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KOTB 27: Puxa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Karate is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hyury Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Karate!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Karate scores with a head kick.
Karate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freire.
Karate throws a nice head kick!
Karate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Freire does no damage.
Karate looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Freire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Freire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karate - the referee stops the clock and Freire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karate. Freire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karate counters with a body kick.
Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate blocks a head kick by Freire.
Freire misses with a wild combination.
Karate is looking for the big counter here.
Freire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karate.
Karate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freire circles away.
Freire throws a right and a left that Karate avoids nicely.
Karate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freire misses with a head kick.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
Freire throws a big counter combination but Karate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate misses with a body shot.
Karate throws a head kick that misses.
Karate lands with a slapping head kick.
Karate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Freire is rocked!
Freire wants to stay close but Karate steps back to make room for something. Freire seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Karate and Freire drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Karate!
Joey Karate made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Top Dogz as his entrance music. Bruce Zimbardo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Zimbardo catches Karlsson right on the button with a cross.
Zimbardo misses with a body kick.
Zimbardo lands a really nice looking cross but Karlsson seems unphased.
Zimbardo lands a head kick!
Zimbardo throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Karlsson throwing shots but Zimbardo is blocking nicely.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Zimbardo is having none of it.
Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing good reports from Zimbardo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
Zimbardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
Zimbardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zimbardo tries to get out of the position.
Zimbardo is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zimbardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlsson.
Zimbardo has hold of Karlsson's hands but Karlsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson decides to return to a standing position.
Karlsson moves forwards but Zimbardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zimbardo is looking to slow Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Zimbardo digs a good body shot into Karlsson's ribs.
Zimbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimbardo, which made it look bad.
Karlsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zimbardo did well to prevent Karlsson getting side control.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zimbardo defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Zimbardo manages to get to full guard.
Zimbardo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zimbardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimbardo, not yet.
Zimbardo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimbardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimbardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimbardo trying 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.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Zimbardo.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimbardo.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce Zimbardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Karlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zimbardo.
No luck for Karlsson with that takedown attempt.
Zimbardo throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson feints a counter leg kick.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that half lands.
Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Zimbardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zimbardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimbardo.
Karlsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zimbardo throws a lazy body kick
and Karlsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zimbardo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimbardo is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Zimbardo trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Zimbardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with a low kick.
Zimbardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zimbardo takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbardo throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Zimbardo misses.
Zimbardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown. Zimbardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Zimbardo working a defensive guard here.
Zimbardo is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Zimbardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimbardo is one step ahead there.
Zimbardo won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Magnus Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimbardo content to stall in guard here.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Zimbardo is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimbardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimbardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson holds on to Zimbardo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zimbardo tries to advance to mount but Karlsson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face as Zimbardo controls the position.
Zimbardo trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Karlsson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position.
Zimbardo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zimbardo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zimbardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Zimbardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zimbardo pushing down on Karlsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karlsson trying to hold on to Zimbardo's head to control him but Zimbardo postures up.
Karlsson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbardo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Zimbardo dominated that second round.
That's time! Zimbardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zimbardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karlsson. That did some damage!
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zimbardo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zimbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimbardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zimbardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zimbardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Zimbardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zimbardo lunges at Karlsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karlsson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo cracks Karlsson with a good jab.
Zimbardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Zimbardo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Zimbardo there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zimbardo. Karlsson shrugs it off though.
Zimbardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zimbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Karlsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimbardo defends it well.
Zimbardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zimbardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson unleashes a big counter combination but Zimbardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zimbardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zimbardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Zimbardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Zimbardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimbardo pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimbardo lands a jab to the head.
Zimbardo misses with a body shot.
Zimbardo jabs at Karlsson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimbardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zimbardo misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karlsson.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zimbardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Zimbardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karlsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zimbardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson controls Zimbardo momentarily but Zimbardo frees himself.
Zimbardo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karlsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karlsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zimbardo stacks Karlsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zimbardo!
Zimbardo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Zimbardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zimbardo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Zimbardo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiry Torikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiry Torikama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benny Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshiry Torikama!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Torikama jumps back.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torikama throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Torikama takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torikama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torikama tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Torikama controlling him for the moment.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torikama throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torikama throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torikama's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Torikama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torikama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson trying to control the action but Torikama is working from the bottom.
Torikama trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torikama has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Torikama is trying to escape the mount.
Torikama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Torikama is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torikama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torikama tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torikama is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torikama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Torikama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torikama wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Torikama is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torikama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torikama trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
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.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Torikama trying to control here.
Torikama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torikama wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torikama is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torikama dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torikama throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Torikama 's knee.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torikama counters with a takedown into side control.
Torikama looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Torikama working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Torikama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torikama thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torikama wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to roll over but Torikama keeps him under control.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Torikama scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Torikama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torikama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torikama is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yoshiry Torikama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torikama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama chips away with some ground and pound.
Torikama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torikama.
Torikama passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torikama misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Torikama won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Torikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torikama looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torikama working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Torikama is working from the bottom.
Torikama wants to sweep but no luck.
Torikama pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Torikama wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Torikama keeps moving.
Torikama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Torikama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torikama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Torikama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torikama throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Torikama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson wants to control but Torikama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torikama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Torikama working Johnson over with strikes.
Torikama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiry Torikama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Torikama jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torikama.
Benny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torikama tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stuns Torikama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Torikama.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Torikama.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torikama misses with a hook.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torikama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
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!
Torikama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Torikama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torikama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Torikama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Torikama lands a big elbow.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Torikama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Torikama's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshiry Torikama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Sheik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Sheik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouje Bougoumou!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheik doesn't manage to clinch there - Bougoumou circles away.
Sheik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheik fails to land with a series of punches.
Bougoumou lands with a straight right. Sheik didn't see that one coming.
Bougoumou jabs Sheik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheik. Bougoumou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bougoumou misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bougoumou takes one on the button.
Sheik tries to clinch there but Bougoumou circles away.
Bougoumou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sheik kicks Bougoumou off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bougoumou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bougoumou connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou's corner calls for a 1-2. Bougoumou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bougoumou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bougoumou pulls guard effortlessly.
Bougoumou controls Sheik momentarily but Sheik frees himself.
Sheik throws a big elbow that misses.
Bougoumou is looking for a triangle but Sheik pushes his legs off easily.
Bougoumou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bougoumou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheik is just riding it out for now. Bougoumou eventually gives up the hold.
Bougoumou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheik is just riding it out for now. Bougoumou eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sheik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bougoumou.
Sheik looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou passes to full mount!
Bougoumou is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bougoumou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ouje Bougoumou!
A relieved looking Ouje Bougoumou 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hot Rod. Styles has chosen "Breath" by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Billy Styles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20
191 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Styles!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styles.
Murphy lands a left and a right that send Styles crashing to the mat, dazed. Murphy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Styles is rocked!
It looks like Billy Styles has been cut.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy moves out of range as Styles strikes.
Styles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice right hand that sends Styles toppling to the canvas! Styles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murphy finish him?!
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Billy Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Styles to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Murphy!
Brandon Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janish Jasperdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Takajiri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryo Takajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janish Jasperdek!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jasperdek clinches with his opponent.
Jasperdek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasperdek prevents a body shot from Takajiri.
Jasperdek lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jasperdek is trying to control the action in half guard but Takajiri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jasperdek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takajiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Jasperdek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takajiri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasperdek drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jasperdek as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Takajiri screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jasperdek! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Janish Jasperdek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Code Orange - My World. Marty Mcfly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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19
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puchowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puchowski misses with a double jab.
Puchowski slips a jab and a cross from Mcfly.
Puchowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcfly connects with the punch.
Mcfly stuns Puchowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puchowski throws a right hand that Mcfly ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcfly also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Mcfly there.
Mcfly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puchowski misses with a looping left.
Puchowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puchowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcfly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puchowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puchowski gets a clinch.
Puchowski breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Puchowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puchowski misses with an uppercut
and Mcfly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcfly swats away the attempt to clinch by Puchowski.
Mcfly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puchowski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcfly circles away quickly and effectively.
Puchowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcfly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puchowski is looking to clinch.
Puchowski takes one to the side of the head.
Puchowski 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.
Mcfly misses the shot to the body.
Mcfly blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puchowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfly lands with a good body shot.
Puchowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puchowski is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Mcfly.
Mcfly lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Mcfly has knocked Puchowski down with a huge combo! Mcfly steps away and waves a wobbly Puchowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puchowski is rocked!
It looks like Ezekiel Puchowski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfly closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Puchowski out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Mcfly!
A very excited looking Marty Mcfly 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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20
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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21
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giblert Melendez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez lands a jab to the head.
Melendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Melendez manages to step out the way in time.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melendez .
Melendez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Melendez moves his leg out of the way.
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melendez looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries a low kick but Melendez avoids it.
Melendez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melendez 's sensitive parts.
Melendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Melendez will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Melendez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva cracks Melendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giblert Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A slow jab from Melendez misses its intended target.
Melendez lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Melendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Melendez blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva slips under a jab from Melendez .
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Melendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva thows a body kick. Melendez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Melendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva feints and then cracks Melendez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melendez down.
Silva looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Melendez misses the target.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Melendez .
Melendez tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Melendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Melendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Melendez sees coming a mile off.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melendez .
Melendez loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Melendez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melendez scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Melendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melendez .
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Melendez avoids it.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Melendez throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melendez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez . Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Melendez loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giblert Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Melendez lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Melendez throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Melendez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Melendez blocks the leg kick.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melendez to score with a decent uppercut.
Melendez throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Melendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva with a nice cross.
Melendez lands a head shot.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Melendez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melendez is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Melendez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Melendez throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Melendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Melendez really felt that one!
Silva walks into a jab.
Melendez throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Melendez blocks it well.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva throws a push kick but Melendez slaps the foot to one side.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez .
A little feinted left hand from Melendez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melendez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melendez 's calf.
Melendez digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Melendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Giblert Melendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Melendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melendez .
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Melendez lands a right hand.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Melendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Melendez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Melendez controls his hands.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melendez 's elbow.
Melendez misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Melendez blocks an elbow strike.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva gets through Melendez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melendez tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
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 Giblert Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Melendez 's side.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melendez misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Melendez 's knee.
Melendez slips under a jab.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melendez misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Melendez does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Melendez .
Melendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Melendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melendez throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Melendez wants to clinch.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melendez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Melendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Melendez should have avoided that one.
Silva slips under a jab from Melendez .
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Melendez takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Melendez misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Silva misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Melendez . Those never looked like landing.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Melendez .
Melendez tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Melendez scores with a four punch combination!
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melendez .
Melendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Melendez throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Melendez avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Melendez throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Melendez .
Silva moves out of range as Melendez strikes.
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva thows a body kick. Melendez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Giblert Melendez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melendez .
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Melendez misses with a hook
and Melendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melendez throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Melendez avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melendez s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Melendez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Melendez tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Melendez avoids it with no problem.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Melendez 's shoulder, as Melendez tries to avoid the shot.
Melendez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva moves away from the strike by Melendez .
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melendez is able to avoid easily.
Melendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Melendez looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws out a counter right but Melendez avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melendez .
A shot to the body from Melendez misses
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melendez in his tracks.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Melendez catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Melendez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Melendez off balance momentarily.
Melendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Melendez swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Melendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to clinch.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Melendez is looking for a counter combo.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Melendez lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Melendez misses with a double jab
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melendez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
Melendez throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva thuds a left hand into Melendez 's body.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melendez throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melendez throws a shot to the body.
Melendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melendez throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melendez misses the body punch
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melendez misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Melendez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Melendez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Melendez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starling Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Melendez .
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva avoids the body shot from Melendez .
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melendez misses with a right hand
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Melendez really felt that one!
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melendez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Melendez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez .
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Melendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Melendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giblert Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a leg kick but Melendez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melendez clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Melendez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Melendez fails to land.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Melendez controls his hands.
Melendez blocks a body shot from Silva.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melendez digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melendez 's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Starling Silva.
I think Melendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giblert Melendez !
Giblert Melendez retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Giblert Melendez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think La Grande might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gemini Club-Sparklers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. La Grande did well to prevent Campos getting side control.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campos wants to stand up but La Grande has a hold of him and won't allow it.
La Grande's coaches at La Grande BJJ & Muay Thai have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande actively working from the bottom here.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos is working for a submission of some sort.
Campos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under La Grande.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Grande actively working from the bottom here.
La Grande is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campos pulls his head out easily.
La Grande actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
La Grande wants to improve his position but Campos is controlling well.
Campos decides to stand and escape the position.
La Grande on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos tries to bum rush La Grande with a series of wild strikes but La Grande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Grande tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Campos manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Campos.
La Grande appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campos lands with a kick to the temple. La Grande shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like James La Grande has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Campos.
La Grande scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Grande is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Grande.
Campos gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Grande tries to free his leg and advance position but Campos is retaining full guard.
Campos pushes La Grande off and scrambles back to his feet.
Campos throws a sloppy head kick and La Grande moves out of range easily.
Campos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
La Grande looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campos gets to his feet. La Grande looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
La Grande dives in and scores a takedown into Campos's guard.
La Grande thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
Campos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La Grande defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Grande wants to get up but he can't break Campos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campos wants to get back to his feet but La Grande is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
La Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Campos's legs - danger averted.
La Grande with a flurry of punches that miss.
La Grande with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campos looking to control.
Campos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Grande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Grande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Grande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Campos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James La Grande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Campos decides to stand up, so the ref orders La Grande to his feet.
A punch combination from Campos misses.
La Grande drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
La Grande tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Grande has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Grande working the ground and pound but Campos is defending the strikes.
La Grande sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Campos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Grande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campos keeps working.
Campos is trying to control La Grande's posture but La Grande avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande grinds an elbow into Campos's temple.
Campos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Campos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campos can't do much from the bottom here.
Campos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, La Grande asserts his dominance and retains side control.
La Grande is working to tighten his grip on Campos's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Campos has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but La Grande is really squeezing tight and eventually Campos passes out! La Grande breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James La Grande!
An out of breath James La Grande thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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