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KOTB 25: Tretar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in and bounces Esposito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Esposito is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz cracks Esposito with a solid left hand.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esposito's guard.
Diaz working Esposito over with strikes.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Esposito is rocked!
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Esposito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oh Esposito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz working Esposito over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz unloads with some huge strikes here! Esposito is out! Diaz wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
The defeated Pablo Esposito had this to say: 'I would like to thank Dr. Octagon and Max Octane for the chance to fight in their promotion and i will come back even stronger, i promise!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Terasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terasenko comes to the cage accompanied by Our Last Night - Same Old War. Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrad Terasenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Terasenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terasenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a monster overhand right that drops Terasenko! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab comes to the cage accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassab forces Ronaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Kassab controlling the action here for a moment.
Kassab misses with a knee strike.
Kassab 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.
Kassab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ronaldo can't break the clinch.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassab to keep the fight standing.
Kassab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ronaldo's defenses.
It looks like Miguel Ronaldo has been cut.
Kassab stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kassab is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab lands with a light punch inside.
Kassab has Ronaldo pressed against the cage, preventing Ronaldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ronaldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kassab pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walood Kassab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Ronaldo.
Kassab takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Kassab stands there with Ronaldo around his waist. Ronaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kassab.
Kassab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kassab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kassab closes the distance and pushes Ronaldo back into the cage.
Kassab stops a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Kassab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kassab finds it's target.
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kassab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassab clinches.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Kassab won't allow it.
Kassab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Kassab won't allow it.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo has Kassab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kassab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kassab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kassab taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kassab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Kassab won't allow it.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Kassab throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kassab.
Kassab breaks the clinch.
Kassab moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
Kassab landing knees to the body.
Ronaldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Ronaldo pulls guard successfully.
Kassab stands up over Ronaldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kassab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kassab scoring with some ground and pound.
Kassab is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to control the position.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kassab's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ronaldo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassab postures up and lands a big shot to Ronaldo's brow.
Ronaldo is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?
Kassab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassab passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kassab scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kassab working Ronaldo over with strikes.
Kassab is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Kassab there.
Kassab lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ronaldo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kassab jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
In his post fight interview, Walood Kassab 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean The Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Almedia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean The Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Almedia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
The Strangler has his takedown stuffed
and Almedia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that The Strangler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Almedia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Almedia tries to sprawl out of it but The Strangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Almedia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almedia feints and then cracks The Strangler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Strangler down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almedia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Almedia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Almedia finds it's target.
The Strangler misses with a takedown attempt
and Almedia counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Strangler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Almedia can pounce on him.
Almedia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Almedia lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almedia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Almedia lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Strangler takes a step back to recover.
The Strangler shoots in and drives through. Almedia sprawls well.
Almedia throws a fast counter high kick but The Strangler manages to duck under it in time.
The Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Almedia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Strangler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almedia's waist but Almedia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Strangler off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Almedia, right into the meat.
Almedia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almedia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almedia avoids it really well and circles away.
Almedia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Almedia throws a body punch but The Strangler moves out of range.
The Strangler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Almedia to counter with a crisp jab.
Almedia looks to throw the jab but The Strangler is out of range.
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.
The Strangler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almedia stuffs the takedown attempt from The Strangler. The Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Almedia does no damage.
The Strangler slips a straight right by Almedia.
The Strangler shoots in but no luck this time.
Jose Almedia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Strangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Almedia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Almedia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almedia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Strangler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Strangler prevents Almedia from improving his position.
The Strangler is looking for a kimura but Almedia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Strangler to get the leverage.
Almedia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Strangler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The Strangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almedia walks away with a smile on his face. The Strangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Almedia. No joy for The Strangler on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almedia slaps away a takedown attempt from The Strangler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Almedia - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almedia lands with a right hand.
Almedia stuffs the takedown.
Almedia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Almedia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almedia lands a front kick.
The Strangler shoots in for a double leg but Almedia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almedia throws a head kick but The Strangler moves out of range.
The Strangler is looking to counter the offense by Almedia and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almedia.
Almedia throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Strangler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Strangler.
Almedia wants to get back to his feet but The Strangler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Almedia trying to control the position.
Almedia is adopting a defensive guard.
The Strangler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Almedia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Almedia has escaped and now he's on top!
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 Strangler has momentary wrist control but Almedia slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almedia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almedia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almedia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Strangler is keeping the position for now.
Jose Almedia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Almedia passes The Strangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Strangler looking for submissions off his back.
Almedia is trying to control. The Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Strangler actively working from the bottom here.
The Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Almedia is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Almedia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Strangler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Strangler is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Almedia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Almedia prevents The Strangler from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Strangler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almedia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Strangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Strangler missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Almedia 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. 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.
Almedia connects with a body shot that sends The Strangler's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Almedia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Strangler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Strangler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Almedia is trying to defend but The Strangler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Strangler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almedia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almedia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Almedia trying to control but The Strangler postures up.
The Strangler throwing shots but Almedia is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Strangler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almedia sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Strangler is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almedia tries to roll over but The Strangler keeps him under control.
Almedia is defending against the submission attempts here by The Strangler.
Almedia has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Strangler is on him like a limpet, forcing Almedia back against the cage.
Jose Almedia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almedia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Almedia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Strangler.
A swing and a miss from Almedia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almedia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sean The Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Almedia.
The Strangler misses with a takedown attempt
and Almedia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almedia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almedia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jose Almedia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almedia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Strangler.
Almedia flicks out a counter leg kick but The Strangler steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Almedia - just one landing.
The Strangler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almedia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Strangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Strangler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Strangler walks into a stiff left hand from Almedia.
The Strangler throws a leg kick
and Almedia counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Almedia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Almedia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Almedia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Have Heart - Armed With A Mind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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168 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Charles!
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, Victor Estima!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Estima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Charles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Estima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Estima.
Estima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Estima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles moves into the clinch successfully.
Estima can't get the takedown.
Charles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Estima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Charles'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.
Estima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charles is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charles 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.
Estima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Estima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estima misses the shot to the body.
Charles doesn't manage to clinch there - Estima circles away.
Charles swings for the body but Estima moves out of range.
A head kick from Charles lands but Estima takes it in his stride.
Charles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Estima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danny Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Estima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Estima scores with a decent looking hook.
Charles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Estima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles needs to keep his hands up - Estima had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Estima.
Estima takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses.
Estima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Estima throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles moves into the clinch successfully.
Estima takes an elbow to the temple.
Estima has Charles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Estima.
Charles is pressed up against the cage. Estima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charles down to the mat. Charles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Estima lands with a straight right. Charles didn't see that one coming.
Charles looks to land a combination but Estima avoids it well.
Estima digs a good body shot into Charles's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Estima shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Estima.
As Estima tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Estima manages to avoid the attempt.
Estima lands with a shot to the body.
Estima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
Charles clinches up with Estima and pushes him back against the cage.
Estima tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Estima goes for a takedown attempt but Charles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Estima throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Charles.
Estima misses with a wild body shot.
Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Charles instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Charles for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estima can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Estima is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Estima has picked Charles up - he's going for a ride! Estima dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Estima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Estima controlling the action here.
Charles looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Estima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charles takes a swing at Estima's ribcage but misses.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles tries to clinch up
and Estima counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charles pushes Estima off looking to stand but Estima dives back in and keeps control.
Estima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estima wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Estima is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Charles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Estima keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charles stalling the fight.
Charles just leaning against Estima, taking a breather.
Charles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Estima wants to take the fight to the mat but Charles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Charles.
Estima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles wants to clinch up but Estima keeps it at a distance.
Charles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Estima throws a body shot but no joy.
Danny Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Estima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estima scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves into the clinch.
Charles slowing the pace effectively.
Charles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Estima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles tried to score with a low kick but Estima checks it.
Estima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Estima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Victor Estima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Estima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima scores with a body shot.
Estima lands a lovely overhand right.
Charles closes the distance and clinches.
Charles throws an elbow but it misses.
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but Estima blocks with his arms.
Charles tries to throw a body punch but Estima avoids it by throwing Charles back against the cage.
Estima tries for a takedown but Charles manages to get underhooks.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Estima.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Estima throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Estima.
Estima cracks a nice hook into Charles's ribs.
Estima lands a jab to the nose.
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Estima pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Estima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Estima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Charles has Estima up against the cage in a clinch.
Estima wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles darts in trying to clinch
and Estima counters with a shoot takedown. Charles fights it but they end up in guard.
Charles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Estima is controlling him.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estima won't allow Charles to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Estima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Estima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estima scores with a nice strike.
Charles tries to clinch there but Estima circles away.
Estima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles is looking to clinch but Estima is avoiding it.
Charles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles tries to clinch but Estima moves out of range.
Estima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima tries for a takedown but Charles manages to get underhooks.
Charles manages to break the clinch.
Charles forces Estima back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Estima.
Estima being controlled against the cage.
Charles lands a nice knee to the body.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Estima lands with an uppercut that bounces Charles off the cage and back into range.
Estima lands a head shot.
Charles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charles rushes Estima and presses him up against the cage.
Estima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles connects with a knee to the head.
Victor Estima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles manages to break the clinch.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estima shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Estima shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles throws a big counter combination but Estima scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Estima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Charles as he connects with a hook.
Estima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Charles takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Charles breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
Estima swinging wildly here.
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Estima pushes him off.
Estima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charles doesn't seem bothered though.
Charles wants to clinch.
Estima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles tries to clinch there but Estima circles away.
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima blocks the elbow strike.
Estima blocks an uppercut.
Estima prevents a body shot from Charles.
Estima wants a takedown.
Charles lands a good knee to the midsection. Estima won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Charles.
Charles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Charles misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estima 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Estima!
Victor Estima took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sean the Strangler! Where you at bro?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Walcott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozamataz Buckshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott throws a lazy right hand but Buckshank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walcott. Buckshank shrugs it off though.
Walcott walks into a stiff left hand from Buckshank.
We've been told by Buckshank's head coaches at Signature Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buckshank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walcott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Walcott.
It looks like Ozamataz Buckshank has been cut.
Buckshank punishes Walcott's body with a nice straight punch.
Walcott is looking to chop away at Buckshank's legs.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
Buckshank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott throws a leg kick which misses Buckshank's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckshank tries to avoid it.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckshank throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Buckshank connects with a nice looking jab.
Buckshank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Buckshank.
Buckshank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank checks a leg kick.
Walcott jabs Buckshank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buckshank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Buckshank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Buckshank'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Buckshank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckshank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buckshank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walcott for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buckshank throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Buckshank misses.
Walcott feints a counter leg kick.
Buckshank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckshank goes for a double leg but Walcott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walcott continues to drive forward.
Buckshank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walcott defends well and Buckshank ends up having to push Walcott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozamataz Buckshank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buckshank shoots in but no luck this time.
Walcott replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buckshank blocks it well.
Walcott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walcott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckshank.
A cross from Walcott lands.
Buckshank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buckshank misses with a jab to the body
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
Buckshank tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
Buckshank throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckshank misses with a body punch
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Buckshank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buckshank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a body kick.
Buckshank is breathing heavily.
Buckshank lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckshank stuns Walcott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckshank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walcott pushes Buckshank away with a front kick.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
Walcott jabs at Buckshank's body.
Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walcott thumps Buckshank with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walcott.
Danga de danga de dang - Walcott scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozamataz Buckshank's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buckshank misses with a two punch combination.
Walcott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buckshank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Buckshank.
Walcott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckshank is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Buckshank down.
Oh Buckshank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckshank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walcott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walcott!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buckshank!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckshank misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Buckshank is wise to it.
Buckshank seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott lands with an uppercut that bounces Buckshank off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Buckshank.
Buckshank is looking to wear down Walcott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buckshank tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walcott counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Walcott.
Joe Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle, before Walcott throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Buckshank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walcott lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joe Walcott!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacManus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Blood of Cu Chulainn . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacManus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campos in his tracks.
MacManus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Campos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacManus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campos.
MacManus throws a good cross that connects.
MacManus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campos. Campos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campos tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from MacManus.
Campos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus dips to his left and cracks Campos with an uppercut!
Campos is still on wobbly legs! Can MacManus finish him?
Campos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
MacManus thuds a left hand into Campos's body.
MacManus fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Campos out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Murphy MacManus!
A very excited looking Murphy MacManus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims has chosen Scribe - Not Many as his entrance music. Simon Sims has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Third Round Romero's chin.
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211 lbs
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Sims!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Sims misses.
Romero tries to clinch
and Sims cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sims counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Sims looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero throws a one two combo.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
Sims lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sims misses with a wild combination.
Sims misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sims has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero connects with a right hand. Sims shakes it off.
Sims blocks a jab.
Sims tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Sims was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero moves out of range as Sims strikes.
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims wants to hit a switch here but Romero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sims there!
Romero controlling from mount.
Sims is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sims is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Sims can't escape the position.
Sims tries to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Sims tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sims is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero controlling from mount.
Sims is working to get back to half guard.
Sims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero digs a good hook to Sims's body.
A left lands for Romero.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sims sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero defending well as Sims loads up on a big left hand.
Romero rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Sims managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Sims.
Sims swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Sims blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims misses with a body punch.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sims blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero prevents a body shot from Sims.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Sims ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims misses with a looping right.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Third Round Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero misses with a hook. Sims ducked under it nicely.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sims takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero throws a leg kick but Sims sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero moves out of range as Sims strikes.
Sims throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sims connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero moves out of range as Sims strikes.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sims throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Sims is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a hook but Sims blocks it.
Romero works Sims's body with a nice hook.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sims.
Sims takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Sims misses its intended target.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a body punch but Sims moves out of range.
Romero 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.
Sims drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sims counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sims thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Sims misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sims throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Sims needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Sims is rocked!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Sims is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sims circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Sims throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Sims lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Sims saw that one coming.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sims takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sims throws out the jab.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Romero moves into the clinch.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sims clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Sims right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sims throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sims throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero misses with a hook
and Sims connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims slips under a jab.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Sims was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sims doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sims takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Sims.
Romero 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.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sims.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sims was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero rushes Sims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Sims is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sims lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Sims presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sims stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sims lands a shot to the body.
Sims lands a nice shot to the body.
Sims stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Sims receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sims pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simon Sims.
Sims walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
A big left from Sims misses.
Simon Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sims moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sims cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sims walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sims.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Sims struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sims effectively controlling the action here.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Sims tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sims.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Sims is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Sims working aggressively here.
Sims slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Sims.
Romero letting Sims take a breather here.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Third Round Romero.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!
A relieved looking Third Round Romero 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Shelter - Message of the Bhagavat. Azevedo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randhawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azevedo 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.
Randhawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Azevedo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azevedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randhawa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azevedo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randhawa.
Randhawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Azevedo off and has taken his back!
Randhawa is working for a rear naked choke. Azevedo is not defending it well and Randhawa has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Azevedo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Azevedo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande's entrance music is Gemini Club-Sparklers. A fine choice. James La Grande has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Allen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen tries to land a body kick
and La Grande counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
Allen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
La Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
La Grande changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allen misses with a leg kick.
Allen throws a front kick aimed at La Grande's knee but La Grande avoids it well.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but La Grande is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow La Grande down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Parker Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but La Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Grande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from La Grande.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
La Grande blocks a head kick by Allen.
La Grande wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen connects with the punch.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
La Grande tries to counter with a takedown but Allen is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as La Grande blocks the leg kick.
Parker Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen connects with a right hand. La Grande shakes it off.
La Grande is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
La Grande with a poor takedown
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Grande drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
La Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
La Grande half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Grande is breathing heavily.
That kick from Allen tenderised La Grande's leg. La Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of La Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into La Grande's torso.
Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Grande.
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Grande backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Grande tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La Grande is rocked!
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh La Grande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen thuds a left hand into La Grande's body.
La Grande is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Allen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! La Grande crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in La Grande's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parker Allen!
Parker Allen is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Parker Allen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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