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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Guy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hogg controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to move to mount but Guy blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hogg tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hogg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guy wants to control but Hogg postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hogg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guy for as long as he can get away with.
Hogg advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hogg is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hogg controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hogg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hogg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hogg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hogg controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hogg content just to control the position here.
Hogg continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Hogg.
Hogg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hogg dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogg trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Hogg controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg is looking to advance position but Guy won't allow it.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy is looking to control Hogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hogg in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hogg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guy is trying to defend but Hogg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg controlling the position easily from mount.
Hogg tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Hogg controlling his opponent.
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
JD Hogg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Further stalling from Hogg.
Hogg is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hogg controlling from the full mount.
Buddy Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Hogg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogg 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Hogg!
Our winner, JD Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaue ALmeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barbosa (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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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaue ALmeida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ALmeida fails to land the takedown.
ALmeida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but ALmeida persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
ALmeida throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
ALmeida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ALmeida slows the pace down in half guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ALmeida is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa wants to stand up but ALmeida is controlling him.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa has his hands on ALmeida's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
ALmeida closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ALmeida gets to his feet - Barbosa follows without any prompting.
ALmeida misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa tries to break free but ALmeida pushes him back against the cage.
ALmeida breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as ALmeida shoots in.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for ALmeida with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ALmeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaue ALmeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from ALmeida misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
ALmeida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to sprawl but ALmeida drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa wants to stand but ALmeida is controlling the position.
ALmeida preventing the sweep.
Barbosa pulls ALmeida in close to his closed guard and prevents ALmeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as ALmeida tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ALmeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jose Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from ALmeida misses
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
ALmeida tries to clinch up.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but ALmeida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
ALmeida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbosa's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
ALmeida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barbosa, up you get!
Kaue ALmeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ALmeida tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ALmeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for ALmeida on that attempt.
As ALmeida backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but ALmeida manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ALmeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
ALmeida misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ALmeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
As ALmeida backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but ALmeida manages to avoid it all.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent ALmeida getting side control.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but ALmeida postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa pulls ALmeida in close to prevent any damage.
ALmeida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaue ALmeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but ALmeida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ALmeida sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
ALmeida moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but ALmeida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ALmeida tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ALmeida breaks the clinch.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by ALmeida.
ALmeida misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
ALmeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaue ALmeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ALmeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jose Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ALmeida throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ALmeida fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ALmeida throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
A low kick from ALmeida is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. ALmeida will be more careful next time no doubt.
ALmeida fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ALmeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
ALmeida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has ALmeida backing up. ALmeida nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
ALmeida tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings ALmeida.
ALmeida shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ALmeida is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ALmeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes that really hurt ALmeida! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barbosa!
Jose Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazing throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blazing's guard.
Blazing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Blazing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Davis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Davis stops Blazing from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to control from the top but Blazing keeps moving.
Davis advances position into side control!
Blazing tries to improve position but can't.
Blazing struggling a bit here.
Davis trying to control the position but Blazing is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing prevents Davis from improving position.
Blazing tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Davis thowing shots but they're missing.
Davis avoids the attempt from Blazing to control.
Blazing controls the position.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis cracks Blazing with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Davis wants to control the pace but Blazing is squirming around nicely.
Davis won't let Blazing get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blazing wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davis has hold of Blazing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blazing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Davis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blazing has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blazing!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blazing is one step ahead there.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather.
Blazing trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blazing preventing the sweep.
Davis pulls Blazing in to control the position.
Davis is trying to keep Blazing in close.
Blazing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blazing preventing the sweep.
Blazing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis seems keen to control Blazing's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blazing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewen Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Blazing moves out of range easily.
Blazing misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Davis passes to side control.
Davis tries to advance to mount but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Blazing is right now.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Blazing is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing wants to control but Davis postures up.
Davis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blazing is looking for a sweep.
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ewen Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blazing has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blazing is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blazing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davis but great work by Blazing.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
Blazing trying to control the pace.
Davis wants to control but Blazing is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Blazing has control of the leg.
Blazing thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Blazing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Blazing slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Blazing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Blazing from controlling successfully.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazing is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blazing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is trying to hold Blazing in close to prevent damage but Blazing has managed to pass into half guard.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewen Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blazing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blazing misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blazing won't be happy with that.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blazing, who protects the arm well.
Davis swings around for an armbar but Blazing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Blazing tries to pass.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blazing is one step ahead there.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Blazing is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis 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.
Blazing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis pulls Blazing in close to prevent any damage.
Blazing chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blazing wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Blazing trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazing is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blazing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Blazing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazing lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Blazing in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Blazing blocking some punches.
Davis has picked Blazing up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Davis 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.
Blazing wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Blazing to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blake Blazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blazing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blazing is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Davis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewen Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewen Davis!
A victorious Ewen Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Noodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boomtastic. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Noodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro gets a clinch.
Noodle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Noodle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tokoro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tokoro tries to get to full guard but Noodle has control of the leg.
Tokoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noodle.
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokoro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noodle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noodle's back!
Noodle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Noodle right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Noodle is in real trouble here. Tokoro gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Noodle is tapping out! Tokoro wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hideo Tokoro!
An out of breath Hideo Tokoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Noteboom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yakovchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Whack! Yakovchenko lands a heavy head kick that drops De Noteboom. The ref tackles Yakovchenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because De Noteboom was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen Peste as his entrance music. Apollo Gutz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Killer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gutz, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
Gutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Gutz lands a good knee to the midsection. Killer won't want to take too many of those.
Gutz lands an uppercut.
Gutz struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Killer.
Gutz effectively controlling the action here.
Gutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Killer on his heels. He'll look to pass Killer's guard now, I'm sure.
Killer has his feet on Gutz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Killer.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutz throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gutz is looking to land body kicks.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Killer.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Killer scores with a four punch combination!
Gutz throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killer's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Killer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
Killer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gutz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Gutz misses with a left hand
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutz rather than just go for the knockout.
Gutz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer leaves Gutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer letting Gutz take a breather here.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gutz is defended easily by Killer.
Killer throws a combination. Gutz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eddie Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gutz backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gutz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer is trying to trip Gutz. He has hold of a leg but Gutz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Killer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Gutz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Killer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gutz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eddie Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killer throws a sloppy body shot
and Gutz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutz.
Killer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutz throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Gutz moves out of range easily.
Killer throws a series of punches but Gutz avoids them all with ease.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Gutz backs off Killer throws a huge counter combo but Gutz manages to avoid it all.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutz dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Eddie Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutz drops Killer with a right and a left! Gutz comes rushing in but Killer regains his composure and manages to keep Gutz in guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Gutz from controlling successfully.
Killer keeping full guard, as Gutz tries to pass.
Gutz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Killer is rocked!
Gutz landing some decent shots from guard.
Killer is still in real trouble! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Killer covers up, he's hurt! Gutz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gutz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gutz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Gutz!
Apollo Gutz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen S.O.B. - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats as his entrance music. Mel Gordon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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36
223 lbs
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217 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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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
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Boa back into the cage.
Boa breaks the clinch.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Gordon slams his shin into Boa's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon throws a jab when Boa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boa tries to counter with a takedown but Gordon is quick to defend against it.
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Boa in a clinch.
Boa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boa avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boa is defended easily by Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon lands a head kick. Boa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Boa. Boa maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boa's brow.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Boa 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Boa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Boa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boa avoiding damage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Boa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Boa controls his hands.
Boa avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Boa has Gordon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gordon tumbling to the mat - Boa dives into Gordon's guard.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boa is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a triangle but Boa pushes his legs off easily.
Boa landing with the ground and pound.
Boa wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boa defends well.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boa passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Boa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boa wants to stand but Gordon has his arm trapped.
Gordon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Boa working the ground and pound.
Gordon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon seems a little lost for a moment, as Boa dominates the positioning.
Boa gets to mount! Gordon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boa drives through with a takedown into Gordon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gordon pushes Boa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Boa's ribs.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Gordon motions for Boa to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boa.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Boa.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Boa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Boa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boa avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa pulls Gordon into guard.
Boa wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon stands and steps away. Boa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mel Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Boa closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Boa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gordon pulls Boa in to control the position.
Boa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boa defends well.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Boa slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boa controlling from the top position.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gordon's body to avoid the submission. Gordon has instead reached around Boa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gordon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Knock You Out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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289 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Browne but Browne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Business lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Business has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Browne.
Business gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Business ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Business or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business connects with a good right hand that stumbles Browne. Browne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browne sprawls well. Browne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Business showed some decent athleticism there.
Business stops Browne from getting back to his feet.
Business moves nicely into side control.
Browne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Business has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Browne is defending well.
Business wants to take a breather but Browne manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Browne dives on top into guard.
Business is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Business not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Browne wanted to stand there but Business had control of the position.
Browne told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Business 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.
Browne gets to his feet. Business looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Browne tries to avoid it but Business manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Browne to the ground. Browne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Browne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Business.
Browne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Business looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Business punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Business shoots and misses
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
Business takes the fight into the clinch.
Business has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Browne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Browne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Business shoots in but no luck this time.
Business will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne stuffs the takedown.
Business closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Browne to the mat! Browne manages to get full guard.
Business is breathing heavily.
Business stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne wants to get back to his feet but Business is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Business. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browne has his feet on Business's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Business dives in and grabs Browne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Browne pushes down on Business's head and hops out.
Browne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Browne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Browne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne'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.
Browne takes one to the chin there.
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Business moves away and avoids it.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne lands an overhand right.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business with a poor takedown
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
Business bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Business shoots and misses
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Business.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business looking to score a takedown here. Browne is defending well but Business drives through and ends up in Browne's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Business trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business prevents Browne from getting back to his feet.
Browne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Business drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Business as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Browne screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Business! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Monkey Business!
A victorious Monkey Business thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Unz Unz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pete manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Unz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Unz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pete is trying to escape and Unz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pete is forced to tap! Nice work there by Unz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Highland Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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