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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Krystian Cierpka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Krystian Cierpka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cierpka connects with an inside leg kick.
Cierpka throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cierpka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cierpka keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cierpka is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins pushes down on Cierpka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Cierpka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cierpka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cierpka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cierpka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cierpka trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins advances position into side control!
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins trying to control the position but Cierpka is working away.
Cierpka sneaks back into half guard.
Collins trying to advance position but Cierpka counters by regaining guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Cierpka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cierpka is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cierpka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cierpka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Cierpka is rocked!
Cierpka keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Oh Cierpka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Cierpka's brow.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cierpka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cierpka stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Cierpka misses with a looping right.
Collins 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.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cierpka's head.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cierpka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Misha Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joanna Piechocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Piechocka's choice of entrance music: Kill YOU !!!. On his way into the cage it seems that Ed Frettish has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ed Frettish seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
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133 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joanna Piechocka!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frettish checks it well.
Piechocka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Frettish as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka tries to clinch there but Frettish circles away.
Frettish misses with a straight right.
Piechocka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frettish.
Piechocka tries to clinch up but Frettish circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka ducks under a wild hook from Frettish.
Piechocka wants to clinch.
Ed Frettish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frettish connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Piechocka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frettish circles away.
Frettish lands with an overhand left.
Piechocka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Piechocka shoots in looking for a takedown but Frettish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piechocka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Frettish misses its target.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanna Piechocka.
Frettish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frettish misses the shot to the body.
Piechocka tries to counter with a clinch but Frettish shakes him off and moves away.
Piechocka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frettish avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frettish throws a looping overhand right but Piechocka ducks down to avoid it.
Piechocka wants to counter the offense by Frettish and move into the clinch position.
Piechocka looks for a takedown but Frettish sprawls well.
It looked like Frettish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Piechocka.
Frettish looks to land a right hand but Piechocka moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frettish throws a hook to the side of Piechocka's head but Piechocka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piechocka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piechocka shoots in looking for a takedown. Frettish tries to sprawl out of it but Piechocka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frettish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frettish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Frettish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frettish misses with an uppercut.
Frettish misses with the combination.
Piechocka wants to counter with a clinch but Frettish pushes him away.
Piechocka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka slips under a jab from Frettish.
Piechocka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frettish misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Frettish lands.
Frettish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Piechocka slips a jab from Frettish.
Frettish sets himself, and Piechocka steps forward looking for the clinch! Frettish avoids it this time.
Piechocka tries for a takedown but Frettish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frettish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piechocka can do to turn this around?
Frettish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piechocka wants to counter the offense by Frettish and move into the clinch position.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frettish misses with a hook. Piechocka ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piechocka.
Frettish has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.
Frettish managing to block the knees to the body from Piechocka.
Frettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Frettish.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frettish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frettish lands with a left to the head.
Piechocka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frettish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanna Piechocka.
Frettish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish manages to break the clinch.
Frettish closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Frettish.
Frettish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Piechocka's head backwards.
Piechocka darts in looking for a takedown but Frettish gets double underhooks and turns Piechocka into the cage.
Piechocka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piechocka.
A counter left hand to the body from Frettish misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frettish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piechocka wants to counter with a clinch but Frettish pushes him away.
Frettish slaps away a takedown attempt from Piechocka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frettish misses with a straight right.
Piechocka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frettish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piechocka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piechocka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frettish throws a right and a left that Piechocka avoids nicely.
Frettish sets himself, and Piechocka steps forward looking for the clinch! Frettish avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Frettish dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Frettish misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frettish, as that shot connected.
Piechocka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frettish as he jumps to the side.
Frettish is looking to counter punch.
Frettish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ed Frettish is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piechocka is rocked!
Frettish looks to land a right hand but Piechocka moved out of range.
Piechocka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frettish loads up on a big right hand but Piechocka slips the punch.
Frettish misses the shot to the body.
Piechocka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frettish throws an off balance right hand
and Piechocka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Piechocka punishes Frettish's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piechocka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frettish looks to throw the jab but Piechocka is out of range.
Frettish throws an overhand right that lands on Piechocka's shoulder, as Piechocka tries to avoid the shot.
Piechocka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frettish misses with an uppercut. Piechocka saw that one coming.
Frettish works the jab nicely.
Frettish cracks Piechocka with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piechocka doesn't seem bothered though.
Piechocka shoots in looking for a takedown but Frettish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piechocka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanna Piechocka.
Frettish throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Piechocka wants to clinch up but Frettish keeps it at a distance.
Frettish misses with a double jab.
Piechocka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Frettish as Piechocka shoots in.
Frettish stuffs the takedown attempt from Piechocka. Piechocka gets slowly back to his feet.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Piechocka manages to avoid it.
Joanna Piechocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frettish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piechocka is still on wobbly legs! Can Frettish finish him?
Frettish moves into the clinch.
Ed Frettish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piechocka seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Frettish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piechocka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frettish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Piechocka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Piechocka up against the cage.
Piechocka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frettish backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Frettish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frettish 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Frettish!
Joanna Piechocka spoke after the fight, saying 'Szczęście ratuje ludzi, gry braknie im odwagi. Wrócę silniejsza !!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dmx Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Craftt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Craftt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craftt prevents the takedown attempt.
Craftt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craftt manages to break the clinch.
Craftt closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craftt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin Craftt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jones.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craftt pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Craftt darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craftt slowing the pace effectively.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt breaks from the clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Craftt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones has Craftt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Craftt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craftt rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craftt working Jones over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt stalling.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Craftt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craftt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craftt is defending well.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craftt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones is trying to stall.
Craftt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craftt stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craftt.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Craftt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Craftt lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craftt down to the mat. Craftt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Craftt lands an uppercut.
Craftt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Craftt breaks the clinch.
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!
Craftt is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Craftt tries to clinch up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craftt tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Martin Craftt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craftt has managed to clinch.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
Craftt is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craftt down to the mat. Craftt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Craftt clinches.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Craftt's head but Craftt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craftt looks to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Craftt moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Craftt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Martin Craftt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craftt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craftt clinches.
Craftt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Craftt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jones.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craftt prevents it.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craftt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Craftt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craftt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craftt lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Craftt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craftt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craftt wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Craftt shakes him off and moves away.
Craftt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craftt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Craftt shakes him off and moves away.
Craftt tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Craftt wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craftt swivels and escapes.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones with the counter takedown but Craftt avoids it easily.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Craftt.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Craftt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Craftt won't be happy with that.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Craftt trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craftt wants to escape the position.
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 Martin Craftt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones throws a low kick but Craftt moves out of range easily.
Craftt tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Craftt doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Craftt wants to clinch.
Craftt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones has Craftt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Craftt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craftt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin Craftt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jones.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craftt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Craftt stalling against the cage.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Craftt stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Craftt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craftt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Craftt taking a breather.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craftt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craftt clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands a nice elbow.
Craftt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Craftt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craftt gets a clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Craftt manages to get underhooks.
Craftt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Craftt trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Craftt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin Craftt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craftt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Craftt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craftt, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Craftt!
An out of breath Martin Craftt 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Sorokov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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32
147 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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25
146 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mooseheads.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Mooseheads moves out of range of the strikes.
Mooseheads throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
Sorokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mooseheads looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mooseheads is working for a submission of some sort.
Mooseheads has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Sorokov is defending well.
Mooseheads missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sorokov wants to get back to full guard.
Sorokov moves into full guard.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sorokov dives on top into guard.
Mooseheads is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sorokov rolls with it to try and escape but Mooseheads cranks on the arm and Sorokov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Mooseheads!
A pretty intense looking Mac Mooseheads took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge's entrance music is Litte Things - One Direction. A fine choice. Gattuso has chosen WAR-Low Rider as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
219 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gattuso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gattuso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gattuso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spooge looking to sit in guard and control but Gattuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spooge looking for a guillotine here but Gattuso defends easily.
Spooge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gattuso passes into half guard.
Spooge is doing well to control the position and prevent Gattuso from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge is in trouble now - Gattuso has advanced to mount!
Gattuso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gattuso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gattuso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spooge is squirming around, avoiding Gattuso's attempts to control the action.
Gattuso in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spooge tries to reverse the position but Gattuso maintains control.
Spooge wants to hold on but Gattuso pushes him away.
Spooge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooge is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gattuso is landing with some decent strikes but Spooge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gattuso with shots to the head and body - Spooge looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso landing strikes from the mount.
Spooge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gattuso looking to control.
Gattuso has control of Spooge's left arm, preventing Spooge from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spooge is controlling him.
Gattuso is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Spooge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso keeping full guard, as Spooge tries to pass.
Gattuso trying to keep a closed guard but Spooge is proving a slippery customer.
Spooge looking to pass the guard.
Spooge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gattuso wants to stand and escape but Spooge is having none of it.
Spooge wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
Gattuso wants to stand but Spooge is controlling the position.
Gattuso pushes Spooge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gattuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spooge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gattuso with a jab.
Spooge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Gattuso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spooge. That's going to slow Gattuso down.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spooge checks a low kick from Gattuso.
Spooge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gattuso misses with a wild body shot.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Spooge.
Gattuso lands an overhand right.
Gattuso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gattuso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loves To Spooge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso tries to bum rush Spooge with a series of wild strikes but Spooge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spooge tries to clinch up but Gattuso circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Gattuso as he connects with a hook.
Gattuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spooge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spooge moves to clinch but Gattuso breaks away
and Gattuso counters with a left and a right that stings Spooge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso cracks Spooge with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spooge.
Gattuso catches Spooge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Javier Gattuso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spooge throws a chopping leg kick but Gattuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spooge blocks a jab.
Spooge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gattuso looks to land a body kick but Spooge moved away.
Spooge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gattuso just manages to avoid it.
Spooge wants to clinch
and Gattuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spooge throws a leg kick that misses.
Spooge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGattuso.
Gattuso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Gattuso there.
Spooge is rocked!
Spooge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gattuso keeps the fight on the outside.
Spooge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gattuso moves out of range of the leg kick from Spooge.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spooge has time to react.
Gattuso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gattuso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gattuso drops Spooge with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spooge looks back up at him and smiles so Gattuso waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
An inside leg kick lands from Spooge.
Spooge is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spooge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gattuso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gattuso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spooge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gattuso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spooge.
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spooge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso tries a quick counter leg kick but Spooge is wise to it.
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch but Gattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gattuso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gattuso scores with a jab to the body.
Gattuso misses with a looping right.
Spooge scoring well with a low kick there.
Spooge throws a solid leg kick but Gattuso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spooge.
Gattuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spooge was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattuso.
Spooge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spooge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spooge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gattuso's calf.
Gattuso misses with a looping right.
Gattuso checks a leg kick nicely.
Spooge throws a leg kick which misses Gattuso's front leg but catches the back leg as Gattuso tries to avoid it.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Gattuso counters with a straight right hand.
Gattuso takes a swing at Spooge's ribcage but misses.
Spooge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch but Gattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spooges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Spooge.
Spooge is looking to chop away at Gattuso's legs.
Spooge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gattuso.
Spooge motions for Gattuso to come forward. Spooge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spooge.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spooge.
Spooge connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Spooge.
Spooge blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Gattuso counters with a nice body shot.
Gattuso blocks a low kick nicely.
Gattuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Gattuso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gattuso swings for the body but Spooge moves out of range.
Gattuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spooge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gattuso has time to react.
Gattuso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gattuso throws a leg kick which misses Spooge's front leg but catches the back leg as Spooge tries to avoid it.
Gattuso tries to land a leg kick but Spooge saw it coming and moves away.
Spooge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Gattuso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gattuso throws a hook but Spooge avoids it easily.
Spooge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spooge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gattuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gattuso misses with a straight left.
Gattuso thuds his right hand into Spooge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spooge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gattuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spooge fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Gattuso.
Gattuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spooge.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spooge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spooge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spooge moves into range and clinches up with Gattuso.
Spooge landing knees to the body.
Gattuso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spooge struggles to land a body shot inside as Gattuso controls his hands.
Loves To Spooge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spooge doesn't manage to clinch there - Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso connects with a single shot there.
Spooge tries a low kick but Gattuso avoids it.
Gattuso steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spooge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gattuso throws a hook to the side of Spooge's head but Spooge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Gattuso backs away, Spooge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Gattuso checks it.
Spooge is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gattuso! But no joy.
Gattuso throws a sloppy head kick and Spooge moves out of range easily.
Gattuso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spooge, right into the meat.
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spooge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spooge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spooge throws a low kick, looking for Gattuso's leg but Gattuso calmly moves out of range.
Spooge swinging wildly here.
Spooge misses with a low kick.
Gattuso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spooge throws a low kick but Gattuso avoids it.
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Javier Gattuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gattuso throws a body kick that misses.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gattuso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Spooge - that landed with a thud.
Spooge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gattuso's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spooge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch but Gattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spooge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gattuso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gattuso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Gattuso blocks the low kick.
Spooge clinches up with Gattuso and pushes him back against the cage.
Spooge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gattuso, as that shot connected.
Gattuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gattuso scores with a one two! Spooge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spooge misses with a low kick as Gattuso jumps back.
Spooge instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spooge fails to land.
Gattuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spooge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gattuso's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Gattuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gattuso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Gattuso!
Our winner, Javier Gattuso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pump Up The Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
61 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wednesday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wednesday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wednesday throws a one two combo.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wednesday takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wednesday scores with a nice head shot.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wednesday but Wednesday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wednesday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wednesday misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Wednesday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wednesday throws out the jab.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. Wednesday didn't expect that.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wednesday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wednesday keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wednesday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wednesday scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wednesday throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Wednesday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wednesday misses with a combination
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wednesday wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wednesday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wednesday works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wednesday keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back!
Banner wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Banner misses.
Wednesday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Wednesday tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
An attempted straight right counter from Wednesday misses the target.
Alpo Wednesday is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday scores with a body shot.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banner lands in his opponent's guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wednesday holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wednesday keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wednesday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wednesday throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
Banner jabs Wednesday right on the nose. Wednesday blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wednesday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
A telegraphed right hand from Wednesday misses the target.
Banner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Wednesday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Wednesday as Banner shoots in.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
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 Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wednesday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Wednesday misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wednesday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wednesday tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is trying to control. Wednesday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wednesday is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wednesday wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Wednesday is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Wednesday's hands, connecting with Wednesday's forehead.
Banner thows a huge punch but Wednesday dodges it nicely.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wednesday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wednesday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wednesday defends it well.
Banner is stalling here. Wednesday is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wednesday has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wednesday decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Wednesday ducks down to avoid it.
Wednesday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Wednesday. That snapped Banner's head back.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wednesday jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Wednesday lands with an overhand left.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wednesday cracks Banner with a good jab.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Banner throws a series of punches but Wednesday moves out of range.
Wednesday leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Wednesday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wednesday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wednesday pushes Banner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Wednesday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Wednesday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wednesday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Wednesday. Wednesday maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Banner tries to score a body lock takedown but Wednesday shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Wednesday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Wednesday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wednesday connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wednesday. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wednesday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Wednesday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner is trying to maintain a safe position but Wednesday gets an underhook and turns Banner into the cage.
Wednesday misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Banner tries to pull guard but Wednesday won't allow it.
Banner gets through Wednesday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday just leaning against Banner, taking a breather.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Banner is looking for a takedown.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands a right hand.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Wednesday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wednesday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wednesday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with Bruce Banner in that round.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wednesday throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wednesday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wednesday stuffs the takedown.
Banner gets a double leg takedown into Wednesday's guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wednesday keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Banner trying to control but Wednesday is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wednesday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wednesday scores with a decent looking hook.
Wednesday scores with a sloppy right hand. Banner should have avoided that one.
Wednesday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Wednesday as he connects with a hook.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wednesday defends it well.
Banner misses with a takedown
and Wednesday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wednesday thuds his right hand into Banner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner shoots in and drives through. Wednesday sprawls well.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wednesday avoids it really well and circles away.
Wednesday wants to clinch
and Banner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wednesday's guard.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wednesday keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is fighting to break Wednesday's control of his arms but Wednesday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wednesday dives on top into guard.
Wednesday wants to get up but he can't break Banner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wednesday 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alpo Wednesday 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 Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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207 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Pheu Pheu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey Ii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pheu Pheu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pheu Pheu's corner calls for a 1-2. Pheu Pheu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pheu Pheu 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.
Grey Ii misses with a looping right.
Grey Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grey Ii's half guard.
Grey Ii is in trouble now - Pheu Pheu has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii 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.
Pheu Pheu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey Ii wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is nestled in close to Grey Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take a break and control but Grey Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey Ii is pressing down on Pheu Pheu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grey Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pheu Pheu has his foot on Grey Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
Grey Ii has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grey Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey Ii wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pheu Pheu is looking to stand up but Grey Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
Grey Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grey Ii is looking to stand up but Pheu Pheu won't let him.
Grey Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey Ii is looking to stand up but Pheu Pheu won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii won't allow Pheu Pheu to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey Ii has closed the distance and engaged Pheu Pheu in a clinch.
Grey Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii blocks the elbow strike.
Grey Ii tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu presses Grey Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Grey Ii misses.
Pheu Pheu tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a front kick but Grey Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick that misses.
Grey Ii staying out of range there.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Grey Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey Ii checks it well.
Grey Ii tries to clinch there but Pheu Pheu circles away.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
Grey Ii avoids the head kick by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii is looking to counter the offense by Pheu Pheu and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pheu Pheu misses with a leg kick
and Grey Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Pheu Pheu 's knee.
Grey Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pheu Pheu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Grey Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pheu Pheu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grey Ii swivels and escapes.
Pheu Pheu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pheu Pheu punishes Grey Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Grey Ii throws a head kick but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Grey Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pheu Pheu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick as Grey Ii jumps back.
Pheu Pheu tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Ii connects with a right hand. Pheu Pheu shakes it off.
Pheu Pheu defending well as Grey Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Pheu Pheu looks for the body kick but Grey Ii saw that one coming.
Grey Ii misses the shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grey Ii clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu pushes Grey Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii stalling in the clinch.
Grey Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grey Ii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A shot in the inside from Grey Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu throws a head punch that misses.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grey Ii here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Gunmetal Grey Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii'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.
Grey Ii blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii is struggling to control the position.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu letting Grey Ii take a breather here.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu cracks Grey Ii with a nice body shot.
Grey Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grey Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii presses Pheu Pheu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pheu Pheu.
Nice body punch from Grey Ii - that landed with a thud.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Pheu Pheu.
Nice uppercut there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pheu Pheu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grey Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pheu Pheu checks it well.
Grey Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.
Pheu Pheu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grey Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Grey Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice hook to Grey Ii's body. Grey Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pheu Pheu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a sloppy head kick and Grey Ii moves out of range easily.
As Pheu Pheu tries to get set, Grey Ii tries to push him back and clinch up but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid the attempt.
Grey Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.
Pheu Pheu rushes Grey Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Pheu Pheu lands a shoulder strike.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii lands with a left to the head.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Grey Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Grey Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Grey Ii is stalling here.
Grey Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grey Ii lands with a right to the head.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pheu Pheu up against the cage.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
A short right from Grey Ii on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grey Ii backwards.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Pheu Pheu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grey Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kaka Pheu Pheu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pheu Pheu tried to score with a low kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Grey Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Pheu Pheu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey Ii moves in looking to clinch but Pheu Pheu pushes him off.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey Ii checks it well.
Grey Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grey Ii. That's going to slow Pheu Pheu down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ii misses with a body kick.
Pheu Pheu drops his hands momentarily and Grey Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pheu Pheu throws out a leg kick but Grey Ii moves out of range and Pheu Pheu only half commits.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Grey Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey Ii down.
Pheu Pheu blocks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grey Ii if he has to take too many more of those.
Pheu Pheu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grey Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pheu Pheu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grey Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a right hand but Grey Ii moved out of range.
Pheu Pheu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grey Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body punch.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Grey Ii misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii pushes Pheu Pheu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu is working Grey Ii over against the cage.
Pheu Pheu cracks Grey Ii with a nice body shot.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu scores with a shot to the side of Grey Ii's head.
Grey Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Grey Ii tries to stall but Pheu Pheu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pheu Pheu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Grey Ii blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii prevents a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Grey Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Grey Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii digs a right hand into Pheu Pheu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pheu Pheu's gas tank.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grey Ii working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii had his way with Kaka Pheu Pheu in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grey Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pheu Pheu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grey Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grey Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pheu Pheu 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.
Pheu Pheu wants to land a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
Good shot there by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey Ii lands a head shot.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a body kick but Grey Ii moved away.
Grey Ii cracks Pheu Pheu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu thumps Grey Ii with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. That's going to slow Grey Ii down.
Pheu Pheu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey Ii. Grey Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick
and Pheu Pheu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grey Ii.
A low kick from Pheu Pheu is predictable there
and Grey Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii trying to control the position but instead, Pheu Pheu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grey Ii into the cage.
A short uppercut from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Grey Ii to work.
Grey Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu blocking some punches.
Grey Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey Ii blocking some punches.
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grey Ii.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grey Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey Ii controls his hands.
Grey Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey Ii.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey Ii's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunmetal Grey Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grey Ii 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 50:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gunmetal Grey Ii gave a big smile as he said 'Foi um prazer te derrotar SALIM , seu fraco.'.
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