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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kevin Rudolf - In the City. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Cult Of Personality. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Harris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Harris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Harris tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva looks winded!
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Harris is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Mario Silva has been cut.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Harris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva is rocked!
That has opened up Mario Silva's cut even more.
Harris working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Harris finish him?
Harris cracks Silva with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Harris!
Frank Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mario Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Get Back To Train Harder And Improve To Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Noris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Trip- Iverson. Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Noris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton missing with a left hand there. Noris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patton throws a series of strikes that have Noris backpedaling.
It looks like Lee Noris has been cut.
Noris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patton lands with an overhand left.
Patton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee Noris's cut is getting worse.
Patton throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton cracks Noris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patton stalks Noris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noris's face. Noris staggers backwards, shaken.
Patton throws a hook but Noris blocks it.
Noris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Noris ducks down to avoid it.
George Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton misses with a hook.
Noris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Patton.
Lee Noris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Patton scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Patton.
Jeez, Lee Noris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Noris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noris blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a hook. Noris ducked under it nicely.
Patton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noris slips a jab and a cross from Patton.
Noris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noris tries to counter with a takedown but Patton is quick to defend against it.
Patton looks to land a left hand but Noris moved out of range nicely.
Noris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Patton.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Noris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Patton!
The defeated Lee Noris had this to say: 'Neva been A fuq Nucca, must of been in the higher powers vision the other won tonight!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Barraga Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Barraga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Bean as he checks the leg kick.
Barraga Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barraga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barraga Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barraga Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean scores with the left hand. Barraga Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barraga Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean tests Barraga Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Bean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraga Jr swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Barraga Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barraga Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barraga Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean tries to bench press Barraga Jr off him but Barraga Jr keeps the position.
Barraga Jr staying calm.
Barraga Jr in side control, throwing shots but Bean defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean is not content to let Barraga Jr control the position.
Bean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr slips under a jab from Bean.
Barraga Jr misses with the combination.
Bean misses the jab.
Barraga Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Barraga Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bean might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barraga Jr throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Barraga Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a right hand that Barraga Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Barraga Jr also avoids with ease.
Barraga Jr missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean cracks Barraga Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bean looks to land a combination but Barraga Jr avoids it well.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Barraga Jr.
A punch combination from Barraga Jr misses.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barraga Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Barraga Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barraga Jr misses with a head kick.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Barraga Jr throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Barraga Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barraga Jr avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barraga Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr swinging wildly here.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean throws a jab when Barraga Jr was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that BJ Barraga Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barraga Jr.
Bean staying out of range there.
Barraga Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bean misses.
Barraga Jr misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barraga Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bean's hands.
A low kick from Barraga Jr is predictable there
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barraga Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barraga Jr trying to control the position but Bean is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraga Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barraga Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Bean's head but Bean avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Barraga Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barraga Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barraga Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bean.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barraga Jr.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Butter Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraga Jr is just out of range.
Barraga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Bean throws a sloppy body shot
and Barraga Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barraga Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bean is controlling Barraga Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barraga Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barraga Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BJ Barraga Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barraga Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barraga Jr stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barraga Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barraga Jr takes one on the button.
Barraga Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
Barraga Jr swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean moves out of range as Barraga Jr strikes.
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Barraga Jr in a clinch.
Barraga Jr breaks the clinch.
BJ Barraga Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraga Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Barraga Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Bean.
Barraga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Barraga Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Barraga Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bean jabs Barraga Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Barraga Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barraga Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Bean tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barraga Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barraga Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is pulling down on Barraga Jr's head to control his posture.
Barraga Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraga Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Barraga Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barraga Jr postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Barraga Jr.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean scores with a hook.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Barraga Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean cracks Barraga Jr with a good jab.
Bean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barraga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Barraga Jr throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr throws a leg kick but Bean checks it.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barraga Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barraga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Bean does no damage.
Barraga Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bean avoids it well and moves away.
Bean wants to clinch.
Barraga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Barraga Jr misses its intended target.
Barraga Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barraga Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Barraga Jr.
Bean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barraga Jr misses with a straight left.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left and a right from Bean both land. Nice combination.
Bean tries to clinch but Barraga Jr moves out of range.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Barraga Jr.
A combination from Barraga Jr does no damage.
Barraga Jr staying out of range there.
Bean cracks Barraga Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barraga Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.
Butter Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean tries to clinch but Barraga Jr moves out of range.
Barraga Jr walks into a jab.
Barraga Jr misses with a wild combination.
Barraga Jr misses with a straight left.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Barraga Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barraga Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barraga Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barraga Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Butter Bean.
I think Barraga Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... BJ Barraga Jr!
Post fight, BJ Barraga Jr stared into the camera and said 'Valeu Gustavo Santos você é incrível, devo tudo a você, oss.. "BJ Barraga" gravem este nome. Fat Boy i want chance for title please!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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253 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
55 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro wants to land a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Minotauro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Bourque lands a high kick!
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Minotauro moves out of range as Bourque strikes.
Bourque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque throws a body punch but Minotauro moves out of range.
Minotauro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a kick to the body.
Bourque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minotauro manages to avoid it.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Minotauro manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bourque.
Minotauro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque misses with an uppercut. Minotauro saw that one coming.
Minotauro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bourque throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Nice body kick there by Minotauro.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Minotauro misses the jab.
Bourque throws a counter high kick but Minotauro was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Minotauro's ribs.
Minotauro scores with a shot to the body.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque lets loose with a powerful body kick. Minotauro will feel that in the morning.
Minotauro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minotauro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bourque's head.
Bourque is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque misses with the combination.
Minotauro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
Minotauro wants to counter with a clinch but Bourque pushes him away.
Minotauro wants to clinch up but Bourque keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bourque was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bourque there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Bourque.
Minotauro throws a sloppy head kick
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Minotauro manages to avoid it.
Minotauro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Minotauro drops his hands momentarily and Bourque takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a one two combo.
Minotauro throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bourque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minotauro. Minotauro obviously looking to wear him down.
Bourque lands a jab to the head.
Minotauro connects with an inside leg kick.
Bourque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Minotauro.
It looked like Bourque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bourque tests Minotauro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Timothy Bourque will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minotauro looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
Minotauro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minotauro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timothy Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Minotauro's shoulder, as Minotauro tries to avoid the shot.
Minotauro thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Bourque.
Bourque lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Bourque takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Minotauro is rocked!
Timothy Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Minotauro.
Minotauro misses the shot to the body.
Minotauro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Minotauro misses.
Bourque connects with a looping right hand.
Minotauro swings widly with a right hand
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bourque blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Minotauro backing up. Minotauro nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
Bourque slips a straight right by Minotauro.
Minotauro gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bourque gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Olhoffer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luther Heggs's chin.
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277 lbs
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280 lbs
37 - 21 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Luther Heggs has been cut.
Olhoffer throws a good cross that connects.
Olhoffer connects with a body shot that sends Heggs's belly button to the back.
Olhoffer lands a really nice looking cross but Heggs seems unphased.
Heggs has closed the distance and engaged Olhoffer in a clinch.
Heggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olhoffer tries to break the clinch but Heggs is controlling the position.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olhoffer gets tackled into the cage by Heggs. Heggs maintains the clinch.
Heggs misses with a body punch.
Heggs has Olhoffer pressed against the cage, preventing Olhoffer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olhoffer is trying to break the clinch but Heggs is controlling him.
Olhoffer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olhoffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heggs is working Olhoffer over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Heggs.
Heggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Olhoffer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heggs throws a counter combo.
Olhoffer throws a hook but Heggs blocks it.
Heggs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heggs throws a lazy head kick
and Olhoffer counters with a left to the body.
Olhoffer misses with a hook
and Olhoffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olhoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs moves into range and clinches up with Olhoffer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Olhoffer blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Olhoffer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olhoffer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Olhoffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olhoffer counters with a straight right hand.
Heggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heggs darts in trying to clinch
and Heggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs walks into a straight right hand from Olhoffer.
Heggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olhoffer.
Olhoffer misses with a left hand
and Heggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Olhoffer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heggs has closed the distance and engaged Olhoffer in a clinch.
Heggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olhoffer back to the cage. Heggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olhoffer lands with an uppercut that bounces Heggs off the cage and back into range.
Olhoffer throws a series of punches but Heggs avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer throws a hook to the side of Heggs's head but Heggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olhoffer blocks a jab.
Heggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olhoffer throwing a counter right hand but Heggs manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olhoffer drops Heggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Heggs looks back up at him and smiles so Olhoffer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Heggs is rocked!
Olhoffer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Olhoffer counters with a big left hand that crumples Heggs! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Olhoffer!
A victorious Ray Olhoffer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 46 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Ghotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghotha moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kharitonov throws the left hand but Ghotha avoids the punch easily.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Ghotha pushes him off.
Ghotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kharitonov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov pushes Ghotha up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ghotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharitonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Ghotha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kharitonov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ghotha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kharitonov is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ghotha seems to be working for a kimura but Kharitonov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. Kharitonov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kharitonov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kharitonov controlling Ghotha's posture.
Ghotha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharitonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghotha works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Ghotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharitonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghotha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kharitonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Kharitonov clinches.
Ghotha has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kharitonov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghotha is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kharitonov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ghotha throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kharitonov could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ghoul Ghotha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov throws a jab when Ghotha was well out of range.
Kharitonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghotha's head.
A shot to the liver by Kharitonov. Beautiful body shot.
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but Ghotha ducks down to avoid it.
Ghotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Ghotha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kharitonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha tries to score with some ground and pound. Kharitonov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kharitonov isn't going anywhere.
Ghotha 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.
Kharitonov sneaks back into half guard.
Ghotha is thwarting Kharitonov's attempts to control the position.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Kharitonov wants to get back to full guard.
Ghotha is nestled in close to Kharitonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha trying to control from half guard but Kharitonov is working away.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharitonov's head.
Ghotha controlling the action here.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ghotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kharitonov wants to control but Ghotha is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha drops an elbow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghotha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but Kharitonov defending well.
Ghotha throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kharitonov to regain full guard.
Ghotha looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kharitonov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghotha is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Kharitonov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ghotha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghotha or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharitonov, which made it look bad.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharitonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kharitonov misses with a few strikes there.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghotha dodges the punch combination from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Ghotha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharitonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghotha.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Ghotha with a series of wild strikes but Ghotha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Kharitonov misses
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharitonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghotha is one step ahead there.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
Boris Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghoul Ghotha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghotha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghotha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kharitonov has managed to clinch.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Kharitonov lands a shoulder strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharitonov lands an uppercut.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kharitonov.
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghotha takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi throws a shot from downtown. Dority moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dority misses the target.
Mizrahi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doritys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mizrahi 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.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi throws a looping overhand right but Dority ducks down to avoid it.
Dority dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi has closed the distance and engaged Dority in a clinch.
Dority tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dority misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Dority.
Dority leaning against his opponent.
Dority seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dority blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi stalling.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Dority gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Dority scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mizrahi - that landed with a thud.
Dority is leaning against Mizrahi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Dority avoids the damage to the body.
Dority throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dority scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dority scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dan Dority has been cut.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Dority throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Dority misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dority blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
Dority trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mizrahi.
Still in the clinch, Mizrahi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dority lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dority makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dority lands a left hand.
Dority pushes Mizrahi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dority manages to break the clinch.
Dority scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mizrahi in his tracks.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority throws out a loose jab but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi missing with a left hand there. Dority was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dority rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mizrahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dority bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi throws a hook but Dority blocks it.
Mizrahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dority bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mizrahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mizrahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dority walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dority takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dority has closed the distance and engaged Mizrahi in a clinch.
Mizrahi takes a shot to the head.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Dority scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mizrahi.
Dority looking to stall.
Dority scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dority lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donnie Mizrahi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mizrahi jabs Dority to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dority lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dority moves in looking to clinch but Mizrahi pushes him off.
Dority steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mizrahi.
A swing and a miss from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dority cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dority rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mizrahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dority jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Mizrahi catches Dority right on the button with a cross.
Dority throws a series of punches but Mizrahi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority throws a hook but Mizrahi avoids it easily.
Dority tries to keep at a distance but Mizrahi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dority trying to control the position but instead, Mizrahi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dority into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.
Mizrahi keeps control of Dority as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dority breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut.
Mizrahi lands a head kick!
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizrahi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dority stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Dority.
Mizrahi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
Dority tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dority effectively controlling the action here.
Dority's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that misses.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
A short right from Dority.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dority stalling the fight.
Dority lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Dan Dority has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dority lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Dority.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizrahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi scores with a nice strike.
Dority slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Dority throwing a counter right hand but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi throws a good cross that connects.
Mizrahi misses with a looping left.
Mizrahi lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Mizrahi - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Dority.
Dority clinches.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Dority scores with a shoulder strike.
Dority is trying to push Mizrahi away but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dority avoiding damage.
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Dority won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority working aggressively here.
Dority stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dority stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
Dority working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizrahi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dority misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dority on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Mizrahi to work.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dority misses the shot to the body.
Dan Dority is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dority darts in and clinches Mizrahi up against the cage.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Dority lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Mizrahi.
Dority misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Dority is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizrahi has Dority pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dority holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mizrahi is looking to control Dority's arms but Dority gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mizrahi has his back to the cage.
Dority letting Mizrahi take a breather here.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Mizrahi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donnie Mizrahi.
Dority lunges at Mizrahi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mizrahi's hand.
Mizrahi throws a right hand that misses
and Dority counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Dority tries to clinch there but Mizrahi circles away.
Dority clobbers Mizrahi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dority is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mizrahi throws a right and a left that Dority avoids nicely.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
Dority walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mizrahi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi wants to clinch but Dority slips to the side
and Dority counters with a left to the body.
Mizrahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dority.
Dority tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizrahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dority takes a swing at Mizrahi's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi misses with a straight right.
Dan Dority has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dority momentarily.
Mizrahi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dority counters with a stiff right hand.
Dority connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dority is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mizrahi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dority misses its intended target.
Mizrahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizrahi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mizrahi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dority breaks the clinch.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Dority circles away and keeps his distance.
Dority appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Dority moved away.
Dority missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi lands a high kick!
Mizrahi connects with a single shot there.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Dority is having none of it.
Dority tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mizrahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mizrahi! But no joy.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dority ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Dority swinging wildly here.
Dority takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dority at a distance.
Mizrahi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dority misses with the head strike.
Dority lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dority tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dority fails to land.
Mizrahi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dority tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mizrahi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
61 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Equinox throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Equinox avoids it with no problem.
Equinox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Equinox.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Equinox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Equinox's head.
Aoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Equinox.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Equinox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Equinox staying out of range there.
Equinox leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Equinox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Equinox moved away.
It looked like Equinox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox moves out of range of the strikes.
Equinox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox with a jab.
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Equinox circles away.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Equinox blocks a jab.
Equinox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Equinox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Equinox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Equinox avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Equinox avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Equinox is stalling here.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Equinox manages to get underhooks.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Aoki slowing the pace effectively.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox is pressed up against the cage. Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Equinox down to the mat. Equinox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Equinox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aoki manages to circle out of the way.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki throws the left hand but Equinox avoids the punch easily.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a hook.
Aoki feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Equinox moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Aoki misses
and Equinox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki lands with a straight right. Equinox didn't see that one coming.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Equinox has time to react.
Equinox has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Equinox is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Equinox stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Equinox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Equinox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch but Equinox is having none of it.
Aoki throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Equinox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Equinox is out of range.
Equinox has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aoki is pushing Equinox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Equinox gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
A short right from Equinox.
Equinox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aoki or not.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki is looking for a takedown.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Equinox avoids the elbow strike from Aoki, against the cage.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Equinox regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Equinox has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Equinox.
Equinox has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Equinox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Equinox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Equinox's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Equinox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Equinox is trying to control but can't.
Equinox controlling the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Equinox misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Aoki tries to score with a low kick but Equinox moves his leg out of the way.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Equinox saw that one coming.
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Equinox on the side of the head.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Equinox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Equinox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Equinox prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Equinox.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Equinox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Equinox quickly recovers to half guard.
Aoki trying to control the action but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Aoki winds up and cracks Equinox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equinox keeps working.
Equinox won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki throws a strike but Equinox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki is working Equinox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Equinox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Equinox postures up.
Equinox tries to stand but Aoki is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Equinox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Equinox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Equinox throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Equinox finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Equinox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Equinox clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Equinox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Equinox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Masakazu Aoki's cut even more.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Equinox counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki is rocked!
Equinox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Equinox finish him?
Aoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Equinox rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki has hold of one of Equinox's legs. Equinox is fighting the takedown attempt but Aoki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Aoki looking for a triangle here. Equinox is fighting it but it looks tight! Aoki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Equinox is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki is the new featherweight champion!
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nylerhotep Constantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Constantine on his heels. He'll look to pass Constantine's guard now, I'm sure.
Simons III pushes down on Constantine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Constantine is not content to let Simons III control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simons III working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III prevents Constantine from improving his position.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Constantine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantine is trying to stand back up but Simons III is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simons III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine is trying to get back to full guard.
Constantine is trying to stand.
Simons III is just content to waste time from the top position. Constantine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Constantine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simons III off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine tries to clinch but Simons III is having none of it.
Simons III drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantine defends it well.
Constantine misses with a looping left.
Simons III wants to counter the offense by Constantine and move into the clinch position.
Constantine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons III.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Constantine misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Constantine both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Constantine. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Constantine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simons III sprawls and moves away.
Constantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantine.
Constantine misses with a straight right.
Constantine scores with a jab.
Simons III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantine.
Simons III fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Constantine sprawls well initially but Simons III persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Constantine is refusing to be controlled, as Simons III sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Constantine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simons III stops Constantine from getting back to his feet.
Constantine holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Constantine is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Constantine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Simons III works his foot free and advances to mount.
Constantine has given up his back here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simons III's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Constantine trying to control the action but Simons III just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that round.
That's time! Constantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Constantine lands a body shot.
Simons III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simons III showed some decent athleticism there.
Constantine pushes Simons III off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Constantine.
Constantine throws a big shot that misses.
Simons III slips under a jab from Constantine.
Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simons III in his tracks.
Simons III moves out of range as Constantine strikes.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Constantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Constantine wants to clinch.
Constantine lands a really nice looking cross but Simons III seems unphased.
Constantine scores with a punch to the head.
Constantine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons III.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Constantine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nylerhotep Constantine is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simons III tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Constantine is able to avoid easily.
Constantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constantine avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantine misses its target.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.
Constantine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simons III manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Constantine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simons III on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III gets a clinch.
Constantine controlling the action here for a moment.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III blocking some punches.
Simons III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simons III is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Constantine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Constantine rushes Simons III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III is trying to drag Constantine to the mat but Constantine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simons III blocking some punches.
Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Constantine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Constantine avoiding damage as Simons III throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Constantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons III is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simons III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Constantine prevents it.
A short left from Constantine.
Constantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Simons III's ribcage.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Constantine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Constantine. Those never looked like landing.
Constantine closes the distance and clinches.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Simons III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constantine avoids it.
Nylerhotep Constantine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simons III has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Constantine regains guard immediately.
Constantine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Constantine misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantine drives through and clinches with Simons III against the cage.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Constantine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simons III takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simons III feints the counter takedown.
Constantine looks to land a combination but Simons III avoids it well.
Simons III changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Constantine misses the shot to the body.
Simons III tries to counter with a clinch but Constantine shakes him off and moves away.
Simons III takes one to the chin there.
Simons III gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Constantine to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantine clinches up against the cage.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simons III wants a takedown.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Constantine lands with a left to the head.
Constantine swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simons III blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simons III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Constantine is defending well.
Constantine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is working for takedown but Constantine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Constantine.
Constantine scores with a shoulder strike.
Simons III wants a takedown but no success here.
Simons III tries to land knees in the clinch but Constantine avoids the damage to the body.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Constantine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constantine walks away with a smile on his face. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Constantine cracks Simons III with a good jab.
Constantine closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Constantine.
A head punch on the inside from Constantine fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantine.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Constantine on the inside.
Simons III fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Simons III's ribcage.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simons III in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Simons III has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Constantine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Constantine tries to escape but Simons III has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantine trying to control the position but Simons III manages to sink in the hooks.
Constantine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Constantine tries to reverse the position but Simons III maintains control.
Constantine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simons III working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Constantine's thigh. Constantine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Constantine lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Constantine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Constantine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Constantine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Constantine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Constantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Simons III. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Constantine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simons III. Simons III circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine misses with a two punch combination.
Simons III tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Constantine gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Constantine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Simons III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Constantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Constantine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Simons III won't want to take too many of those.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine landing knees to the body.
Simons III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Constantine landing knees to the body.
Constantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantine working Simons III over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
Constantine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantine working Simons III over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Constantine fails to land.
Constantine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Constantine lands a nice uppercut.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Constantine.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Simons III is rocked!
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Constantine on the inside.
Simons III is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantine finish him?
Constantine scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Simons III with a big uppercut! Simons III tries to clinch up but Constantine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Simons III to the mat! Simons III covers up and Constantine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nylerhotep Constantine!
Nylerhotep Constantine retains his lightweight title!
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