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UVT 358: Spring Cleaning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
11 - 1 - 1 |
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159 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Strasser finds it's way through Bruny's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strasser.
Bruny is looking to clinch but Strasser is avoiding it.
Bruny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strasser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bruny is in Strasser's guard.
Bruny slips nicely into half guard.
Bruny is working for a kimura but Strasser is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strasser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruny.
Bruny tries to pass to full mount but Strasser defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strasser is just riding it out for now. Bruny eventually gives up the hold.
Bruny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strasser sees it coming and defends easily.
Bruny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strasser is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruny seems to be working for a kimura but Strasser defends the submission attempt.
Bruny seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruny is working for a kimura but Strasser is defending it quite comfortably.
Strasser keeping hold of Bruny's head, controlling as best he can.
Bruny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strasser is just riding it out for now. Bruny eventually gives up the hold.
Bruny is looking for a kimura but Strasser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruny to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny seems to be looking for submissions.
Bruny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bruny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Strasser to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bruny postures up.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser won't allow Bruny to sweep him here.
Bruny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bruny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Strasser puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bruny gets full guard.
Bruny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strasser controlling from the top position.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bruny shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strasser was covering up waiting for the punch and Bruny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
Strasser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strasser gets to his feet - Bruny follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strasser's waist but Strasser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruny off to one side.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strasser defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruny checks a leg kick.
Bruny drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
Bruny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bruny is working hard here to advance position.
Bruny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strasser passes into half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Strasser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasser pulls his head out easily.
Strasser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bruny is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strasser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strasser's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny looking for the choke but no joy.
Jerome Bruny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruny is looking for the choke from the back position but Strasser is controlling his hands well.
Strasser trying to control the hands but Bruny breaks the grip.
Strasser is in a bad position with Bruny working for a choke. Strasser manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strasser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruny wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruny, not yet.
Strasser content to stall in guard here.
Bruny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruny looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruny, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strasser looking to pass the guard.
Strasser preventing the sweep.
Strasser pushing down on Bruny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bruny shoots in but Strasser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strasser misses with the combination.
Strasser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strasser throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruny misses with a takedown
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Strasser as Bruny shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Strasser slams his shin into Bruny's torso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strasser!
Danga de danga de dang - Strasser scores with a four punch combination!
Strasser lands with a nice body punch.
Bruny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strasser circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruny.
Strasser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strasser cracks a nice hook into Bruny's ribs.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny shoots for a double leg takedown but Strasser sprawls well. He's pushed Bruny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Strasser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruny lands in his opponent's guard.
Strasser is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny has gone for a leg lock! Strasser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bruny's guard.
Bruny wants to sweep here but Strasser controlling him for the moment.
Strasser gets to his feet - Bruny follows without any prompting.
Bruny shoots for a double leg takedown but Strasser sprawls well. He's pushed Bruny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strasser lands with a nice body punch.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strasser avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strasser avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strasser.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Strasser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruny is defended easily by Strasser.
Rosen Strasser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strasser leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strasser scores with a hook to the body. Bruny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strasser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasser lands a high kick!
Strasser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Strasser, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny darts in looking for a takedown but Strasser gets double underhooks and turns Bruny into the cage.
Good leg kick by Strasser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strasser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strasser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Bruny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Strasser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strasser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Bruny avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strasser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg.
A cross from Strasser lands.
Strasser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Strasser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strasser finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruny's head.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strasser leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strasser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strasser thows a body kick. Bruny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strasser lunges at Bruny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruny's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny.
Bruny shoots for a takedown but Strasser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Strasser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strasser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosen Strasser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strasser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Strasser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Larsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now I Lay Thee Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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45
174 lbs
54 - 27 - 0 |
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34
200 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uematsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Uematsu's coach down at Animal House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uematsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Larsson moves in looking to clinch but Uematsu pushes him off.
Larsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUematsu.
Larsson throws a push kick but Uematsu slaps the foot to one side.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uematsu closes the distance and pushes Larsson back into the cage.
Uematsu pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uematsu prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Uematsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Uematsu.
Larsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot in the inside from Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Uematsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Uematsu.
A short uppercut from Uematsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Uematsu scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Uematsu.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uematsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uematsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larsson stalling in the clinch.
Uematsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Uematsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsson is rocked!
A short left from Uematsu.
Oh Larsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Larsson - that landed with a thud.
Uematsu is trying to stall.
Larsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
Larsson digs a right hand into Uematsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uematsu's gas tank.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uematsu as Larsson tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
A short left from Uematsu.
Uematsu trying to stall but Larsson improves his position.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uematsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larssons head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larsson.
Larsson taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsson as Uematsu tries to tie him up.
Uematsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larsson is keeping busy.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uematsu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Uematsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uematsu.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uematsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Uematsu stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uematsu rushes Larsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson is struggling to control the position.
Larsson stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uematsu as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Uematsu lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larsson up against the cage.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Larsson takes a shot to the head.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Uematsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Uematsu into the cage.
Uematsu lands a left hand.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Larsson trying to stall but Uematsu improves his position.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
Larsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson taking a breather.
Uematsu lands with a light punch inside.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Uematsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uematsu tries to work over Larsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Uematsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsson is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Uematsu.
Larsson cracks Uematsu with a nice body shot.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uematsu.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Uematsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
Larsson just leaning against Uematsu, taking a breather.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Larsson tries to stall but Uematsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uematsu working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to stall but Uematsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uematsu just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
Uematsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uematsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uematsu lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uematsu blocks an uppercut.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uematsu lands with a nice body kick.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uematsu flicks out a counter leg kick but Larsson steps away.
Uematsu misses the shot to the body.
Uematsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uematsu manages to avoid it.
Uematsu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uematsu has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uematsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Uematsu leaning against his opponent.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uematsu as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uematsu controls the action.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uematsu.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson tries a body shot but Uematsu blocks it.
Larsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uematsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Hironobu Uematsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Uematsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson wants to stall.
Larsson tries a body shot but Uematsu blocks it.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Uematsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uematsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uematsu lands a left hand.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uematsu up against the cage.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uematsu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hironobu Uematsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Dan Dority will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Dority tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dority manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dority counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dority fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ninja, pushing him back against the cage.
Dority lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Dority will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ninja up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dority is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Dority.
Ninja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up with Dority, looking for a takedown. Ninja pushes Dority against the cage but Dority circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dority 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.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ninja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dority is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ninja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dority has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ninja but great work by Dority.
Dority stands up and beckons Ninja to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninja is defended easily by Dority.
Dority tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dority counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dority fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dority.
Dority misses with a double jab.
Dority clinches.
Dority taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dority gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dority is pressed up against the cage. Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dority down to the mat. Dority avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ninja looks for a takedown but Dority sprawls well.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown but Dority manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja with a poor takedown
and Dority counters with a nice uppercut.
Dority is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dority misses with a double jab
and Ninja counters with a takedown into side control.
Ninja scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dority to see if he's OK.
Ninja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ninja trying to control the action but Dority is working from the bottom.
Ninja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ninja slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ninja trying to control the position but Dority is working away.
Dority defending against the ground and pound.
Ninja wants to control but Dority is keeping him busy.
Ninja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ninja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Dority dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dority instigates a clinch.
Dority scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dority breaks from the clinch.
Dority smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dority to score with a decent uppercut.
Ninja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dority on his heels. He'll look to pass Dority's guard now, I'm sure.
Test Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dority utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dority controlling Ninja's posture.
Ninja throws an elbow that misses. Dority uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ninja's guard. Nice move by Dority!
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ninja is proving hard to escape from.
Dority has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja has his foot on Dority's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dority works his way back into a safe position though.
Dority would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dority stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ninja goes for a double leg but Dority avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dority continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dority. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ninja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dority's half guard.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dority to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninja wants to pass the guard but Dority is keeping the position.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dority controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja stands up over Dority, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ninja stalling.
Ninja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dority doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ninja.
Dority is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dority avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Dority is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja prevents Dority from improving his position.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Dority is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
Dority is not content to let Ninja control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dority slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
and Dority counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Dority will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ninja shoots in for a double leg but Dority sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninja is looking to clinch.
Dan Dority seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ninja.
Dority has managed to clinch.
Dority lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ninja being controlled against the cage.
Dority has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Dority manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dority lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority breaks from the clinch.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dority to counter with a crisp jab.
Dority paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ninja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dority has closed the distance and engaged Ninja in a clinch.
Dority has Ninja pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dority.
Dority lands a shoulder strike.
Dority working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dority lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dority creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dority digs a right hand into Ninja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ninja's gas tank.
Ninja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dority pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Dority.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dority takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dority takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dority pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dan Dority is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Dority manages to get underhooks.
Ninja goes for a takedown attempt but Dority pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dority. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dority.
Ninja shoots in for a double leg but Dority sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dority might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ninja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dority to the mat! Dority manages to get full guard.
Dority not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dority seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Dority keeps moving.
Ninja wants to pass the guard but Dority is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Dority is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dority is keeping the position for now.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ninja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dority is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dority has escaped and now he's on top!
Dority wants to stand but Ninja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dority stands and steps away. Ninja gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dority comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dority 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Dority!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. Paul Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 32 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simons III moves away.
Simons III walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams 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.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Simons III counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simons III is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simons III has him pressed against the cage.
Simons III is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simons III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Simons III's front leg but catches the back leg as Simons III tries to avoid it.
Simons III fails to land the takedown.
Simons III swinging wildly here.
Williams with a jab.
Simons III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a head kick. Simons III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons III doesn't seem phased though.
Simons III walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simons III. Simons III circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons III doesn't seem phased though.
Simons III throws a leg kick
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Simons III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams scores with a spinning back kick!
Simons III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Simons III counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Simons III.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simons III tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simons III pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simons III throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Simons III goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams jabs at Simons III's body.
Simons III closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simons III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams regains half guard there - taking advantage of Simons III's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Williams gets full guard.
Paul Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams controlling Simons III's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simons III fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Simons III is now in Williams's guard.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III preventing the sweep.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simons III sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Simons III misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a combination but Simons III avoids it well.
Simons III half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simons III takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simons III tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Simons III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simons III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams scores with a head kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Simons III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simons III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simons III's calf.
Simons III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Simons III attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Simons III shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simons III is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simons III is working away from the top position though.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams tries to roll over but Simons III keeps him under control.
Simons III wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Simons III has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Simons III has control of the leg.
Simons III is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simons III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simons III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simons III eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Simons III walks into a left hand.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Simons III tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Simons III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
Our winner, Paul Williams, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
146 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sorokov is fending him off so far but Jay persists. Nope, Sorokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sorokov throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jay 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.
Jay is trying to hold Sorokov in close to prevent damage but Sorokov has managed to pass into half guard.
Jay is looking to improve his position.
Jay is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jay!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sorokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sorokov looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jay is in a horrible position here. Sorokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sorokov landing punches.
Sorokov is landing with some decent strikes but Jay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jay taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorokov looking to finish Jay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jay!
Sorokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sorokov lands with some strikes.
Jay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sorokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sorokov cracks Jay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jay tries to hold on but Sorokov pushes him away.
Sorokov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jay is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorokov.
Sorokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking for a kimura here.
Jay has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jay trying to hold on to Sorokov's head to control him but Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Sorokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorokov connects with a nice short shot to Jay's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorokov connects with a nice short shot to Jay's temple.
Jay trying to hold on to Sorokov's head to control him but Sorokov postures up.
Nice strikes from Sorokov there.
Jay has his hands clasped together around Sorokov's back. He's all about the action.
Sorokov winds up and cracks Jay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Sorokov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorokov lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Sorokov misses its intended target.
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorokov is keeping the position for now.
Sorokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sorokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jay has managed to get both his arms back between Sorokov's legs - danger averted.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay stopping the sweep attempt from Sorokov.
Jay trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Jay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sorokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sorokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Sorokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorokov.
Sorokov in the domination position with Jay hanging on.
Sorokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sorokov lands a few punches from side control.
Jay is not content to let Sorokov control the position.
Jay tries to improve position but can't.
Sorokov scores with punches from side control.
Yuri Sorokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to buck Sorokov off but Sorokov is having none of it.
Jay struggling a bit here.
Sorokov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sorokov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sorokov wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Sorokov stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorokov is working Jay over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jay gets caught flat footed, as Sorokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sorokov is in close to Jay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorokov trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Sorokov is proving a slippery customer.
Sorokov won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sorokov trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Sorokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform us that Jay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay looking to control.
Jay is looking for a triangle but Sorokov pushes his legs off easily.
Sorokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sorokov with a nice head shot there.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Sorokov is proving a slippery customer.
Sorokov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Sorokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sorokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to control the position but Sorokov postures up.
Jay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jay being controlled here, momentarily.
Jay working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sorokov 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorokov is just out of range.
It looked like Sorokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Jay dives in for a single leg takedown but Sorokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sorokov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sorokov does it's job there.
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Sorokov.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorokov blocks the leg kick.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Sorokov. No joy for Jay on that attempt.
Sorokov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorokov rushes Jay and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Sorokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sorokov 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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47
154 lbs
53 - 41 - 0 |
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40
141 lbs
26 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
53 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Del Norte.
Del Norte tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Norte.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Norte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Lee clobbers Del Norte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Del Norte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Del Norte tries to stand but Lee is controlling his head.
Lee is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee parries the strikes from Del Norte easily there. Del Norte is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Norte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Del Norte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Norte passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to hold on but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Del Norte moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee swings for the body but Del Norte moves out of range.
Del Norte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Norte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Del Norte with an uppercut!
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee stuns Del Norte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Del Norte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Norte misses the target.
Del Norte misses with a low kick.
Del Norte loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Del Norte throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
Lee connects with the punch.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Del Norte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with the combination.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Del Norte tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Norte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Del Norte tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Del Norte misses with a two punch combination.
Del Norte dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee moves out of range as Del Norte strikes.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Del Norte's head back.
Del Norte shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Norte misses with a few strikes there.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Norte lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Del Norte's head but Del Norte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Del Norte counters with a left to the body.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Norte in his tracks.
Lee throws a jab when Del Norte was well out of range.
Del Norte is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Del Norte.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Del Norte there.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Del Norte.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Del Norte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Del Norte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee slips under a jab from Del Norte.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee misses the jab.
Del Norte throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Norte.
Del Norte lands with a shot to the body.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Norte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Del Norte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Del Norte misses with a few strikes there.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Norte.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a hook but Del Norte blocks it.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Norte.
Del Norte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Norte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Norte throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a jab from Del Norte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
Del Norte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Del Norte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Norte.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Del Norte finds it's target.
Nice body kick from Del Norte.
Del Norte shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Del Norte throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Del Norte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Norte clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Norte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Del Norte moves away from the strike by Lee.
Del Norte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Del Norte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Del Norte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Norte throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Norte scores with a jab.
Del Norte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Del Norte misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Del Norte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Norte trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep!
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Lee trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Del Norte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
Del Norte is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Del Norte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Del Norte has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Norte trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
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 Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Del Norte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Del Norte throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Del Norte slips under a jab.
Del Norte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Norte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Asher Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Norte at a distance.
Del Norte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Del Norte is out of range.
Lee defending well as Del Norte loads up on a big left hand.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a jab when Del Norte was well out of range.
Lee defending well as Del Norte loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Norte!
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Del Norte slips a jab from Lee.
Del Norte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Norte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Del Norte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Norte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Norte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
Del Norte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Norte shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Asher Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a one two! Del Norte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte scores with a jab to the head.
Lee scores with a hook.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Norte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Norte doesn't seem phased though.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Norte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Norte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Del Norte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Norte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee moves out of range as Del Norte strikes.
Del Norte throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee misses the jab.
Del Norte shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Del Norte looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee stands and steps away. Del Norte gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Del Norte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee cracks Del Norte with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Del Norte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Norte jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Del Norte misses with a wild combination.
Del Norte walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Del Norte throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Del Norte tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Del Norte misses with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Lee!
An out of breath Asher Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fantinaz Del Norte had this to say: 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner has chosen Pump Up The Jam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a straight right.
Quik jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Quik scores with a one two! Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banner 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.
Quik throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Quik tries a head kick but it misses.
Quik scores with a one two! Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quik works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Quik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Quik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quik scores with a head kick. Banner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
A head kick from Quik lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
Quik throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Quik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Quik is defending well.
Quik is not content to let Banner control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner trying to control the action but Quik is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Banner crashes against the mat.
Quik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner trying to control the hands but Quik breaks the grip.
Quik is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quik looking for the choke from the back.
Quik keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Banner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quik looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quik landing punches.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Quik thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik 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.
Quik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quik defends it well.
Quik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Quik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
A good leg kick by Quik.
Quik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Quik misses with a body kick.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quik.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids the head kick by Quik.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Quik scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Quik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
Quik throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Quik throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Quik lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Banner.
Jamal Quik is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Banner misses.
Quik looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Quik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banner sprawls well initially but Quik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quik working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banner's thigh. Banner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Banner keeping full guard, as Quik tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik controlling from the top position.
Quik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quik distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quik is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quik is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quik's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Banner is in close to Quik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Quik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jamal Quik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Quik from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quik throws a big elbow that misses.
Quik throwing strikes but missing.
Quik trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quik works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quik.
Banner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Quik leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quik.
Quik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a nice shot to the body.
Quik scores with a nice body kick.
Quik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Quik shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quik somewhat.
Banner with the counter takedown but Quik avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Quik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quik slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Quik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Quik. Those never looked like landing.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quik defends it well.
Quik forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Quik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quik breaks from the clinch.
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quik defends it nicely.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Quik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quik moves away.
Quik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quik tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Quik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Quik does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quik scores with a nice head shot.
Quik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Quik manages to retain guard.
Quik working a defensive guard here.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Quik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner won't allow Quik to sweep him here.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quik's head.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Quik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Quik has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Quik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quik 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Quik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuriel Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
64 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Equinox 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.
Leonard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard misses with a hook to the body
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonard cracks Equinox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonard drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leonard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Equinox keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Equinox has wrist control.
Leonard postures up in Equinox's guard and throws a big left but Equinox blocks it.
Leonard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonard postures up in Equinox's guard and throws a big left but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Equinox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonard shoots in but Equinox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Equinox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard feints a jab promting Equinox to slip. Leonard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Equinox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Equinox stuffs the takedown.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Leonard circles away.
Equinox slips a jab from Leonard.
Equinox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a body shot.
Leonard cracks Equinox with a good jab.
Equinox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Equinox wants to counter the offense by Leonard and move into the clinch position.
Leonard feints a jab promting Equinox to slip. Leonard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Equinox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Equinox throws out a counter right but Leonard avoids it with no problem.
Leonard lands a right hook to the body.
Leonard throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
Leonard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Equinox counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Leonard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Equinox doesn't seem phased though.
Leonard throws a sloppy body shot
and Equinox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonard controls his hands.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Equinox gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.
Equinox taking a breather.
Equinox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard manages to break the clinch.
Leonard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonard thuds his right hand into Equinox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Equinox gets a clinch.
Leonard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Equinox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Equinox tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Equinox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Equinox circles away.
Equinox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
Leonard lands a two punch combo.
Leonard's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Equinox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonard cracks Equinox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonard moves out of range as Equinox strikes.
Equinox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Equinox wants to counter the offense by Leonard and move into the clinch position.
Leonard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Equinox stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Leonard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuriel Leonard is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Equinox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Leonard does no damage.
Leonard misses with a looping left.
Equinox throws a lazy right hand but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Equinox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leonard lands with a straight right. Equinox didn't see that one coming.
Leonard connects with a single shot there.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonard.
Leonard stalling in the clinch but Equinox improves position.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Equinox connects with a looping right hand.
Leonard misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonard as he connects with a hook.
Equinox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Leonard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Equinox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Equinox unleashes a big counter combination but Leonard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Equinox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Equinox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Equinox gets tackled into the cage by Leonard. Leonard maintains the clinch.
Leonard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Equinox to counter with a crisp jab.
Equinox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonard.
Leonard throws a combination. Equinox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Equinox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonard ducks under a wild hook from Equinox.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Leonard cracks Equinox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonard.
Leonard wants to clinch but Equinox slips to the side
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Equinox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
John Equinox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox tries to work over Leonard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Equinox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonard works Equinox's body with a nice hook.
Equinox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Equinox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Equinox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Equinox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nuriel Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leonard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Equinox is working away from the top position though.
Equinox wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Leonard uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Equinox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leonard is proving hard to escape from.
Leonard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Equinox can do to turn this around?
Leonard trying to control but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Leonard stays in close to Equinox's body and controls the position.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Equinox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard looking to sit in guard and control but Equinox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Equinox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leonard's guard.
Equinox is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonard has wrist control.
Equinox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Equinox wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leonard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leonard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leonard looking to sit in guard and control but Equinox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Equinox throws an elbow that misses. Leonard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Equinox's guard. Nice move by Leonard!
Leonard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonard, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adabisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mooseheads gets a double leg takedown into Adabisi's guard.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Adabisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adabisi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adabisi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adabisi!
Mooseheads is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adabisi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mooseheads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mooseheads manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mooseheads actively working from the bottom here.
Mooseheads has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Adabisi. Oh but Mooseheads has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Adabisi goes limp - he's gone! Mooseheads jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Mac Mooseheads thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly wants to land a leg kick but Mizrahi is out of range.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Mizrahi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mizrahi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Mizrahi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reilly misses with a body kick.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi misses the shot to the body.
Reilly tries a low kick but Mizrahi avoids it.
Mizrahi 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.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Mizrahi takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Mizrahi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mizrahi tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reilly is defending well for now.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Reilly gets through Mizrahi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Reilly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reilly tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi slows down the pace here.
Mizrahi effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donnie Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Mizrahi misses its intended target.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Mizrahi moves out of range easily.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reilly gets a clinch.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stalling.
Mizrahi prevents Reilly from breaking the clinch.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Mizrahi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a low kick.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Mizrahi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reilly throws a hook but Mizrahi avoids it easily.
Mizrahi throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Mizrahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses the jab.
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!
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Reilly counters with a quick kick to the body but Mizrahi blocks it.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mizrahi at a distance.
Mizrahi misses with a body kick.
Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Reilly misses.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reilly. Mizrahi shrugs it off though.
Reilly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mizrahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Reilly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mizrahi misses the target.
Mizrahi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
Reilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mizrahi on the side of the head.
Mizrahi misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Mizrahi moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reilly.
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ray Reilly has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Reilly is looking to control Mizrahi's arms but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reilly has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Reilly.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly leaning against his opponent.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reilly's efforts to push away.
Reilly is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Reilly into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Reilly.
Mizrahi throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
Good work by Mizrahi as he checks the leg kick.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Ray Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizrahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mizrahi loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mizrahi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mizrahi fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mizrahi avoids the head kick by Reilly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reilly.
Mizrahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reilly lands a head kick. Mizrahi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Mizrahi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly taking a breather.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Mizrahi.
A short right from Reilly.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Ray Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Mizrahi on the inside.
Reilly takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mizrahi.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi misses with a looping left.
Mizrahi throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Mizrahi pushes him off.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mizrahi scores with a one two! Reilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Mizrahi off balance momentarily.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly tries to clinch up
and Mizrahi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Ray Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Reilly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head but Mizrahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mizrahi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mizrahi takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Reilly throws a push kick but Mizrahi slaps the foot to one side.
Reilly walks into a jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly scores with a push kick.
Mizrahi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Mizrahi saw that one coming.
Mizrahi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mizrahi scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly throws a low kick but Mizrahi moves out of range easily.
Mizrahi takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Mizrahi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Reilly slips under a jab from Mizrahi.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mizrahi, as that shot connected.
Mizrahi lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut.
Reilly thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Mizrahi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mizrahi throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Mizrahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Mizrahi moves out of range of the body kick.
Reilly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mizrahi checks it well.
Mizrahi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Mizrahi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Mizrahi misses.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Mizrahi's defenses.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly is pushing Mizrahi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Come on Mizrahi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mizrahi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi controlling the action here for a moment.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
The referee calls for Mizrahi to work.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reilly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ray Reilly did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Reilly'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.
Mizrahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mizrahi blocks a leg kick.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Mizrahi throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Mizrahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reilly.
Mizrahi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mizrahi.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Reilly connects with a jab.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi takes one to the chin there.
Mizrahi throws a series of punches but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Reilly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mizrahis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reilly throws a head kick but Mizrahi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reilly's face.
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!
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reilly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reilly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mizrahi as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly tries to stall but Mizrahi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the body.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reilly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Reilly is looking to control Mizrahi's arms but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reilly has his back to the cage.
Reilly looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Reilly would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Reilly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mizrahi throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mizrahi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mizrahi tries to bum rush Reilly with a series of wild strikes but Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mizrahi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Mizrahi does no damage.
Reilly lands a head shot.
Mizrahi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reilly looks to land a body kick but Mizrahi moved away.
Mizrahi clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi stalls.
The referee calls for Reilly to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly stalls.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses the jab.
Mizrahi misses with a head kick.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ray Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Reilly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Reilly tried to score with a low kick but Mizrahi checks it.
Reilly misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly works Mizrahi's body with a nice hook.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mizrahi.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizrahi misses the shot to the body.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizrahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mizrahi looks for the body kick but Reilly saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizrahi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly fakes the leg kick and cracks Mizrahi in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reilly.
Mizrahi stalling against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray Reilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mizrahi. That did some damage!
Mizrahi throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mizrahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mizrahi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Mizrahi moved out of range.
Mizrahi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi checks a leg kick.
Reilly lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Mizrahi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reilly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mizrahi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Reilly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
A frustrated look appears on Reilly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Reilly blocks with his arms.
Reilly taking a breather.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mizrahi stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi staying out of range there.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Mizrahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Mizrahi avoided it.
Mizrahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Reilly tries to score with a low kick but Mizrahi moves his leg out of the way.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizrahi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reilly, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Reilly!
Ray Reilly is the new lightweight champion!
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