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Contenders - Eazy E PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victorio Nogueira (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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victorio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nogueira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nogueira can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Nogueira lands a high kick!
It looks like Charlie Wright has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nogueira - the referee stops the clock and Wright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nogueira. Wright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nogueira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nogueira lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wright is rocked!
Nogueira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wright's defenses.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
Charlie Wright's cut is getting worse.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
Nogueira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Charlie Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
Wright tries to pull guard but Nogueira holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeez, Charlie Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victorio Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wand Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen How It Ends as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wand Lei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Punch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lei blocks a head kick by Punch.
Lei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punch was well out of range. Poor timing from Lei.
Punch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punch misses with a takedown attempt - Lei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lei throws a jab but it's blocked by Punch.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punch.
Punch takes a swing at Lei's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Punch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mike Punch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei throws a series of punches but Punch avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei moves out of range as Punch throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Punch.
Lei blocks a head kick by Punch.
Punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lei throws a big shot that misses.
Lei throws a hook but Punch blocks it.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Lei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lei blocks a head kick by Punch.
Punch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lei lands a big head kick that sends Punch tumbling to the mat! Lei takes a step backwards and waves Punch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Punch is rocked!
Lei misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punch.
Wand Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wand Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch looks gassed!
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!
Punch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lei throws a hook but Punch blocks it.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lei. Punch shrugs it off though.
Lei thumps Punch with a low kick.
Lei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lei feints and then cracks Punch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punch down.
Punch avoids the head kick by Lei.
Lei throws an overhand right that lands on Punch's shoulder, as Punch tries to avoid the shot.
Punch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lei misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lei.
Lei throws a head kick that Punch semi-blocks.
Lei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punch manages to avoid it.
Lei loads up on a big right hand but Punch slips the punch.
Punch throws a leg kick but Lei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wand Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lei loads up on a big right hand but Punch slips the punch.
Lei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch throws a series of punches but Lei moves out of range.
Lei throws a leg kick but Punch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Punch swinging wildly here.
Lei tests Punch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch avoids the head kick by Lei.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch scores with a hook to the body. Lei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Punch drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punch is controlling him.
Lei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punch on the ground.
Punch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lei wants to stand up but Punch is controlling him.
Punch throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wand Lei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Punch's cut.
That's time! Lei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Punch.
Lei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punch misses with the combination.
Wand Lei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lei throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Punch shoots in for a takedown but Lei shows good takedown defense.
Lei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punch moves away.
Lei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch throws a combination. Lei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Punch 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch tries to pass to full mount but Lei defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lei wants to get back to his feet.
Punch works his way into side control.
Lei pushes Punch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Punch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Punch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Punch scoring with punches from side control.
Lei bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Punch.
Lei throws a leg kick
and Punch counters with a single leg into guard. Lei didn't expect that.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch 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.
Lei has his feet on Punch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Lei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lei slaps away a takedown attempt from Punch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lei throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Punch both land. Nice combination.
Punch connects with a single shot there.
Lei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Punch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch stays in close to Lei's body and controls the position.
Lei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lei tries to get out of the position.
Punch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Punch's cut.
That's time! Lei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Punch tries to bum rush Lei with a series of wild strikes but Lei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punch misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Lei.
Lei throws a leg kick
and Punch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lei!
Punch content just to control the position here.
Lei is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punch controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch looking to finish Lei with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lei!
Punch controlling from mount.
Lei wants to get back to his feet.
Punch controlling the pace for now.
That's two 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.
Lei is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Punch content just to control the position here.
Punch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Punch controlling the position easily from mount.
Lei tries to buck Punch off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Punch just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch tries to bum rush Lei with a series of wild strikes but Lei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lei connects with a body shot.
Lei misses with an uppercut.
Punch misses with the combination.
Punch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lei throws out the jab.
Punch is looking to slow Lei down with leg kicks.
Lei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punch works over Lei's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punch looks for a takedown but Lei sprawls well.
Punch blocks a head kick by Lei.
Punch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lei throws out the jab.
Lei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Lei. That snapped Punch's head back.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lei circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punch 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Punch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Newland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Ashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zach Newland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Ashburn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashburn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newland's head backwards.
It looks like Zach Newland has been cut.
Ashburn avoids the body shot from Newland.
Newland has managed to clinch.
Ashburn tries to break free but Newland pushes him back against the cage.
Ashburn wants to break free but Newland has control.
Ashburn wants to break free but Newland has control.
Newland breaks the clinch.
Ashburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashburn doesn't seem bothered though.
Newland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ashburn misses with a wild combination.
Newland with a hook.
Newland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newland lands a nice shot that snaps Ashburn's head back.
Ashburn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ashburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newland just misses with a punch to the body.
Newland thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ashburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newland throws a jab when Ashburn was well out of range.
Newland tries to clinch up but Ashburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Newland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Newland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ashburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newland connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newland.
Newland lands with a cross.
Ashburn walks into a jab.
Newland lands with a shot to the body.
Newland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Newland.
Ashburn throws a series of punches but Newland moves out of range.
Newland cracks Ashburn with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newland throws a nice looking combination but Ashburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashburn avoids the head kick by Newland.
Newland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashburn.
Newland staying out of range there.
Ashburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Newland.
Newland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashburn.
Newland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashburn slips a jab and a cross from Newland.
Ashburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newland throws an overhand right that lands on Ashburn's shoulder, as Ashburn tries to avoid the shot.
Newland throws a shot to the body.
Ashburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newland moves into the clinch successfully.
Newland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newland lands with a good body shot.
Newland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to de liver by Newland. Beautiful body shot.
Newland darts in and clinches Ashburn up against the cage.
Newland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ashburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashburn misses with the combination.
Newland is looking to slow Ashburn down with leg kicks.
Newland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zach Newland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashburn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newland moves into the clinch.
Newland manages to break the clinch.
Ashburn throws a right and a left that Newland avoids nicely.
Newland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Newland misses its intended target.
A combination from Ashburn does no damage.
Newland pushes Ashburn away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashburn throws out a powerful jab.
Newland misses with a hook. Ashburn ducked under it nicely.
Ashburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newland.
Newland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newland lands with an overhand left.
Newland with a hook.
Newland lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashburn's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newland lands a nice shot to the body.
Newland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newland.
Ashburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newland counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Newland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach Newland'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.
Newland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ashburn is trying to break free.
Ashburn is trying to force a seperation but Newland has the dominant position.
Ashburn is working for takedown but Newland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newland wants to clinch.
Newland lands a jab.
Ashburn throws a series of punches but Newland moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashburn manages to avoid it.
Ashburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newland gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newland has him pressed against the cage.
Newland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ashburn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ashburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newland looks to land a right hand but Ashburn moved out of range.
Newland tries to clinch there but Ashburn circles away.
Newland missing with a left hand there. Ashburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newland.
Newland punishes Ashburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashburn avoids the head kick by Newland.
Newland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ashburn on the side of the head.
Newland moves out of range as Ashburn strikes.
Ashburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashburn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Ashburn misses.
Newland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newland scores with a jab to the body.
Ashburn drops his hands momentarily and Newland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newland lands a nice looking body shot.
Newland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ashburn backs up against the cage.
Newland misses with an uppercut. Ashburn saw that one coming.
Newland throws a body punch but Ashburn moves out of range.
Ashburn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ashburn is trying to force a seperation but Newland has the dominant position.
Newland manages to break the clinch.
Newland tries to move into range but Ashburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newland moves away from the strike by Ashburn.
Newland lands a slapping body shot.
Newland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ashburn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ashburn misses with a wild body shot.
Newland moves into the clinch.
Newland breaks from the clinch.
Ashburn misses with a wild combination.
Ashburn blocks a head kick by Newland.
Newland ducks under a wild hook from Ashburn.
Newland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ashburn backs up against the cage.
Ashburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newland lands a nice hook to Ashburn's body. Ashburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newland with a jab.
Newland stuns Ashburn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newland misses with a body kick.
Ashburn misses with a wild body shot.
Newland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newland. Ashburn shrugs it off though.
Newland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ashburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ashburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newland.
Newland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ashburn is breathing heavily.
Newland takes a swing at Ashburn's ribcage but misses.
Newland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashburn throws a right hand that Newland ducks under and follows up with a left that Newland also avoids with ease.
Ashburn misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Newland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zach Newland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Newland misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newland.
Newland misses the jab.
Newland lands with a straight right. Ashburn didn't see that one coming.
Ashburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newland misses with a wild body shot.
Ashburn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ashburn misses with the combination.
Newland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashburn dodges the punch combination from Newland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newland misses the body punch
and Ashburn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ashburn throws a body punch but Newland moves out of range.
Ashburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ashburn misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Newland misses with a wild body shot.
Newland clobbers Ashburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashburn swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newland.
Newland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cal Ashburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newland misses with a double jab
and Ashburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newland connects with a body shot.
Zach Newland is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashburn lands with a shot to the body.
Ashburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newland moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ashburn scores with a four punch combination!
Ashburn looks to land a combination but Newland avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Ashburn.
Newland tries to clinch but Ashburn moves out of range.
Ashburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Newland misses with a straight left.
Newland misses with a hook to the body
and Ashburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashburn misses with the combination.
Newland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Ashburn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ashburn counters with a straight right hand.
Ashburn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newland. That one must have hurt.
Newland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashburn is just out of range.
Newland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ashburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Newland misses with a body shot.
Newland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashburn.
Zach Newland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newland.
Newland misses with a body shot
and Ashburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newland tries to clinch but Ashburn moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Newland. Beautiful body shot.
Newland is looking to clinch.
Newland scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashburn throws a series of punches but Newland moves out of range.
Ashburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newland.
Newland lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Newland as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Newland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashburn doesn't seem phased though.
Ashburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Newland.
Ashburn slips under a jab.
Newland thows a body shot but no joy.
Newland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashburn is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newland looks to land a combination but Ashburn avoids it well.
Newland scores with a jab.
Newland misses with a combination
and Ashburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Ashburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newland 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Newland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between asd asd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). asd asd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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, asd asd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert fails with the takedown.
asd tries to clinch there but Gilbert circles away.
Gilbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
asd is looking to clinch.
asd fails with an attempt to clinch.
asd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Gilbert or perhaps it was just good defense by asd which made him look bad.
Gilbert shoots in and drives through. asd sprawls well.
asd asd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
asd tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
asd fails with an attempt to clinch.
asd is looking to clinch but Gilbert is avoiding it.
asd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
asd is looking to clinch.
asd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
asd is looking to clinch but Gilbert is avoiding it.
asd asd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
asd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilbert wants a takedown.
A short left from asd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
asd pressing his opponent against the cage.
asd gets underhooks to prevent Gilbert's takedown attempt.
asd scores with a nice hook to the head.
asd avoiding damage.
asd gets underhooks to prevent Gilbert's takedown attempt.
Gilbert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilbert goes for a takedown attempt but asd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
asd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gilbert looks gassed!
asd wants to get back to his feet but Gilbert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilbert stops asd from standing up.
asd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if asd tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilbert gets to his feet - asd follows without any prompting.
Gilbert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
asd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gilbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in asd's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gilbert working some strikes from top position.
Gilbert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with asd but asd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
asd tries to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into side control. asd won't be happy with that.
asd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert has managed to clinch.
Gilbert looking for a takedown.
asd working aggressively here.
asd prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but asd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilbert jumps guard but asd stands there with Gilbert around his waist. Gilbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
asd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
asd prevents a takedown attempt there.
asd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilbert is trying to drag asd to the mat but asd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on asd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
asd taking a breather.
Gilbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into side control. asd won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
asd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gilbert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gilbert creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
asd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilbert lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gilbert landing a few strikes.
Gilbert working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at asd to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilbert cracks asd with a big right hand but asd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gilbert connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused asd some visible discomfort.
asd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gilbert 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.
asd wants to clinch but Gilbert slips to the side
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gilbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilbert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gilbert throws a strike but asd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gilbert is looking to work some ground and pound but asd has wrist control.
Gilbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
asd wants to stand up but Gilbert is controlling him.
Gilbert throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
asd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilbert.
Gilbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as asd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
asd tries to clinch up
and Gilbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in asd's guard now.
Ethan Gilbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilbert pushing down on asd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilbert slips a nice elbow through asd's hands, connecting with asd's forehead.
Gilbert working the head and body with strikes.
asd is defending against the submission attempts here by Gilbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
asd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilbert scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gilbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gilbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gilbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but asd keeps working.
asd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gilbert is nestled in close to asd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gilbert drops an elbow to the side of asd's head.
asd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilbert.
Gilbert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
asd tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gilbert manages to move to mount!
Gilbert lands a big elbow.
Gilbert scoring with strikes but asd is staying in there.
asd wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gilbert has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of asd's face.
Gilbert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gilbert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gilbert punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gilbert cracks asd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gilbert lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gilbert has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of asd's face.
A nice elbow there by Gilbert.
Gilbert landing strikes from the mount and asd is in trouble!
Gilbert with shots to the head and body - asd looks very uncomfortable down there.
asd is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gilbert has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of asd's face.
Gilbert raining down shots from the mount!
Gilbert scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish asd?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilbert with good strikes from the mount here!
asd wants to get back to his feet.
Gilbert scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gilbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gilbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
asd tries to kick Gilbert off but Gilbert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gilbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilbert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
asd is trying to stand up here but Gilbert is controlling him well.
Gilbert working asd over with strikes.
Gilbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Gilbert connects with a nice short shot to asd's temple.
Gilbert working asd over with strikes.
Gilbert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
asd taking some punishment here, with Gilbert in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilbert slips a nice elbow through asd's hands, connecting with asd's forehead.
Gilbert lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gilbert.
asd is looking to escape.
Gilbert thows a huge punch but asd dodges it nicely.
Gilbert throwing shots but asd is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Gilbert there.
Gilbert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilbert lands a nice short elbow.
Gilbert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks asd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gilbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gilbert slips a nice elbow through asd's hands, connecting with asd's forehead.
asd is trying to stand up here but Gilbert is controlling him well.
asd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilbert on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
asd taking some punishment here, with Gilbert in his half guard.
Gilbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gilbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
asd taking some punishment here, with Gilbert in his half guard.
Gilbert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gilbert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gilbert moves nicely into side control.
Gilbert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilbert lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
asd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gilbert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
asd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilbert scoring with punches from side control.
Gilbert scoring with punches and elbows.
asd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gilbert landing strikes.
Gilbert lands a nice forearm strike.
asd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
asd is pushing Gilbert's head away, looking to escape. Gilbert manages to hold on to the position though.
asd asd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Gilbert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gilbert working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Gilbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gilbert 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 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Gilbert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turkka Haanpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosey Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turkka Haanpaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kosey Okafor's chin.
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Turkka Haanpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kosey Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haanpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haanpaa misses with a body shot.
Haanpaa throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
Haanpaa lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Haanpaa down.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Haanpaa moves out of range easily.
Haanpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Haanpaa is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haanpaa swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Haanpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haanpaa misses with a body shot.
Okafor keeps Haanpaa at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor cracks the inside of Haanpaa's front leg.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
Haanpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a head kick.
It looks like Turkka Haanpaa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haanpaa's sensitive parts.
Haanpaa throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haanpaa throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Haanpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor swinging wildly here.
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haanpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Haanpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor slips a jab from Haanpaa.
Haanpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Haanpaa 's knee.
Haanpaa misses with a body shot
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haanpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haanpaa. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haanpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haanpaa connects with a single shot there.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Haanpaa misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haanpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haanpaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haanpaa is breathing heavily.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haanpaa.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haanpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Turkka Haanpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haanpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haanpaa.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Haanpaa saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Haanpaa misses
and Okafor counters with a thumping low kick.
Haanpaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Haanpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haanpaa tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haanpaa swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Haanpaa misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haanpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Haanpaa throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okafor throws a head kick but Haanpaa moves out of range.
Haanpaa takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Haanpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor pushes Haanpaa away with a front kick.
Haanpaa moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
Haanpaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Haanpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haanpaa misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Haanpaa 's knee.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Haanpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haanpaa's calf.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Okafor! Haanpaa is out on his feet! Okafor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Haanpaa is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Haanpaa is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosey Okafor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mata Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Single Ladies (Put a ring on it). Arthur Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mata Leon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arthur Jackson's chin.
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190 lbs
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203 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mata Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Leon does it's job there.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Leon moved away.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Leon moved away.
Leon scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Leon throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leon moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Leon misses the target.
Leon punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Leon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Leon counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Leon.
Leon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Leon sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leon works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Leon.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Leon.
Leon cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
letting Leon counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Leon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Leon moved away.
Leon misses the jab.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leon throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leon finish him?
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Leon counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Leon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Leon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mata Leon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes to the cage accompanied by His own theme music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Grant!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Sagat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sagat throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Sagat walks into a left hand.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagat throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagat.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant misses with a low kick as Sagat jumps back.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Grant 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.
Sagat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Grant misses.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Sagat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant lands with a cross.
Grant misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat takes one to the chin there.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagat moves away.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Sagat's head back.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat swinging wildly here.
Sagat throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Sagat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sagat doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant lands with a right hand.
Sagat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant catches Sagat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sagat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sagat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grant cracks Sagat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grant throws an overhand right that drops Sagat like a sack of potatoes! Grant dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Popadopalous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popadopalous's entrance music is Theme from Rocky. A fine choice. Apollo Popadopalous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Popadopalous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chavez working the head and body with strikes.
Popadopalous has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Popadopalous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popadopalous defends it well.
Popadopalous tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Chavez is trying to work for a kimura but Popadopalous is defending well.
Popadopalous is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chavez throwing shots but Popadopalous is blocking nicely.
Popadopalous is pressing down on Chavez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Popadopalous has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popadopalous has his hands on Chavez's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popadopalous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Popadopalous with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Chavez both land. Nice combination.
Popadopalous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popadopalous backs up against the cage.
Chavez connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Popadopalous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popadopalous counters with a stiff right hand.
Popadopalous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chavez looks gassed!
Popadopalous has Chavez pulled in close to control his posture.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Popadopalous blocks nicely.
Popadopalous 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.
Popadopalous is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Popadopalous misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popadopalous.
Popadopalous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popadopalous checks the leg kick.
Popadopalous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a left and a right that stings Popadopalous.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Popadopalous saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Popadopalous avoids them all with ease.
Chavez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chavez.
Popadopalous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popadopalous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Popadopalous slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Popadopalous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Popadopalous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popadopalous misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Popadopalous will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popadopalous throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Popadopalous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popadopalous throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Popadopalous misses with a double jab.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Popadopalous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Popadopalous slips the punch.
Popadopalous walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Popadopalous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Popadopalous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popadopalous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popadopalous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popadopalous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popadopalous scores with a body shot.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Popadopalous.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Popadopalous throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Popadopalous misses.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popadopalous throws out the jab.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez tries to bum rush Popadopalous with a series of wild strikes but Popadopalous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Popadopalous circles away easily
and Popadopalous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Popadopalous counters with a two punch combo.
Popadopalous throws a left that rocks Chavez and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Popadopalous dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Chavez regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez stops Popadopalous from passing to mount.
Popadopalous scoring with punches from side control.
Popadopalous trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Popadopalous throws a strike aimed at the side of Chavez's head but Chavez avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous working the body and head with strikes.
Chavez is looking to reverse the position.
Popadopalous taking a break here but Chavez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chavez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Popadopalous trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popadopalous stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Popadopalous throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Popadopalous trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Popadopalous has passed into side control.
Chavez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chavez manages to get to full guard.
Chavez controls Popadopalous momentarily but Popadopalous frees himself.
Popadopalous cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popadopalous manages to get himself to full guard.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Popadopalous is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
Popadopalous pulls Chavez in close to prevent any damage.
Popadopalous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popadopalous looking for a sweep. Not yet Popadopalous, not yet.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popadopalous.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo Popadopalous is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
Popadopalous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popadopalous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Popadopalous dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chavez throws a right and a left that Popadopalous avoids nicely.
A big left from Popadopalous misses.
Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popadopalous counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Juan Chavez has been cut.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Popadopalous seems unphased.
Popadopalous throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Apollo Popadopalous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popadopalous throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Popadopalous connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and Popadopalous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popadopalous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a body kick that stops Popadopalous in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Popadopalous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez lands a jab to Popadopalous's midsection.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popadopalous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popadopalous checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Popadopalous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavez can pounce on him.
Popadopalous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Popadopalous with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Popadopalous shakes it off.
Popadopalous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Popadopalous moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Popadopalous throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Popadopalous has wrist control.
Chavez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popadopalous trying to control the position.
Popadopalous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Popadopalous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Popadopalous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popadopalous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Popadopalous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Popadopalous finds it's target.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Popadopalous ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Popadopalous to counter with a crisp jab.
Popadopalous fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popadopalous slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Popadopalous throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Popadopalous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Popadopalous.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popadopalous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popadopalous throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Chavez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckner has chosen Stand Your Ground And Fight - Acarine (GSE) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Matheus Buckner has been cut.
Buckner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Buckner ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Buckner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckner misses the shot to the body.
Buckner stalks Wright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wright's face. Wright staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buckner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckner moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Buckner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckner closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright wants to break free but Buckner has control.
Nice elbow from Buckner.
Buckner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Wright misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buckner, right into the meat.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckner circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckner throws a one two combo.
Buckner drops Wright with a left right combo! Buckner follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wright is rocked!
Wright is breathing heavily.
Buckner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckner working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Buckner throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Buckner lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buckner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckner misses with a wild combination.
Buckner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buckner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckner.
Buckner scores with a jab to the head.
Buckner looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Buckner gets a clinch.
Buckner slowing the pace effectively.
Buckner pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckner takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner counters with a straight right hand.
Buckner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
A left lands for Buckner.
Buckner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buckner tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckner misses the shot to the body.
Buckner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckner misses with a wild body shot.
Buckner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Buckner misses the shot to the body.
Buckner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buckner counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Buckner scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buckner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buckner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Buckner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buckner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner lands a left and a right that sends Wright crashing to the canvas! Buckner dives into mount looking to finish!
Buckner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buckner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buckner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buckner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright really wants to buck Buckner off and get back to his feet.
Buckner cracks Wright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buckner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wright taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Buckner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buckner dominating with strikes here.
Buckner lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Buckner looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buckner lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Buckner prevents Wright from getting the reversal.
Buckner throws some wild stikes that Wright manages to avoid easily.
Buckner cracks Wright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buckner with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright tries to buck Buckner off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Wright that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Buckner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Buckner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Buckner.
Buckner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws a right hand that Buckner ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckner also avoids with ease.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Buckner ducks down to avoid it.
Buckner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Wright scores with a four punch combination!
Frank Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Buckner scores with a body shot.
Buckner sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Buckner! Wright is backing up but he can't get away as Buckner lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Wright and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matheus Buckner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski's entrance music is Era - Reborn. A fine choice. Ou has chosen Advance On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ou!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Vincent Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski works Ou's body with a nice hook.
Ou tries to keep at a distance but Grabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Joe Ou has been cut.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski tries to clinch there but Ou circles away.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ou.
A slow jab from Ou misses its intended target.
Grabowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ou.
Ou throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Ou swinging wildly here.
Grabowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grabowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grabowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ou looks gassed!
Grabowski thuds his shin into the meat of Ou's side.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski tries to clinch but Ou moves out of range.
Grabowski throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski drives through and clinches with Ou against the cage.
Ou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grabowski has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Ou holds him up against the cage and eventually Grabowski drops back down to his feet.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grabowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grabowski wants to clinch up but Ou keeps it at a distance.
Ou misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ou throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Joe Ou's cut even more.
Ou keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ou. That did some damage!
Grabowski tries to clinch up but Ou circles away and keeps his distance.
Ou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ou keeps the fight on the outside.
Ou keeps the fight on the outside.
Ou misses with a double jab
and Grabowski counters with a big head kick but Ou shrugs it off.
Grabowski pushes Ou up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grabowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ou is able to avoid easily.
Ou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski forces Ou back against the cage and clinches.
Grabowski jumps guard but Ou stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ou blocks a body shot from Grabowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ou blocks an uppercut.
Grabowski can't find room to land a body shot as Ou controls the action.
Grabowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Grabowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The cut above Joe Ou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ou misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski gets a clinch.
Grabowski jumps into guard, dragging Ou to the mat.
Grabowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ou defends it easily.
Ou advances position into side control!
Ou working away.
Grabowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ou has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski scores with a leg kick.
Grabowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ou. That did some damage!
Ou checks a low kick from Grabowski.
Ou blocks the body kick.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabowski scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski moves in looking to clinch but Ou pushes him off.
Grabowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grabowski tries to clinch but Ou moves out of range.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Ou drops Grabowski with a beautiful combination! Grabowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ou is looking for the KO!
Grabowski is rocked!
It looks like Vincent Grabowski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ou tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Ou misses its intended target.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Ou is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ou.
Vincent Grabowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski moves in looking to clinch but Ou pushes him off.
Ou throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski dodges the punch combination from Ou.
Ou 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.
Ou loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ou.
Ou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grabowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ou's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabowski wants to clinch up but Ou keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Ou.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Ou.
Ou misses with a looping left.
Ou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grabowski backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grabowski lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ou 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grabowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grabowski slips a jab from Ou.
Ou misses with a straight right.
Ou misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski moves out of range as Ou strikes.
Ou missing with a left hand there. Grabowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Ou circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ou throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabowski throws and low kick but Ou moves out of range easily.
Ou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Ou moves out of range.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Ou checks the leg kick.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ou.
Ou misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski wants to clinch.
Ou throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
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.
Ou lands with a shot to the body.
Vincent Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Ou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ou swats away the attempt to clinch by Grabowski.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but Ou is avoiding it.
Ou moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ou tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that Ou semi-blocks.
Joe Ou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grabowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Ou tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ou on the side of the head.
Ou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grabowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grabowski wants to clinch up but Ou keeps it at a distance.
Ou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grabowski takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Ou.
I think Ou 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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