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CCR 61 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Meida has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Levon Minasian's chin.
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285 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Meida.
Minasian darts in and clinches Meida up against the cage.
Meida prevents the takedown attempt.
Minasian misses with a punch on the inside.
Meida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minasian takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Minasian fails to land.
Minasian prevents Meida from breaking the clinch.
Meida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minasians head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian gets through Meida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minasian working aggressively here.
Minasian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meida tries to circle away but Minasian has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Meida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meida is trying to push Minasian away but Minasian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meida prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minasian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minasian somewhat.
Meida connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Meida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minasian throws an overhand right that lands on Meida's shoulder, as Meida tries to avoid the shot.
Minasian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meida counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian fails to land the takedown.
Meida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Meida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minasian.
Minasian fails with the takedown.
Meida throws a counter combo.
Thiago Meida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meida enables Minasian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minasian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meida keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minasian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meida keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian stops Meida from standing up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Meida keeps moving.
Minasian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minasian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meida wants to get back to his feet but Minasian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minasian trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minasian lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meida tries to escape but Minasian is in control.
Meida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
An inside leg kick from Minasian misses.
Donk. Minasian catches Meida right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Meida.
Meida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minasian feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Meida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Minasian misses with a hook
and Meida counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Meida. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Meida looks to land a combination but Minasian avoids it well.
Minasian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minasian tries to clinch but Meida is having none of it.
Minasian dives in and grabs Meida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meida pushes down on Minasian's head and hops out.
Meida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Minasian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meida leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minasian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meida as he avoids it easily.
Meida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Meida does no damage.
Meida lands a left and a right that send Minasian crashing to the mat, dazed. Meida thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Levon Minasian has been cut.
Minasian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minasian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meida is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meida is looking to escape.
Minasian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Meida is working away.
Meida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minasian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Meida dodges it nicely.
Meida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minasian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but Meida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minasian to get the leverage.
Minasian prevents Meida from standing back up.
Minasian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meida's head.
Meida wants to get back to his feet.
Minasian moves nicely into side control.
Minasian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Minasian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Minasian misses with the ground and pound.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minasian lands some shots froms side control.
Meida prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meida, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minasian trying to control the position but Meida is working away.
Minasian working the ground and pound but Meida is defending the strikes.
Minasian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meida is being controlled here.
Minasian in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Minasian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Minasian throws an elbow but Meida slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Meida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meida wants to get back to his feet but Minasian drags him back down.
An elbow from Minasian crashes against the mat.
Meida wants to get back to his feet but Minasian drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Minasian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Minasian wants to control but Meida is keeping him busy.
Minasian in side control lands a decent elbow.
Minasian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Minasian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Minasian is chipping away with strikes.
Meida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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 Levon Minasian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Levon Minasian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Minasian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meida sprawls well initially but Minasian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Meida manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Minasian keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Meida is pressed up against the cage. Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meida down to the mat. Meida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thiago Meida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meida enables Minasian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Minasian stops Meida from standing up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Meida keeps moving.
Minasian is looking to work some ground and pound but Meida has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian throws a big right hand that misses.
Minasian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Meida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meida's guard.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Meida is defending the position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meida keeps working.
Minasian stops Meida from getting back to his feet.
Meida is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Ground and pound from Minasian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minasian is trying to control. Meida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meida defends it well.
Meida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minasian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Meida won't allow it.
Meida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Minasian 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.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Meida is having none of it.
Meida is trying to stand back up but Minasian is controlling him
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meida looks to land a combination but Minasian avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Minasian eats them both and turns towards Meida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meida throws a leg kick but Minasian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minasian shoots in and bounces Meida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meida wants to get back to his feet but Minasian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minasian pushes down on Meida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura but Meida is defending well.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Meida dodges it nicely.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Meida dodges it nicely.
Minasian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Minasian.
Meida wants to get back to his feet but Minasian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minasian trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meida wants to stand and escape but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Minasian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minasian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Levon Minasian!
Levon Minasian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyler.
Mendes stalks Tyler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyler's face. Tyler staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Mendes cracks Tyler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Mendes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendes is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Mendes misses with some punches.
A short left from Mendes.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyler wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Well, if Tyler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes has one foot on Tyler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendes tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
Tyler moves to clinch but Mendes breaks away
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Tyler's cut even more.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
Mendes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendes misses with the head strike.
Tyler is trying to pull guard but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Jose Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendes sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler looks winded!
Mendes connects with a superb combination that knocks Tyler out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mendes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tyler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Mendes!
Jose Mendes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Schuurman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Schuurman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schuurman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schuurman 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.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Schuurman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schuurman regains guard immediately.
Perez prevents Schuurman from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schuurman is looking to stand up but Perez isn't so interested in that idea.
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez stops Schuurman from standing up.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schuurman has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman blocks an uppercut.
Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schuurman prevents it.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Perez is rocked!
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Schuurman landing knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schuurman is defending well for now.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Schuurman controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schuurman's elbow.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman gets underhooks to prevent Perez's takedown attempt.
Perez jumps guard.
Schuurman is looking to stand up but Perez won't let him.
Perez trying to control the position.
Schuurman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Schuurman stands up and waves to Perez to follow him.
Schuurman rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez tries a body shot but Schuurman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schuurman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Perez tries for a takedown but Schuurman manages to get underhooks.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schuurman lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Schuurman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schuurman clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schuurman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Schuurman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schuurman managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schuurman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schuurman moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Schuurman is breathing heavily.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
Perez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schuurman pushes Perez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Schuurman. Schuurman maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez has Schuurman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schuurman tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Schuurman's guard.
Benny Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schuurman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez passes Schuurman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perez stops Schuurman from getting back to his feet.
Perez is looking for a kimura but Schuurman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schuurman is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.
Schuurman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuurman tries to kick Perez off in order to stand up. Perez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Schuurman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Perez is working to tighten his grip on Schuurman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Schuurman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Perez is really squeezing tight and eventually Schuurman passes out! Perez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benny Perez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milcin Arnautovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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25
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milcin Arnautovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnautovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Earl Allen has been cut.
Arnautovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnautovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnautovic swinging wildly here.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allen darts in trying to clinch
and Arnautovic counters with a left to the body.
Arnautovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnautovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Arnautovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnautovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Arnautovic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnautovic misses with a wild body shot.
Arnautovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnautovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arnautovic pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnautovic connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnautovic. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnautovic pinned against the cage. Arnautovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Arnautovic.
A punch combination from Arnautovic misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnautovic sprawls and moves away.
Arnautovic misses with a wild body shot.
Arnautovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Arnautovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arnautovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Arnautovic. Those never looked like landing.
Milcin Arnautovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnautovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arnautovic duly obliges.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Arnautovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Allen backs off Arnautovic throws a huge counter combo but Allen manages to avoid it all.
Arnautovic scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arnautovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnautovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milcin Arnautovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnautovic scores with a three punch combo!
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Arnautovic scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen dodges the punch combination from Arnautovic.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arnautovic jabs at Allen's body.
Allen dives in and grabs Arnautovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnautovic pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Arnautovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arnautovic manages to circle out of the way.
Arnautovic tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milcin Arnautovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Arnautovic. Beautiful body shot.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Arnautovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnautovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnautovic lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnautovic scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Arnautovic misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnautovic sprawls and moves away.
Arnautovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnautovic swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arnautovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnautovic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen shoots in but Arnautovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnautovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arnautovic.
Allen shoots and misses
and Arnautovic counters with a three punch combo that has Allen backing up. Allen nods at Arnautovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Arnautovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arnautovic jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milcin Arnautovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Milcin Arnautovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnautovic misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arnautovic tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Allen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arnautovic regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnautovic is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Allen has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Arnautovic taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earl Allen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raistlin Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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26
215 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raistlin Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Adams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovelair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Lovelair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Lovelair lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lovelair avoids it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Lovelair.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lovelair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair lands a body shot.
Lovelair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovelair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lovelair.
Adams looks winded!
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair scores a nice knee to the body.
Lovelair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
That has opened up Al Adams's cut even more.
Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovelair gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Lovelair controls the action.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lovelair lands a shot to the body.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries a body shot but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
The cut above Al Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovelair up against the cage.
Lovelair lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Lovelair.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovelair landing knees to the head.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovelair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovelair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams pushes Lovelair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lovelair - that landed with a thud.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lovelair.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lovelair digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raistlin Lovelair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts has chosen Midnight City - By: M83 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Batts!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batts tries to keep at a distance but Denke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks.
Batts misses with some punches.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts.
Batts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Denke blocking some punches.
Batts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke wants to break free but Batts has control.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batts has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Batts throws an elbow that misses.
Batts working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Batts takes a shot to the head.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke has managed to clinch.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke pushes Batts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Batts is controlling him.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Batts takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke tries to circle away but Batts has him pinned against the cage.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Batts swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts has picked Denke up - he's going for a ride! Batts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batts is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Denke reverses the position - he's now on top in Batts's guard.
Denke wants to stand but Batts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Denke is now in half guard.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denke prevents Batts from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke decides to stand and escape the position.
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denke breaks the clinch.
Batts moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Batts.
Denke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts working aggressively here.
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denke takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries a body shot but Batts blocks it.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Batts.
Denke blocks an elbow strike.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batts pulls Denke into guard.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Batts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batts.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Denke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Denke misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
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!
Batts looks for a takedown but Denke sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Denke as Batts shoots in.
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke avoiding damage.
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Batts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batts lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke blocking some punches.
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Batts.
Batts throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
Denke lands a left hand.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Batts lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batts is rocked!
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batts is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts is looking to clinch.
Denke drives through and clinches with Batts against the cage.
Batts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Denke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denke lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke tries to stall but Batts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke wants to break free but Batts has control.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Denke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batts blocking some punches.
Batts working aggressively here.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Batts thumps Denke with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch but Batts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke tries to clinch but Batts moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Batts circles away.
Denke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batts, pushing him back against the cage.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Denke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Denke.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Batts connects with a high kick.
Denke tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Denke tries to clinch up.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a low kick, looking for Denke's leg but Denke calmly moves out of range.
Batts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke tries to clinch up.
And Batts tries to counter it with a takedown but Denke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Batts is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts misses with a looping right.
Denke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batts tries to counter with a clinch but Denke shakes him off and moves away.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
Denke checks a leg kick nicely.
Denke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Denke tries to clinch but Batts is having none of it.
Batts wants to land a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Denke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts tries to clinch up
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Peter Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with some punches.
Denke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke is leaning against Batts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Batts shoots for a double leg takedown but Denke sprawls well. He's pushed Batts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denke sets himself, and Batts steps forward looking for the clinch! Denke avoids it this time.
Denke tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
Denke is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Denke is looking to clinch.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Denke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
It seemed like Batts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batts is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Batts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karl Denke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denke moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Batts.
I think Denke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Denke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
165 lbs
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22
152 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pooh.
Pooh connects with a single shot there.
Pooh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pooh.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold is looking for a takedown.
Winnie Pooh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Arnold.
Pooh scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pooh avoids the elbow strike from Arnold, against the cage.
Pooh scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is trying to drag Pooh to the mat but Pooh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pooh works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Pooh.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pooh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh prevents the takedown attempt.
Pooh pushes Arnold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pooh.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Pooh.
Still in the clinch, Pooh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold looks winded!
Pooh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Pooh misses with a punch to the body.
Pooh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Pooh.
A short left from Pooh.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pooh gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pooh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pooh as the two fighters clinch.
Pooh digs a right hand into Arnold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnold's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pooh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pooh lands a shot to the body.
Pooh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Pooh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pooh has managed to get both his arms back between Arnold's legs - danger averted.
Pooh passes into half guard.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Pooh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pooh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnold is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold.
Pooh tries to pass to full mount but Arnold defends it.
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pooh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pooh wants to take a breather but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Pooh has control of the leg.
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Pooh is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Pooh wants to free his trapped foot but Arnold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arnold wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Pooh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pooh successfully pulls guard.
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnold is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in AXIS - Rio Gym inform me that Arnold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
Arnold trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Arnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pooh has momentary wrist control but Arnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Pooh wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling him.
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pooh controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself.
Pooh working for a triangle but Arnold defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.
Arnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnold can do to turn this around?
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pooh has an active guard here but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
Pooh is staying active underneath Arnold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnold throwing shots but Pooh is blocking nicely.
Pooh is looking to improve his position.
Pooh is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Arnold pushes his legs off easily.
Pooh looking for a sweep. Not yet Pooh, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pooh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arnold is looking to defend but Pooh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arnold! Pooh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arnold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaijah Louiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
217 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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21
218 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaijah Louiseau!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louiseau wants to clinch.
Gustav stuffs the takedown attempt from Louiseau. Louiseau gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustav missing with a left hand there. Louiseau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustav on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gustav gets tackled into the cage by Louiseau. Louiseau maintains the clinch.
Louiseau prevents a body shot from Gustav.
Gustav lands with a left to the head.
Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustav controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louiseau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustav pushes Louiseau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Louiseau misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gustav.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav pushes Louiseau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Louiseau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gustav.
Gustav lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Louiseau or not.
Louiseau looks winded!
Louiseau tries to work over Gustav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gustav scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Gustav.
It looks like Isaijah Louiseau has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustav.
Louiseau is rocked!
Gustav is leaning against Louiseau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Louiseau is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav lands a big right hand that drops Louiseau! The killer instinct kicks in and Gustav finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gustav!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
As Carl Gustav got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just wanna dance'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Colombu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
216 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Colombu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colombu.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colombu to the mat! Colombu manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie 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.
Colombu has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Colombu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colombu has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie won't allow Colombu to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colombu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Colombu keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Colombu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colombu is in guard.
Colombu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colombu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colombu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Colombu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has his foot on Colombu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colombu works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Colombu pushes his legs off easily.
Colombu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colombu connects with a couple of short punches.
Colombu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Colombu from controlling successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Colombu controlling him for the moment.
Colombu is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Colombu trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Colombu postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie has his foot on Colombu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colombu works his way back into a safe position though.
Colombu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is rocked!
Colombu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colombu gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Colombu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Colombu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Colombu thanked Machiavelli Boutique for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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