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MBF 022 Kawamura vs. Le Banner PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boleslaw Krzywousty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Michelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boleslaw Krzywousty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Michelsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krzywousty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michelsen's waist but Michelsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krzywousty off to one side.
Krzywousty lands a slapping body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Michelsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krzywousty - the referee stops the clock and Michelsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krzywousty. Michelsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michelsen but Michelsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michelsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krzywousty.
Michelsen clinches up with Krzywousty and pushes him back against the cage.
Michelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krzywousty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michelsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michelsen pushes Krzywousty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krzywousty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michelsen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michelsen has Krzywousty up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzywousty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Michelsen. That snapped Krzywousty's head back.
Michelsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krzywousty defends well and Michelsen ends up having to push Krzywousty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzywousty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michelsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michelsen has Krzywousty up against the cage in a clinch.
Michelsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is struggling to control the position.
Krzywousty is pressed up against the cage. Michelsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krzywousty down to the mat. Krzywousty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krzywousty fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michelsen is keeping busy.
Michelsen pulls guard successfully.
Krzywousty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krzywousty dives in and grabs Michelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michelsen pushes down on Krzywousty's head and hops out.
Krzywousty has closed the distance and engaged Michelsen in a clinch.
Krzywousty wants to take the fight to the mat but Michelsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krzywousty is trying to drag Michelsen to the mat but Michelsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty avoids a wild elbow strike from Michelsen.
Krzywousty manages to break the clinch.
Krzywousty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krzywousty is defended easily by Michelsen.
Michelsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Krzywousty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Michelsen up against the cage.
Michelsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krzywousty.
Michelsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Michelsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krzywousty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krzywousty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krzywousty trying to control but Michelsen is working from the bottom.
Michelsen pushes Krzywousty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michelsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikkel Michelsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krzywousty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krzywousty wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown but Michelsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michelsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krzywousty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michelsen's knee momentarily.
Michelsen leaves Krzywousty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michelsen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzywousty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michelsen moves away.
Michelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krzywousty lands a head kick. Michelsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Krzywousty misses with a takedown attempt - Michelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Michelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michelsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krzywousty defends well and Michelsen ends up having to push Krzywousty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown but Michelsen shows good takedown defense.
Michelsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krzywousty. Krzywousty gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michelsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michelsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krzywousty. Krzywousty gets slowly back to his feet.
Michelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michelsen is looking to land body kicks.
Boleslaw Krzywousty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen tries to work over Krzywousty's front leg with a kick but Krzywousty checks it.
Michelsen instigates a clinch.
Krzywousty tries to pull guard but Michelsen won't allow it.
Michelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krzywousty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Michelsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krzywousty is trying to control the position but Michelsen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen 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.
Michelsen passes Krzywousty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Michelsen prevents Krzywousty from improving his position.
Mikkel Michelsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krzywousty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michelsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michelsen's back!
Krzywousty missing with strikes.
Michelsen is trying to stand back up.
Krzywousty is not going to allow Michelsen to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty has the hooks in. Michelsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Krzywousty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Michelsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Michelsen tries to escape but Krzywousty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzywousty working for the choke.
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 Boleslaw Krzywousty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Krzywousty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michelsen misses with a hook to the body
and Krzywousty counters with a one-two to the body.
Krzywousty dodges the punch combination from Michelsen.
Krzywousty is looking to counter with head kicks.
Michelsen rushes Krzywousty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krzywousty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty shoots in and drives through. Michelsen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzywousty darts in trying to clinch
letting Michelsen counter with a right hand.
Michelsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krzywousty avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzywousty closes the distance and pushes Michelsen back into the cage.
Krzywousty breaks the clinch.
Michelsen closes the distance and clinches.
Michelsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Michelsen pulls guard.
Krzywousty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michelsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty trying to control the position from guard on top but Michelsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michelsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krzywousty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krzywousty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krzywousty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krzywousty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michelsen wants to break free but Krzywousty has control.
Michelsen wants a takedown.
Krzywousty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michelsen to keep the fight standing.
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.
Krzywousty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michelsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krzywousty managing to block the knees to the body from Michelsen.
Krzywousty has Michelsen pressed against the cage, preventing Michelsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krzywousty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty fails with a takedown attempt.
Krzywousty closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzywousty tries to score a body lock takedown but Michelsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krzywousty pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boleslaw Krzywousty.
I think Krzywousty 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikkel Michelsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Saifutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Saifutdinov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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266 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Saifutdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Milito!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifutdinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saifutdinov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saifutdinov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saifutdinov throws a nice looking combination but Milito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milito throws a series of punches but Saifutdinov avoids them all with ease.
Saifutdinov forces Milito back against the cage and clinches.
Saifutdinov is trying to pull guard but Milito has him pressed against the cage.
Saifutdinov gets underhooks to prevent Milito's takedown attempt.
Saifutdinov pulls Milito into guard.
Saifutdinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Milito trying to control the position from guard on top but Saifutdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saifutdinov is keeping the position for now.
Milito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saifutdinov keeping moving, preventing Milito from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saifutdinov keeping moving, preventing Milito from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milito is looking to work some ground and pound but Saifutdinov has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saifutdinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milito tests Saifutdinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Emil Saifutdinov has been cut.
A head kick misses from Saifutdinov.
A jab-cross combination lands for Milito and sends Saifutdinov crashing to the mat! Milito follows him down to the mat - Saifutdinov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saifutdinov is just riding it out for now. Milito eventually gives up the hold.
Saifutdinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milito is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov looking for submissions off his back.
Saifutdinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saifutdinov tries to get out of the position.
Saifutdinov is staying active underneath Milito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saifutdinov is looking to improve his position.
Saifutdinov is looking to escape.
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.
Milito wants to control but Saifutdinov is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saifutdinov walks into a stiff left hand from Milito.
Milito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saifutdinov in his tracks.
Emil Saifutdinov's cut is getting worse.
Saifutdinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Saifutdinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Milito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saifutdinov.
Saifutdinov throwing a counter right hand but Milito manages to avoid it.
Milito lands a lovely overhand right.
Milito tried to score with a low kick but Saifutdinov checks it.
Milito just misses with a punch to the body.
Milito throws a nice looking combination but Saifutdinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saifutdinov tries to counter with a takedown but Milito is quick to defend against it.
Milito throws a combination that misses
and Saifutdinov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saifutdinov.
Saifutdinov won't allow Milito to sweep him here.
Saifutdinov trying to control but Milito is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Milito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
That's time! Saifutdinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Milito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saifutdinov takes one to the side of the head.
Emil Saifutdinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saifutdinov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Milito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Milito keeping moving, preventing Saifutdinov from controlling successfully.
Milito wants to sweep here but Saifutdinov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gabriel Milito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saifutdinov.
Milito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifutdinov avoids the body shot from Milito.
Milito drops Saifutdinov with a nice combination! Milito dives into Saifutdinov's guard, looking to finish!
Milito wants to control from the top but Saifutdinov keeps moving.
Saifutdinov is trying to control the position but Milito postures up.
Milito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milito trying to control the position from guard on top but Saifutdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saifutdinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milito gets caught flat footed, as Saifutdinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Milito wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saifutdinov manages to pass to 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!
Saifutdinov is keen to just control but Milito is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saifutdinov content to control rather than advance.
Saifutdinov stops Milito from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Milito tries to get to full guard but Saifutdinov has control of the leg.
Saifutdinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saifutdinov content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milito is defending against the submission attempts here by Saifutdinov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Milito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Milito cracks Saifutdinov with a good jab.
Milito connects with a looping right hand.
Emil Saifutdinov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saifutdinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milito.
Milito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Milito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saifutdinov.
Saifutdinov ducks under a wild hook from Milito.
Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches.
Saifutdinov is trying to pull guard but Milito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Milito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Milito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Milito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saifutdinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Milito's head.
Saifutdinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Milito controls Saifutdinov momentarily but Saifutdinov frees himself.
Saifutdinov landing with the ground and pound.
Saifutdinov trying to control but Milito is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saifutdinov's guard.
Milito throwing strikes but missing.
Saifutdinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milito is one step ahead there.
Saifutdinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saifutdinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milito's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saifutdinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saifutdinov passes into half guard.
Saifutdinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saifutdinov prevents Milito from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milito wants to sweep but Saifutdinov has passed to side control!
Saifutdinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saifutdinov controls the position from side control.
Emil Saifutdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saifutdinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Milito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milito 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Milito!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Buffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Kastner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Kastner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Buffel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephan Kastner!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastner has managed to clinch.
Kastner stalling.
Kastner manages to break the clinch.
Buffel throws a head kick but Kastner moves out of range.
Buffel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buffel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buffel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buffel is looking to take a break and control but Kastner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buffel working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastner wants to control but Buffel postures up.
Buffel controlling the position.
Kastner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buffel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kastner tries to buck Buffel off but Buffel is having none of it.
Buffel is looking to take a break and control but Kastner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buffel lands a few punches from side control.
Buffel wants to stand but Kastner has his arm trapped.
Buffel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kastner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kastner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kastner moves into range and clinches up with Buffel.
Kastner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buffel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buffel is trying to push Kastner away but Kastner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buffel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kastner drives through and clinches with Buffel against the cage.
Kastner manages to break the clinch.
Buffel gets tackled into the cage by Kastner. Kastner maintains the clinch.
Buffel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kastner is defending well.
Buffel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kastner has double underhooks.
Buffel wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastner breaks from the clinch.
Kastner closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Buffel is trying to push Kastner away but Kastner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buffel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buffel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kastner.
Kastner stuffs the takedown attempt from Buffel. Buffel gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kastner clinches.
Kastner is struggling to control the position.
Buffel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephan Kastner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buffel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kastner avoids it really well and circles away.
Kastner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kastner darts in and clinches Buffel up against the cage.
Buffel pulls Kastner into guard.
Kastner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kastner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kastner trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buffel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buffel keeping moving, preventing Kastner from controlling successfully.
Buffel wants to stand up but Kastner is controlling him.
Buffel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Buffel has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kastner works to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kastner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buffel has gone for a leg lock! Kastner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buffel's guard.
Buffel looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastner tries to free his leg and advance position but Buffel is retaining full guard.
Buffel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kastner's guard.
Kastner controls Buffel momentarily but Buffel frees himself.
Buffel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buffel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Buffel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kastner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buffel trying to control but Kastner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffel is fighting to break Kastner's control of his arms but Kastner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buffel trying to control but Kastner is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buffel shoots in for a double leg but Kastner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kastner clinches with his opponent.
Kastner misses with a knee strike.
Kastner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kastner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Buffel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kastner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kastner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Kastner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Buffel blocks a head kick by Kastner.
Kastner misses with a two punch combination.
Kastner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Kastner.
Buffel goes for a double leg but Kastner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kastner continues to drive forward.
Kastner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buffel blocks a head kick by Kastner.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buffel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kastner throws a front kick aimed at Buffel's knee but Buffel avoids it well.
Kastner has managed to clinch.
Buffel decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel trying to control the position.
Buffel with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kastner can't handle though.
Kastner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buffel is proving hard to escape from.
Buffel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buffel is controlling Kastner's posture.
Kastner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buffel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buffel throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buffel fails with the takedown.
Kastner wants to counter the offense by Buffel and move into the clinch position.
Kastner tries to clinch up but Buffel circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Buffel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kastner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kastner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buffel tries to counter with a takedown but Kastner is quick to defend against it.
Kastner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Buffel is out of range and Kastner settles back down.
Kastner moves into range and clinches up with Buffel.
Buffel decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buffel is on top in guard.
Buffel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kastner is retaining full guard.
Buffel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buffel tries to stand but Kastner is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffel controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kastner holds on and takes a little breather.
Buffel stays in close to Kastner's body and controls the position.
Kastner trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buffel trying to control but Kastner is working from the bottom.
Buffel lands a couple of elbows.
Stephan Kastner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buffel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buffel throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel darts in looking for a takedown but Kastner gets double underhooks and turns Buffel into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Kastner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Buffel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buffel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Kastner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kastner 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Kastner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Tesfay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alf Tesfay!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesfay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marston sprawls well. Marston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tesfay gets slowly back to his feet.
Marston 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.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesfay.
Tesfay is looking for the big counter here.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tesfay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tesfay moves out of range of the strikes.
Tesfay tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston lands a glancing blow to the side of Tesfay's head.
Tesfay shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Tesfay.
Marston throws a body punch but Tesfay moves out of range.
Tesfay slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesfay.
Tesfay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston lands a head shot.
Marston scores with a hook.
Tesfay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tesfay shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Tesfay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marston stuffs the takedown.
Tesfay looks winded!
Tesfay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marston circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesfay slips a straight right by Marston.
Tesfay feints the counter takedown.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston sends Tesfay crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marston is motioning to the referee to let Tesfay up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tesfay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesfay ducks into an uppercut from Marston and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Tennis Court. Lip Ton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton dives in and scores a takedown into Steamboat's guard.
Ton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steamboat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steamboat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ton escapes and throws Steamboat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steamboat regains half guard.
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ton pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ton pulls his head out easily.
Ton controlling the action here.
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to regain half guard here but Ton keeps moving and retains side control.
Ton is trying to get an arm triangle but Steamboat is defending well.
Steamboat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ton taking some punishment here, with Steamboat in his half guard.
Ton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton is doing well to control the position and prevent Steamboat from advancing to side control.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ton's head.
Ton taking some punishment here, with Steamboat in his half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots but Ton is blocking nicely.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ton won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steamboat lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ton is holding on to half guard well.
Ton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton has his hands on Steamboat's head, controlling the position.
Steamboat trying to move into half guard but instead Ton has managed to sweep!
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steamboat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ton has picked Steamboat up and slammed him! Steamboat can't keep hold of the triangle and Ton manages to pass to side control!
Steamboat is looking to reverse the position.
Ton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Steamboat!
Ton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ton prevents Steamboat from getting the reversal.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lip Ton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steamboat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Ton is keeping the position.
Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steamboat postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
Steamboat stands and throws Ton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steamboat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ton struggling a bit here.
Ton regains half guard.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Ton defends it.
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton is concentrating on defense, preventing Steamboat from advancing position.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ton is pulling down on Steamboat's head to control his posture.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Ton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steamboat is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steamboat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steamboat postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
Ton pulls Steamboat in close to his closed guard and prevents Steamboat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton managing to control the position.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Ton is keeping the position.
Ton pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses. Ton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamboat's guard. Nice move by Ton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat working for a triangle but Ton defends it easily.
Ton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Steamboat has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ton is looking to defend but Steamboat has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ton! Steamboat pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Steamboat!
Post fight, Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches and my sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)and Worldwide Nutrition (160q)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone's entrance music is Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. A fine choice. Zoey Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Malone.
Bishop tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone lands with a cross.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Bishop.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone taking a breather.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but Malone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malone prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Bishop looks winded!
Malone tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malone lands a shot to the body.
Malone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
Malone pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malone jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone distracts Bishop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
Bishop wants to control but Malone is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop moves into full guard.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Malone trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bishop is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Malone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishop has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MB Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bishop looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malone is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone landing with the ground and pound.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone 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.
Good shot there by Malone.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop looking for a takedown.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malone after a bit of a struggle.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Bishop.
Malone lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Malone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Malone.
Malone has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Malone has Bishop pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is trying to drag Bishop to the mat but Bishop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Malone jumps guard and drags Bishop to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malone has his feet on Bishop's thighs here. He's pushed Bishop off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bishop screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyoki Kawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Le Banner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
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212 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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toyoki Kawamura!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamura clinches with his opponent.
Banner can't get the takedown.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kawamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banner tightens his grip and picks Kawamura up, before dumping him to the ground. Kawamura manages to land in guard.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kawamura is controlling Banner's posture.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kawamura doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawamura is retaining full guard.
Banner passes into half guard.
Kawamura pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
Kawamura 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.
Kawamura kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.
Kawamura wants to clinch.
Kawamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banner is working for takedown but Kawamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Le Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kawamura can't fight it off and eventually Banner manages to take the fight to the floor. Kawamura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Kawamura.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Kawamura wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner controlling the pace.
Kawamura has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner decides to return to a standing position.
Kawamura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kawamura's guard.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner gets to his feet - Kawamura follows without any prompting.
Kawamura closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
Kawamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura is pressed up against the cage. Banner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawamura down to the mat. Kawamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toyoki Kawamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawamura throws a front kick aimed at Banner's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Kawamura throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Banner takes a step back to recover.
Kawamura clinches.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banner is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawamura prevents it.
Banner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawamura is trying to keep an underhook but Banner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kawamura defending well.
Banner passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toyoki Kawamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kawamura is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Kawamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner has been working on his balance at Animal House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kawamura.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banner can't get the takedown.
Kawamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kawamura can't fight it off and eventually Banner manages to take the fight to the floor. Kawamura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kawamura is looking for a triangle here but Banner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura is looking for a sweep.
Banner advances to mount.
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Kawamura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kawamura for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawamura wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Kawamura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Banner is staying active.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Kawamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Kawamura tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner continues to stall.
Kawamura is looking to get to half guard.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner'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!
Kawamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Kawamura misses
so Banner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner'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.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawamura is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawamura is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamura wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kawamura drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kawamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.
Kawamura misses with a low kick.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kawamura sprawls and moves away.
Kawamura throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kawamura tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner stalling.
Kawamura is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Kawamura defends it.
Kawamura pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
Banner is thwarting Kawamura's attempts to control the position.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kawamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Kawamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner.
Toyoki Kawamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Banner manages to end up in side control.
Kawamura struggling a bit here.
Kawamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawamura really wants to buck Banner off and get back to his feet.
Banner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A low kick from Kawamura misses
and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerome Le Banner.
I think Banner 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
A victorious Jerome Le Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Toyoki Kawamura had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition -'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestlefuck Wrestling has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good knees
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a takedown
enabling Wrestling to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris shoots and misses
letting Wrestling counter with a right hand.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrestling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Harris.
Wrestling closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrestling.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to pull guard but Wrestling won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harris has eaten all the pies!
Harris jumps guard but Wrestling stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
Harris looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrestling digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wrestling landing knees to the head.
It looks like Chris Harris has been cut.
Wrestling landing knees to the body.
Wrestling gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wrestling unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Wrestling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wrestling obliges.
Wrestling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrestling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wrestling lands a nice uppercut.
Wrestling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrestling lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestling.
A hook to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Knees to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Wrestling digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrestling lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrestling lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
A short body shot lands from Wrestling as the two fighters clinch.
Wrestling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestling lands a shot to the body.
Wrestling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wrestling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wrestling lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling lands a right hand.
Wrestling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands an uppercut.
Harris is rocked!
Wrestling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrestling finish him?
Wrestling lands a shoulder strike.
Wrestling creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Harris's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Harris drops to his knees and Wrestling pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
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