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KOTB 6: Estrangulamento PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inci Yarakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon The Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inci Yarakos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon The Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarakos shoots in and bounces The Wonder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Wonder being controlled here, momentarily.
Yarakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Wonder's guard.
Yarakos not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarakos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yarakos working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yarakos is working for a kimura but The Wonder is defending it quite comfortably.
Yarakos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yarakos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yarakos controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Wonder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Yarakos controlling from mount.
Yarakos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yarakos is landing with some decent strikes but The Wonder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yarakos controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarakos landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yarakos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yarakos looking to finish The Wonder with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Wonder!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yarakos controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inci Yarakos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yarakos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yarakos cracks The Wonder with a solid left hand.
Yarakos stands and throws The Wonder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yarakos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Wonder, who protects the arm well.
Yarakos tries for a kimura but The Wonder is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarakos staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarakos is putting a hurting on The Wonder here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on The Wonder's face as Yarakos controls the position.
Yarakos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Wonder for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The Wonder is looking to get back to his feet here but Yarakos is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Wonder's back.
Yarakos looking for the choke from the back.
Yarakos scores with strikes from the back.
Yarakos controls the action.
Yarakos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarakos continues to stall.
Yarakos is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! The Wonder is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Inci Yarakos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Loner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Loner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvatore Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Loner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loner defends it nicely.
Ferrara shoots for a takedown but Loner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loner misses with the combination.
Ferrara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferrara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferrara lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrara is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferrara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferrara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara is trying to drag Loner to the mat but Loner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrara wants to take the fight to the mat but Loner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loner is trying to break the clinch but Ferrara is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Loner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferrara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loner is trying to pull guard but Ferrara has him pressed against the cage.
Loner is pressed up against the cage. Ferrara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loner down to the mat. Loner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrara slips a jab and a cross from Loner.
Loner looks winded!
Ferrara checks a low kick from Loner.
Ferrara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loner pushes Ferrara off and scrambles back to his feet.
Loner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Loner as Ferrara shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loner.
Ferrara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferrara lands a nice forearm strike.
Ferrara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ferrara happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrara working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Loner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferrara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loner tries to kick Ferrara off but Ferrara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferrara controlling the pace.
Ferrara winds up and cracks Loner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore Ferrara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferrara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loner's head.
Ferrara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferrara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferrara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferrara is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferrara content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrara is controlling him.
Ferrara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loner keeping full guard, as Ferrara tries to pass.
Ferrara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferrara wanted to stand there but Loner had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferrara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Loner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loner just misses with a punch to the body.
Loner throws a low kick but Ferrara avoids it.
Ferrara attempts a counter takedown but Loner avoids it well and moves away.
Loner throws a low kick but Ferrara avoids it.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Loner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferrara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Loner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Ferrara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ferrara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loner to the mat! Loner manages to get full guard.
Ferrara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferrara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Loner manages to get underhooks.
Ferrara wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrara wants to take the fight to the mat but Loner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loner lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Loner.
Loner tries to circle away but Ferrara has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loner tries to break free but Ferrara pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loner.
Ferrara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loner working hard to break the clinch.
Ferrara tries to score a body lock takedown but Loner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loner prevents the takedown attempt.
Loner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loner after a bit of a struggle.
Loner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrara or not.
Loner is trying to push Ferrara away but Ferrara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Loner scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrara avoids a wild elbow strike from Loner.
Ferrara has Loner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loner wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrara won't allow it.
Ferrara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrara is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Loner.
Loner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loner is pressed up against the cage. Ferrara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loner down to the mat. Loner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loner forces Ferrara back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferrara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferrara goes for a takedown attempt but Loner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loner throws a right hand that Ferrara ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrara also avoids with ease.
Loner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loner defends well and Ferrara ends up having to push Loner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferrara defends it nicely.
Ferrara misses with a takedown attempt - Loner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Loner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferrara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferrara manages to pass to side control.
Ferrara throws a strike but Loner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Loner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loner 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Loner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Top Dogz. Gregor Barnett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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243 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett rushes Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson has Barnett pressed against the cage, preventing Barnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Barnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Karlsson drops back down to his feet.
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnett pushes Karlsson off looking to stand but Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.
Karlsson lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Gregor Barnett has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Barnett has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Karlsson is on him like a limpet, forcing Barnett back against the cage.
Karlsson pulls Barnett into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlsson tries to get out of the position.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barnett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Barnett is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
That has opened up Gregor Barnett's cut even more.
Barnett is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dominating with strikes here.
Gregor Barnett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregor Barnett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Karlsson!
A relieved looking Magnus Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman comes to the cage accompanied by Down In It - A New Sun, Unrelenting. Papas Kanamun told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanamun tries to keep at a distance but Boschman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kanamun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Boschman lands a nice elbow.
Boschman lands an elbow that stopped Kanamun in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boschman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanamun looks winded!
Boschman lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Boschman on the inside.
Boschman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanamun is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boschman.
Kanamun is still on wobbly legs! Can Boschman finish him?
Boschman pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Kanamun! Boschman unloads with more strikes and Kanamun sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diederik Boschman!
In his post fight interview, Diederik Boschman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Milne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Ben Faur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Faur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remember The Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jean Ben Faur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Milne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Ben Faur !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milne throws out a loose jab but Ben Faur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ben Faur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Milne's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milne throws a body kick that misses.
Milne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ben Faur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ben Faur tries to clinch up.
Ben Faur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milne tries to counter with a takedown but Ben Faur is quick to defend against it.
Ben Faur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ben Faur moves away.
Ben Faur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milne defends it well.
Milne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Milne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ben Faur wants to get back to his feet.
Milne is pressing down on Ben Faur 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ben Faur is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ben Faur kicks off Milne and gets to his feet.
Ben Faur gets caught napping as Milne dives in and scores a takedown. Ben Faur manages to retain guard.
Milne passes Ben Faur 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben Faur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milne.
Milne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Milne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur is trying to stand up here but Milne is controlling him well.
Ben Faur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ben Faur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Milne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milne controlling the action here.
Milne prevents Ben Faur from standing back up.
Milne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Milne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milne wants to pass the guard but Ben Faur is defending well.
Milne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Milne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ben Faur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ben Faur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ben Faur told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Milne lands a nice short elbow.
Milne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Milne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur taking some punishment here, with Milne in his half guard.
Milne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Milne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Milne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Milne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Milne is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ben Faur is hurt! He's hurt bad - Milne fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ben Faur from any more punishment! Congratulations to Milne! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Milne!
Harry Milne took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruised Rib Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aldo's choice of entrance music: "Do You Really Wanna Hurt Me" by Culture Club. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruised Rib Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo shoots and misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo scores with a jab. Azevedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Aldo jabs at Azevedo's body.
Augusto Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but Aldo defending well.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Azevedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Azevedo passes to side control.
Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azevedo trying to control the position but Aldo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo advances to mount.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aldo is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is working to get back to half guard.
Aldo wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it.
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aldo has given up his back. Will we see Azevedo going for some submissions?
I really don't envy Aldo right now.
Azevedo is cranking Aldo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aldo! He's tightened the choke and Aldo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Merauder - Life Is Pain. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diesel Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendrix circles away.
Hendrix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassab fails with the takedown
and Hendrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
Hendrix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassab at a distance.
Hendrix cracks Kassab with a good jab.
Kassab drives through with a takedown into Hendrix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kassab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kassab is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Hendrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kassab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Hendrix blocks nicely.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendrix is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kassab looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been informed that Hendrix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Hendrix blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hendrix punishes Kassab's body with a nice straight punch.
Kassab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Kassab's head.
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Kassab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassab throws a lazy right hand but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kassab tries to move into range but Hendrix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kassab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrix's waist but Hendrix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kassab off to one side.
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 Walood Kassab will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walood Kassab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kassab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kassab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kassab there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kassab's hands.
Kassab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hendrix jabs Kassab to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kassab gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kassab wants to clinch up but Hendrix keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Hendrix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kassab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendrix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hendrix cracks Kassab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Kassab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kassab doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Hendrix as he connects with a hook.
Kassab with a poor takedown
and Hendrix counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel Hendrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendrix lands a big uppercut and Kassab crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kassab looks OK. Hendrix waves Kassab back to his feet!
Kassab is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix Throws a clean left jab. Hendrix Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kassab's chin! Kassab crumbles to the ground and Hendrix follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Hendrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diesel Hendrix!
Diesel Hendrix 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 Gary Finkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Finkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson wants to clinch but Finkler slips to the side
and Finkler counters with a takedown into side control.
Finkler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finkler stands up and beckons Thompson to his feet.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Finkler moves into the clinch.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Finkler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jim Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Finkler counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Finkler is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a head kick but Finkler moves out of range.
Finkler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkler scores with a takedown into Thompson 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Finkler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finkler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to stand up but Finkler is controlling him.
Finkler stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Finkler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Finkler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Finkler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Finkler circles away.
It looked like Finkler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Finkler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson .
Thompson tries to clinch up but Finkler circles away and keeps his distance.
Finkler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Finkler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finkler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson .
Finkler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Finkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Finkler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkler.
Finkler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Finkler counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control.
Finkler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Finkler sets himself, and Thompson steps forward looking for the clinch! Finkler avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkler slips a jab and a cross from Thompson .
Finkler keeps the fight on the outside.
Finkler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkler but Finkler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Finkler is avoiding it.
Finkler dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Jim Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finkler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Finkler keeps it at a distance.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkler.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Finkler pushes him off.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkler.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Finkler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finkler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkler has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson .
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finkler avoids it.
Finkler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finkler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finkler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson postures up in Finkler's guard and throws a big left but Finkler blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Finkler blocks nicely.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Finkler is retaining full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Finkler keeps moving.
Thompson gets to his feet. Finkler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Finkler sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Finkler moves out of range.
Finkler gets a clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Finkler pulls Thompson into guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Finkler keeps moving.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkler has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gary Finkler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finkler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thompson stacks Finkler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thompson !
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson .
Finkler is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson trying to control the action but Finkler is working from the bottom.
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.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Finkler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson tries to clinch there but Finkler circles away.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finkler is defended easily by Thompson .
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Finkler is wise to it.
Gary Finkler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkler blocks a head kick by Thompson .
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkler is just out of range.
Thompson lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finkler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkler is looking for a counter combo.
Finkler darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Finkler into the cage.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkler avoids the head kick by Thompson .
Finkler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thompson .
Finkler tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Finkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Finkler pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson . That's going to slow Finkler down.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Finkler should have avoided that one.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finkler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson .
Finkler fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind Finkler 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Finkler's defenses.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finkler fails with a takedown attempt.
Finkler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson .
Finkler tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Finkler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Finkler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finkler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Finkler is now in Thompson 's guard.
Finkler is standing up over Thompson . Thompson looks to escape but Finkler dives into side control.
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finkler decides to stand back up.
Finkler clinches with his opponent.
Jim Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Finkler blocks with his arms.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Gary Finkler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Finkler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thompson to the mat. Thompson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Finkler manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Thompson !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski comes to the cage accompanied by Code Orange - My World. Ezekiel Puchowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puchowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ezekiel Puchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puchowski lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tim Wallace has been cut.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puchowski.
Puchowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puchowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Puchowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puchowski closes the distance and clinches.
Puchowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski can't break the clinch.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Puchowski working hard to break the clinch.
Puchowski tries to break free but Wallace pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace prevents Puchowski from breaking the clinch.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puchowski's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Puchowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Puchowski tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Puchowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Puchowski. Puchowski maintains the clinch.
Puchowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Puchowski is trying to break free.
Wallace is working for takedown but Puchowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ezekiel Puchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Wallace.
Puchowski can't break the clinch.
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puchowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Puchowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puchowski moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Puchowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puchowski with a jab.
Puchowski moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puchowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Puchowski backs off Wallace throws a huge counter combo but Puchowski manages to avoid it all.
Puchowski throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski wants to clinch.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Puchowski.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Puchowski sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puchowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puchowski moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Puchowski lands with a cross.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puchowski defends it nicely.
Puchowski cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Wallace looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace is trying to drag Puchowski to the mat but Puchowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Puchowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puchowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Puchowski can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puchowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puchowski stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Wallace has Puchowski pressed against the cage, preventing Puchowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Puchowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Wallace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Puchowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puchowski lands a slapping body shot.
Puchowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallace keeps control of Puchowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puchowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puchowski after a bit of a struggle.
Puchowski is trying to push Wallace away but Wallace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallace keeps control of Puchowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puchowski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Puchowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puchowski's efforts to push away.
Puchowski working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puchowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puchowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Puchowski wants to break free but Wallace has control.
Puchowski has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Puchowski wants to break free but Wallace has control.
Puchowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Puchowski has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Puchowski has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Puchowski tries to break free but Wallace pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace prevents Puchowski from breaking the clinch.
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puchowski lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puchowski won't be happy with that.
Puchowski is trying to buck Wallace off.
Wallace tries to score with some ground and pound. Puchowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Puchowski pushes Wallace away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wallace gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wallace scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puchowski is pushing Wallace's head away, looking to escape. Wallace manages to hold on to the position though.
Puchowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Wallace away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puchowski wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Puchowski.
Puchowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puchowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puchowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Puchowski is looking to counter punch.
Ezekiel Puchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Wallace.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puchowski lands a two punch combo.
Puchowski misses with a two punch combination.
Puchowski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wallace sprawling to the canvas. Puchowski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wallace hang on?
Wallace is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puchowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Puchowski finish him?
Puchowski lands with a big right hook that stumbles Wallace - he's out on his feet here! Puchowski follows up with another monster hook that separates Wallace from consciousness! Wallace falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Puchowski stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ezekiel Puchowski!
Ezekiel Puchowski very nearly forgot to thank Machine Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz 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.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Nice body kick from Diaz.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz working Smith over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Smith's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diaz.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Smith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Diaz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
James Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Diaz has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Edward Smith's cut even more.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
James Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Smith tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working Smith over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith wants to stall.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Smith gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working Smith over with knees to the body.
Diaz cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Diaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Smith avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith is trying to break free.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working Smith over with knees to the body.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diaz obliges.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Diaz had his way with Edward Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz has Smith pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Edward Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diaz is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Edward Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diaz obliges.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edward Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Diaz!
James Diaz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking James Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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