
Vodka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valero has a takedown stuffed.
Valero lands a nice hook to Vodka's body. Vodka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Edwin Valero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vodka leaves Valero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valero has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwin Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valero throws a sloppy head kick
and Vodka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vodka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vodka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valero counters with a series of strikes. Vodka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vodka sprawls well. Vodka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vodka counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vodka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vodka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valero tries to pull guard but Vodka won't allow it.
Vodka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vodka can do to turn this around?
Vodka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valero is defending well.
Valero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valero is trying to push Vodka away but Vodka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valero gets underhooks to prevent Vodka's takedown attempt.
Vodka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vodka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valero stuffs the takedown.
Vodka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valero moves in looking to clinch but Vodka pushes him off.
Valero throws a wild body kick that Vodka sees coming a mile off.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
Vodka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vodka tries to pull guard but Valero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vodka backwards.
Vodka pulls guard effortlessly.
Vodka keeping moving, preventing Valero from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Valero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Valero wants to stand but Vodka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vodka is proving hard to escape from.
Valero stopping the sweep attempt from Vodka.
Vodka is trying to hold Valero in close to prevent damage but Valero has managed to pass into half guard.
Valero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
Vodka is trying to control but can't.
Vodka is staying active underneath Valero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valero is pressing down on Vodka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vodka is holding on for now.
Vodka wants to control but Valero is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vodka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vodka wants it to stay on the feet.
Vodka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valero shoots in looking for a takedown but Vodka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vodka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vodka lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Valero dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vodka forces Valero back against the cage and clinches.
Vodka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Absolut Vodka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vodka closes the distance and clinches.
Valero tries to pull guard but Vodka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valero throws a head punch that misses.
Vodka missing with knees to the body.
Edwin Valero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vodka prevents Valero from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vodka missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero is pressed up against the cage. Vodka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valero down to the mat. Valero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vodka stuffs the takedown attempt from Valero. Valero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vodka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Vodka stuffs the takedown attempt from Valero. Valero gets slowly back to his feet.
As Valero backs off Vodka throws a huge counter combo but Valero manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vodka lands a head shot.
Vodka fails with the takedown.
Valero tries to clinch but Vodka is having none of it.
Vodka fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka connects with an inside leg kick.
Valero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vodka circles away.
Vodka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valero tries to clinch but Vodka is having none of it.
Valero has a takedown stuffed.
Vodka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vodka throws a nice head kick!
Vodka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vodka looks for a takedown but Valero sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka dives in for a single leg takedown but Valero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Vodka tries to get set, Valero tries to push him back and clinch up but Vodka manages to avoid the attempt.
Vodka forces Valero back against the cage and clinches.
Vodka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valero wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valero.
Valero tries to clinch up.
Vodka throws a counter combo.
Valero shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Valero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vodka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vodka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vodka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valero sprawls well. Valero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vodka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vodka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valero.
Valero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vodka - the referee stops the clock and Valero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vodka. Valero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vodka closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valero backwards.
Vodka manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vodka or perhaps it was just good defense by Valero, which made it look bad.
Valero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vodka defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Absolut Vodka really 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.
Vodka has managed to clinch.
Valero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vodka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valero pulls guard.
Edwin Valero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vodka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka wanted to stand there but Valero had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vodka is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valero being controlled here, momentarily.
Vodka postures up and lands a big shot to Valero's brow.
Vodka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vodka wants to control from the top but Valero keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vodka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valero is fending him off so far but Vodka persists. Nope, Valero circles away and we're back to standing.
Vodka fails to land the takedown.
Edwin Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Absolut Vodka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vodka closes the distance and clinches up with Valero, looking for a takedown. Vodka pushes Valero against the cage but Valero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valero misses with a head kick.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vodka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vodka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valero's waist but Valero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vodka off to one side.
Vodka goes for a double leg but Valero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valero continues to drive forward.
Valero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vodka has closed the distance and engaged Valero in a clinch.
Vodka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valero tries to pull guard but Vodka won't allow it.
Vodka breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vodka.
Vodka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valero, pushing him back against the cage.
Vodka swings wildly with an uppercut but Valero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vodka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero fails with a takedown attempt.
Vodka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vodka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vodka rushes Valero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka manages to break the clinch.
Vodka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valero circles away.
Vodka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valero pinned against the cage. Valero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vodka looks for a takedown but Valero sprawls well.
Vodka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valero's sensitive parts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vodka is trying to pull guard but Valero has him pressed against the cage.
Valero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Absolut Vodka dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Valero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vodka counters by moving into the clinch.
Valero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vodka is trying to pull guard but Valero has him pressed against the cage.
Valero wants a takedown.
Vodka is pushing Valero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vodka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vodka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vodka tries to clinch but Valero is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vodka was well out of range. Poor timing from Valero.
Vodka shoots in looking for a takedown but Valero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vodka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vodka sprawls and moves away.
Valero misses with a leg kick.
Vodka scoring well with a low kick there.
Vodka lands a head kick. Valero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vodka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwin Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Absolut Vodka.
Valero dives in and grabs Vodka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vodka pushes down on Valero's head and hops out.
Vodka has managed to clinch.
Valero wants to break free but Vodka has control.
Valero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vodka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vodka dives in and grabs Valero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valero pushes down on Vodka's head and hops out.
Valero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vodka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valero moves into the clinch.
Vodka jumps guard but Valero stands there with Vodka around his waist. Vodka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valero tries to score a body lock takedown but Vodka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valero is trying to push Vodka away but Vodka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vodka manages to break the clinch.
Vodka misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Valero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valero moves out of range of the body kick from Vodka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka moves into the clinch successfully.
Vodka stalling in the clinch.
Vodka stalling in the clinch.
Valero is working for takedown but Vodka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valero is looking to break free of the clinch but Vodka has double underhooks.
Vodka tries to land knees in the clinch but Valero avoids the damage to the body.
Vodka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vodka trying to control the position from guard on top but Valero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vodka stands up from Valero's guard - Vodka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vodka throws a series of punches but Valero avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valero is looking to clinch but Vodka is avoiding it.
Vodka rushes Valero and presses him up against the cage.
Vodka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valero after a bit of a struggle.
Vodka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valero tries to circle away but Vodka has him pinned against the cage.
Valero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valero tries to pull guard but Vodka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vodka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vodka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vodka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Absolut Vodka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vodka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Absolut Vodka!
Absolut Vodka is the new bantamweight champion!
Absolut Vodka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawson King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puck Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puck Heidegger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dawson King's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dawson King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Puck Heidegger!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heidegger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Dawson King has been cut.
Heidegger avoids the head kick by King.
Heidegger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Heidegger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heidegger's sensitive parts.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heideggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King scores with a kick to the body.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a wild body shot.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heidegger.
Heidegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Heidegger throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heidegger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Heidegger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heidegger scores with a jab to the head.
Heidegger takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tried to score with a low kick but Heidegger checks it.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Heidegger throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Heidegger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heidegger misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heidegger loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Heidegger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heidegger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heidegger lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Heidegger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger misses with a body shot
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heidegger thinking.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Heidegger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Heidegger scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heidegger cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heidegger finish him?
King is rocked!
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heidegger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King thumps Heidegger with a low kick.
No joy there for Heidegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heidegger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from King.
Heidegger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heidegger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King drops his hands momentarily and Heidegger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heidegger cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heidegger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
Heidegger catches King with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and King forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Puck Heidegger!
Puck Heidegger is the new heavyweight champion!
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