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WB36: Lakovic vs. Herzog PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winter Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorge manages to avoid it.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burrows as he avoids it easily.
Burrows tests Jorge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Burrows as Jorge shoots in.
Brett Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Jorge.
Nice takedown defense from Burrows. No joy for Jorge on that attempt.
Burrows thows a body shot but no joy.
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Burrows.
Burrows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jorge throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorge is rocked!
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
Jorge looks gassed!
Burrows works the jab nicely.
Jorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burrows finish him?
Jorge drops his hands momentarily. Burrows doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jorge staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jorge doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Burrows!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Ganon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa has chosen Paranoid as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kelly Ganon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Correa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ganon avoids the head kick by Correa.
Correa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ganon's waist but Ganon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Correa off to one side.
Correa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ganon is fending him off so far but Correa persists. Nope, Ganon circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Correa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly Ganon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Correa.
Correa closes the distance and clinches up with Ganon, looking for a takedown. Correa pushes Ganon against the cage but Ganon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romulo Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correa avoids the head kick by Ganon.
Ganon slaps away a takedown attempt from Correa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Correa looks gassed!
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Ganon.
Both fighters circling a little - Ganon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ganon and Correa falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ganon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kelly Ganon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mash's entrance music is North Dakota State Fight Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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162 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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mash!
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, Michael Chan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mash shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Mash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mash throws a big shot that misses.
Chan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mash throws out the jab.
Chan tries to clinch but Mash moves out of range.
Chan avoids the body shot from Mash.
Mash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan avoids the body shot from Mash.
Mash throws an overhand right that lands on Chan's shoulder, as Chan tries to avoid the shot.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mash.
Steve Mash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mash finds it's way round the side to connect with Chan's head.
Mash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chan defending well as Mash loads up on a big left hand.
Chan moves in looking to clinch but Mash pushes him off.
Mash shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan is looking to clinch but Mash is avoiding it.
Mash throws an overhand right that lands on Chan's shoulder, as Chan tries to avoid the shot.
Chan moves in looking to clinch but Mash pushes him off.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mash.
Mash wants to clinch but Chan slips to the side
and Chan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Chan.
It looks like Steve Mash has been cut.
Mash misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Mash blocks it.
Chan looking to throw knees to the head but Mash is blocking nicely.
Mash misses with a punch to the body.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan misses with a knee to the head.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Mash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Mash blocks it.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mash leaning against his opponent.
Mash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chan misses with a knee to the head.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
Mash taking a breather.
Mash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mash misses with a body shot
and Chan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Mash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chan working Mash over with knees to the body.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mash has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mash managing to block the knees to the body from Chan.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Mash blocks it.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mash tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Mash back against the cage.
Mash trying to stall but Chan improves his position.
Mash misses with a punch to the body.
Chan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Mash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
Mash stalling in the clinch.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mash's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mash's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mash throws a combination that misses
and Chan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mash's face.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chan keeps control of Mash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chan as Mash tries to tie him up.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Mash throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Chan.
Chan prevents Mash from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
Mash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan wants to clinch
and Mash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan wants to clinch up but Mash keeps it at a distance.
Mash circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chan blocks a jab.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mash keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mash.
Mash swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Mash.
Mash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan wants to clinch up but Mash keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mash. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mash circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Chan slips under a jab from Mash.
Mash misses with an uppercut.
Mash misses with a body shot
and Chan counters by clinching up.
Mash misses with some punches.
Mash scores with a shot to the side of Chan's head.
A head punch on the inside from Mash fails to land.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Mash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan stalling in the clinch but Mash improves position.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Mash looking to slow down the pace here.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mash's face.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan blocking some punches.
Mash stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position.
Chan has Mash pressed against the cage, preventing Mash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
Mash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chan.
Mash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mash throws a hook but Chan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Mash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Mash coming out on top.
A head kick by Mash misses
and Chan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chan letting Mash take a breather here.
Mash tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Mash back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Mash's cut.
That's time! Mash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mash swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Mash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan tries to clinch but Mash is having none of it.
Mash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mash misses with a hook to the body
and Chan counters by clinching up.
Chan stalls.
Mash working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan is struggling to control the position.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Mash blocks it.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan working Mash over with knees to the body.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Mash taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Mash is trying to stall.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but Mash blocks with his arms.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mash.
Mash lands a shot to the body.
Chan letting Mash take a breather here.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mash is trying to stall.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Mash scores with a hook to the body.
Chan stalling in the clinch but Mash improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mash fails to land.
Mash avoiding damage as Chan throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mash.
Mash is trying to stall.
Mash stalls.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Chan landing knees to the body.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan prevents a body shot from Mash.
Chan is trying to stall.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but Mash blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to land knees in the clinch but Mash avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Mash.
Mash stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position.
Mash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mash lands with a light punch inside.
Mash tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Mash back against the cage.
Mash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mash is looking to control Chan's arms but Chan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mash has his back to the cage.
Chan stalling in the clinch.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mash.
Mash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mash tries to score a body lock takedown but Chan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan crunches a lovely knee into Mash's ribcage.
Mash tries to stall but Chan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mash wants to break free but Chan has control.
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.
A short body shot lands from Mash as the two fighters clinch.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mash.
A head punch on the inside from Mash fails to land.
Chan crunches a lovely knee into Mash's ribcage.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mash throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve Mash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mash avoids it.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mash lands a shot to the body.
Mash has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mash.
Mash tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Chan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wenkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jonas Wenkel enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Wenkel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenkel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wenkel.
It looks like Jonas Wenkel has been cut.
West is looking to clinch but Wenkel is avoiding it.
Wenkel dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Wenkel's head and hops out.
Wenkel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wenkel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
West tries to clinch up but Wenkel circles away and keeps his distance.
West tries to clinch up.
West clinches with his opponent.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wenkel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West manages to break the clinch.
Wenkel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Wenkel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wenkel is controlling the pace.
Wenkel wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is not content to let Wenkel control the position.
West controlling the position for now.
Wenkel wants to free his trapped foot but West is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wenkel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wenkel uses his free foot to push down on West's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for West.
West is squirming around, avoiding Wenkel's attempts to control the action.
Wenkel throwing strikes but West recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Wenkel winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wenkel stalling away here and it's allowed West to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wenkel prevents West from getting back to his feet.
Wenkel trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wenkel passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wenkel tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Wenkel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wenkel on the ground.
Wenkel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wenkel is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wenkel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Wenkel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wenkel loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Wenkel tries to clinch but West moves away
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Wenkel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wenkel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West instigates a clinch.
Wenkel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wenkel lands an elbow just above West 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by West.
Wenkel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wenkel lands an elbow inside.
Wenkel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wenkel tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Wenkel back against the cage.
West dodges an elbow strike from Wenkel.
Wenkel misses with a knee to the head.
Wenkel trying to land knees to the body.
Wenkel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wenkel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
West landing knees to the body.
Wenkel is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wenkel throws an elbow but misses.
Wenkel looking to slow down the pace here.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wenkel has West pressed against the cage.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wenkel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wenkel can't get the takedown.
Wenkel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Wenkel.
West misses with a knee strike.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wenkel blocks it with crossed arms.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks with his arms.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wenkel managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West misses with a knee strike.
Wenkel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel manages to break the clinch.
Wenkel clinches with his opponent.
West takes a shot to the head.
Wenkel trying to stall but West improves his position.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wenkel blocks it with crossed arms.
Wenkel breaks the clinch.
Wenkel throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Wenkel does no damage.
Wenkel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Wenkel does a little dance to reset his feet.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wenkel.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Wenkel - just one landing.
Wenkel misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel 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.
Wenkel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West takes one on the button.
Wenkel darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wenkel.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wenkel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wenkel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wenkel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Wenkel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wenkel.
West tries a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wenkel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wenkel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks with his arms.
Wenkel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wenkel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wenkel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the position but instead, Wenkel has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
West pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wenkel as the two fighters clinch.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wenkel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wenkel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wenkel scores with a nice hook to the head.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wenkel slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wenkel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses.
West trying to land knees to the body.
Wenkel tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wenkel throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wenkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonas Wenkel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wenkel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West closes the distance and clinches.
Wenkel tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Wenkel drops back down to his feet.
Wenkel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by West.
West tries a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks it.
Wenkel breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wenkel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wenkel throws a hook but West blocks it.
West tries to clinch but Wenkel moves out of range.
West blocks a jab.
Wenkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wenkel throws a leg kick that misses.
West closes the distance and pushes Wenkel back into the cage.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West looking to stall.
West missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wenkel misses with a knee strike.
West blocks a body shot from Wenkel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wenkel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wenkel.
West tries a knee to the head but Wenkel blocks it.
Wenkel lands a nice elbow.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Wenkel is blocking nicely.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Wenkel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wenkel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but West regains guard immediately.
Wenkel trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wenkel looking to pass the guard.
Wenkel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jonas Wenkel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wenkel throws an elbow but it misses.
Wenkel throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wenkel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wenkel breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel scores a takedown into full mount!
Wenkel unloading with bombs!
West has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Wenkel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. West knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften West for a finish.
West looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wenkel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel missing with punches from the back.
Wenkel trying to control.
Steve West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Wenkel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wenkel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Wenkel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padre del Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
205 lbs
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24
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Padre del Panther!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
del Panther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
del Panther gets a takedown into half guard.
del Panther thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to roll over but del Panther keeps him under control.
del Panther thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
del Panther thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Panther is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for del Panther to get the leverage.
Lawrence has one foot on del Panther's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
del Panther gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but del Panther has control of the leg.
del Panther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
del Panther thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
del Panther has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as del Panther accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
del Panther slips nicely into half guard.
del Panther is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawrence defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
del Panther not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from del Panther.
del Panther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawrence is just riding it out for now. del Panther eventually gives up the hold.
del Panther is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for del Panther to get the leverage.
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
del Panther is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for del Panther to get the leverage.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. del Panther is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawrence is trying to stand.
del Panther is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
del Panther is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time del Panther.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
del Panther looks gassed!
del Panther is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padre del Panther dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
del Panther uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by del Panther.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
del Panther shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawrence napping and manages to drive through into side control!
del Panther looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawrence is avoiding damage well.
del Panther looks up at the clock and then as Lawrence takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, del Panther smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lawrence manages to get back to half guard.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. del Panther is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
del Panther is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
del Panther is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but del Panther is controlling well.
del Panther works his foot free and advances to mount.
del Panther goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lawrence turns into him and now he's in del Panther's guard.
del Panther has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
del Panther is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Panther manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawrence can't keep his opponent in guard - del Panther advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
del Panther with the ground and pound but Lawrence uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because del Panther has passed into half guard!
del Panther is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Panther is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
del Panther is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
del Panther thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
del Panther scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
del Panther controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Panther missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
del Panther trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
del Panther tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
del Panther throws and elbow that misses. Lawrence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in del Panther's guard. Nice move by Lawrence!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but del Panther keeps moving.
Padre del Panther has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from del Panther.
del Panther is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padre del Panther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
del Panther slips under a jab from Lawrence.
del Panther slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
del Panther is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawrence.
del Panther throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
del Panther avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
del Panther loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawrence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but del Panther avoids it well.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but del Panther bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but del Panther manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from del Panther misses.
del Panther misses with a body shot.
Albert Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence stuns del Panther with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for del Panther with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
del Panther uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
del Panther ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and del Panther counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
del Panther is working for a submission of some sort.
del Panther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawrence is just riding it out for now. del Panther eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
del Panther maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lawrence could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but del Panther has cracked it and Lawrence is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by del Panther!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Padre del Panther!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johhny La chingas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Zanella (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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25
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johhny La chingas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Zanella!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La chingas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zanella wants to hit a switch here but La chingas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zanella there!
Zanella working to try and regain half guard.
Zanella in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by La chingas.
La chingas landing shots from mount.
Zanella tries to lock up and control but La chingas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zanella is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La chingas landing shots from mount.
Zanella in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
La chingas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La chingas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zanella can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La chingas has control of Zanella's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zanella regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La chingas is landing with some decent strikes but Zanella is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zanella is in all sorts of trouble here.
La chingas with the ground and pound from mount.
La chingas with good strikes from the mount here!
La chingas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zanella is surviving well by controlling La chingas's body position as best he can.
Zanella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La chingas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La chingas lands a big elbow.
La chingas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
La chingas is breathing heavily.
La chingas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zanella is surviving well by controlling La chingas's body position as best he can.
La chingas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zanella is trying to escape the mount.
La chingas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zanella is on top in guard.
Zanella has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of La chingas is proving hard to escape from.
La chingas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zanella gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La chingas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zanella gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zanella wants to pass the guard but La chingas is keeping the position.
La chingas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zanella defends well.
La chingas is working an open guard so Zanella takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zanella.
Zanella swinging wildly here.
La chingas fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
La chingas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zanella as he jumps to the side.
Zanella looks to score with a jab to the body but La chingas is just out of range.
La chingas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zanella.
Zanella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La chingas.
Hugo Zanella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zanella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La chingas was well out of range. Poor timing from Zanella.
Zanella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La chingas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La chingas.
No joy there for Zanella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zanella avoids the head kick by La chingas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zanella scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La chingas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zanella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on La chingas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny La chingas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zanella swinging wildly here.
La chingas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zanella counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from La chingas.
Zanella scores with a hook.
Zanella throws a nice looking combination but La chingas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zanella misses with a wild body shot.
La chingas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zanella throws a left and a right that both miss
and La chingas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
La chingas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zanella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zanella is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
La chingas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanella looking to hit a scissor sweep but La chingas is one step ahead there.
La chingas pushes down on Zanella's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La chingas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zanella's head.
Zanella regains full guard. Nicely done.
La chingas lands a couple of elbows.
Zanella lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for La chingas!
La chingas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La chingas is looking to escape.
La chingas tries to control Zanella's body but Zanella pushes him off. La chingas squirms to his side and now Zanella has his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zanella controlling the positon.
La chingas is trying to break free.
Zanella has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
La chingas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zanella's guard. Nice work there by La chingas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zanella is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and La chingas dives into side control.
La chingas tries for a kimura but Zanella is defending well.
La chingas with the ground and pound but Zanella regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zanella wants to get back to full guard.
Zanella gets full guard.
Zanella is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zanella stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanella throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La chingas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zanella!
La chingas raining down shots from the mount!
Zanella is desperately trying to improve his position but La chingas has a good base and remains in mount.
La chingas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
La chingas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zanella regains half guard.
Johhny La chingas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zanella moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La chingas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zanella looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zanella looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zanella!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johhny La chingas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
La chingas slips a jab and a cross from Zanella.
Zanella just misses with a punch to the body.
La chingas shoots in looking for a takedown. Zanella tries to sprawl out of it but La chingas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zanella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La chingas shoots in for a double leg but Zanella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
La chingas shoots in for a takedown but Zanella shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny La chingas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Zanella. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zanella.
Johhny La chingas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zanella thuds a left hand into La chingas's body.
Nice sprawl there from Zanella as La chingas shoots in.
Johhny La chingas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zanella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zanella looks to throw the jab but La chingas is out of range.
Zanella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zanella throws a right and a left that La chingas avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zanella. La chingas does a little dance to reset his feet.
La chingas closes the distance and clinches up with Zanella, looking for a takedown. La chingas pushes Zanella against the cage but Zanella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La chingas blocks a jab.
La chingas has his takedown stuffed
and Zanella counters with a left and a right that stings La chingas.
Zanella with a nice cross.
La chingas fails to land the takedown.
Zanella lands with a nice body punch.
La chingas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zanella.
A shot to de liver by Zanella. Beautiful body shot.
Zanella throws a right and a left that both miss.
La chingas throws a one two combo.
Zanella misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La chingas tries for a takedown but Zanella circles away easily
and Zanella counters with a two punch combo.
La chingas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zanella lands a right hook to the body.
La chingas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zanella's guard.
La chingas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zanella bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La chingas's guard.
Zanella seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zanella won't allow La chingas to sweep him here.
La chingas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
La chingas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La chingas keeping moving, preventing Zanella from controlling successfully.
Zanella stands and steps away. La chingas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
La chingas fails with a takedown attempt.
Zanella scores with a jab to the head.
Zanella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La chingas moves away.
La chingas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Zanella to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zanella misses the target.
Zanella moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zanella connects with a good right hand that stumbles La chingas. La chingas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanella slaps away a takedown attempt from La chingas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
La chingas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zanella.
Zanella lands a right hook to the body.
Hugo Zanella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La chingas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La chingas scores with a takedown into Zanella's guard.
Zanella manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La chingas manages to get himself to full guard.
Zanella preventing the sweep.
La chingas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zanella uses it to pass to side control.
Johhny La chingas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La chingas is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Zanella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think La chingas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ditka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Yoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Girugamesh - Arrow. Kazuma Yoshiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Ditka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Yoshiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiro tries to clinch up but Ditka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro moves in looking to clinch but Ditka pushes him off.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Ditka tries to land a front kick but Yoshiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Ditka does it's job there.
It looks like Kazuma Yoshiro has been cut.
Kazuma Yoshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Yoshiro misses its intended target.
Ditka misses with a body kick.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Yoshiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ditka circles away.
Yoshiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ditka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Yoshiro slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ditka.
Ditka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshiro as he avoids it easily.
Ditka swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Ditka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ditka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ditka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ditka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ditka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ditka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ditka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ditka lands with a nice combination. Yoshiro backs away looking to recover.
Ditka throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ditka throws a lazy right hand but Yoshiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshiro rushes Ditka and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ditka avoiding damage as Yoshiro throws knees to the body.
Ditka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshiro tries to land a knee to the head but Ditka blocks with his arms.
Ditka is trying to force a seperation but Yoshiro has the dominant position.
Ditka digs a right hand underneath Yoshiro's ribcage. Yoshiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshiro has had enough of the clinch but Ditka keeps him there for the moment.
Ditka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Ditka avoids the damage to the body.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Ditka is blocking nicely.
Ditka managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshiro.
Ditka lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ditka is controlling him.
Ditka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yoshiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ditka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yoshiro tries to buck Ditka off but Ditka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshiro is looking to reverse the position.
Ditka is staying tight to Yoshiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ditka tries to advance to mount but Yoshiro denies him.
Ditka controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ditka tries to move to mount but Yoshiro blocks the move with his legs.
Yoshiro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yoshiro is looking to get to half guard.
Ditka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ditka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ditka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ditka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Yoshiro'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.
Yoshiro moves in looking to clinch but Ditka pushes him off.
Ditka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro moves out of range as Ditka strikes.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ditka swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Ditka keeps it at a distance.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
A jab from Ditka misses.
Ditka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshiro moves in looking to clinch but Ditka pushes him off.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Ditka circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Yoshiro slips a jab and a cross from Ditka.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up but Ditka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoshiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ditka.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro moves away from the strike by Ditka.
Yoshiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ditka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshiro slips a straight right by Ditka.
Ditka throws a wild body kick that Yoshiro sees coming a mile off.
Ditka scores with a shot to the body.
Ditka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kazuma Yoshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ditka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ditka lands with a hook. Yoshiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Ditka tries to keep at a distance but Yoshiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Ditka is blocking nicely.
Ditka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshiro backwards.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ditka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshiro with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Ditka has been cut.
Yoshiro is trying to break the clinch but Ditka has him pressed against the cage.
Ditka avoids the elbow strike from Yoshiro, against the cage.
Yoshiro breaks from the clinch.
Ditka tests Yoshiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ditka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ditka feints and as Yoshiro raises his hands in defense, Ditka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ditka won't allow Yoshiro to get back to his feet.
Yoshiro working a defensive guard here.
Ditka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ditka throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshiro is keeping the position for now.
Yoshiro 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.
Ditka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ditka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yoshiro is trying to defend but Ditka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ditka is taking a breather. Yoshiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ditka prevents Yoshiro from standing back up.
Yoshiro tries to roll over but Ditka keeps him under control.
Ditka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yoshiro defending well though.
Ditka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yoshiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ditka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ditka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yoshiro is looking to clinch.
Yoshiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Ditka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Ditka.
Ditka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro is looking to slow Ditka down with leg kicks.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Yoshiro misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ditka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshiro. Yoshiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ditka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Ditka misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ditka throws a right hand that Yoshiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshiro also avoids with ease.
Ditka lands with a cross.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ditka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ditka misses with an uppercut. Yoshiro saw that one coming.
Ditka throws a lazy right hand but Yoshiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ditka swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Ditka swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ditka shoots in but Yoshiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ditka misses its intended target.
Yoshiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ditka.
A head kick misses from Yoshiro.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Ditka keeps it at a distance.
Ditka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshiro as he avoids it easily.
Ditka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Ditka circles away.
Yoshiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ditka circles away.
Ditka moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ditka moves away from the strike by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike Ditka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ditka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ditka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshiro needs to keep his hands up - Ditka had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka is having none of it.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Ditka throws a push kick but Yoshiro slaps the foot to one side.
Ditka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ditka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ditka throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshiro's shoulder, as Yoshiro tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Ditka circles away.
Ditka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshiro.
Ditka swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yoshiro!
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ditka misses with a two punch combination.
Ditka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshiro. Yoshiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ditka misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshiro. Ditka shrugs it off though.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka moves out of range.
Yoshiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ditka circles away.
Ditka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka is having none of it.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka is having none of it.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ditka is having none of it.
Kazuma Yoshiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike Ditka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ditka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuma Yoshiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ditka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshiro moves away.
Yoshiro is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuma Yoshiro.
I think Ditka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ditka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Silicone Curitiba. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dan Svensson enters the cage!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Milani!
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, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marco Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milani tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Milani tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milani takes one to the side of the head.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Svensson finds it's way through Milani's defenses.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Milani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svensson sprawls well. Svensson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Milani gets slowly back to his feet.
Milani has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani tries to clinch but Svensson moves away
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milani closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Milani closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svensson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Milani's guard.
Milani keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Milani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svensson forces his way into half guard.
Svensson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Svensson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Milani to stand up.
Svensson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Milani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Milani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Svensson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Milani is proving hard to escape from.
Milani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Svensson is aware though and is defending well.
Milani trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
Milani has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Svensson has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws an elbow but Milani slips to the side and avoids it well.
Milani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milani moves into full guard.
Milani is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Svensson frees his head nicely. Oh but Milani has switched to an armbar! Svensson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marco Milani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Holle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Holle's choice of entrance music: Ektomorf - Show your fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Panzram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Holle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzram throws a push kick but Holle slaps the foot to one side.
Holle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panzram.
Panzram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panzram is defended easily by Holle.
Panzram misses with a wild body shot.
Panzram shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panzram throws a lazy right hand but Holle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panzram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holle pinned against the cage. Holle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Panzram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holle moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holle tries to avoid it but Panzram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holle to the ground. Holle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panzram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holle moves away.
Panzram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holle moves out of range as Panzram strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram misses with a looping right.
Panzram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panzram misses with a kick to the body.
Panzram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panzram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holle moves away.
Panzram shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense.
Holle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Panzram misses.
Holle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panzram.
Holle throws a shot to the body.
Panzram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.
Richard Holle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holle throws a looping overhand right but Panzram ducks down to avoid it.
Panzram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panzram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holle.
Holle scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panzram. Holle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panzram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holle cracks the inside of Panzram's front leg.
Panzram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holle was well out of range. Poor timing from Panzram.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holle, as that shot connected.
A big right from Panzram misses.
Panzram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carl Panzram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Panzram misses.
Holle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holle slips under a jab.
Holle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holle slips a straight right by Panzram.
Panzram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holle moves away.
Panzram throws a sloppy body shot
and Holle counters with a leg kick.
Holle slips under a jab from Panzram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holle scores with a hook.
A big right from Panzram misses.
Panzram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holle throws a shot from downtown. Panzram moves away and avoids it.
Holle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panzram's sensitive parts.
Holle slips a jab from Panzram.
Panzram looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Panzram trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.
Holle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panzram is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzram prevents Holle from getting back to his feet.
Holle wants to sweep here but Panzram controlling him for the moment.
Panzram is looking to advance position but Holle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Panzram manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holle tries to stand and escape but Panzram is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panzram wants to control but Holle is keeping busy.
Panzram is trying to get back to full guard.
Panzram is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Holle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Panzram misses.
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
and Holle counters with a stiff right hand.
Panzram defending well as Holle loads up on a big left hand.
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
and Holle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holle lands a lovely overhand right.
Panzram shoots and misses
and Holle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panzram really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Holle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holle!
Panzram misses with a hook. Holle ducked under it nicely.
Panzram misses with a shot to the body
and Holle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panzram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panzram misses the shot to the body.
Panzram misses with a jab to the body
letting Holle counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holle.
Holle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panzram misses with a body punch
and Holle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panzram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holle counters with a head kick.
Holle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holle scores with a sloppy right hand. Panzram should have avoided that one.
Richard Holle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holle scores with a hook.
Holle scores with a sloppy right hand. Panzram should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Holle.
Panzram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holle throws a hook to the side of Panzram's head but Panzram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram throws a hook to the side of Holle's head but Holle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panzram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Panzram was not able to check.
Holle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panzram. That did some damage!
Panzram is looking to wear down Holle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holle scores with a body shot.
Panzram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holle can pounce on him.
Holle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panzram avoids the head kick by Holle.
A big right from Holle misses.
Holle thuds his right hand into Panzram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Panzram misses.
Holle throws an overhand right that lands on Panzram's shoulder, as Panzram tries to avoid the shot.
Panzram misses with a combination
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Panzram was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle throws a hook but Panzram avoids it easily.
Holle lands with a kick to the temple. Panzram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holle misses with a body shot.
Holle ducks under a wild hook from Panzram.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panzram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Panzram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panzram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panzram throws a hook to the side of Holle's head but Holle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holle defending well as Panzram loads up on a big left hand.
Panzram fails with the takedown.
Panzram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Holle.
Panzram misses with a hook.
Panzram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panzram throws a sloppy body shot
and Holle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panzram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panzram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holle circles away.
Holle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holle cracks Panzram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panzram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holle moves away.
Panzram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holle.
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!
Panzram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holle tries to avoid it but Panzram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holle to the ground. Holle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panzram looks to score with a jab to the body but Holle is just out of range.
Holle works Panzram's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Holle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Panzram ducks under a wild hook from Holle.
Panzram misses the body punch
and Holle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
enabling Holle to counter with a crisp jab.
Panzram has his takedown stuffed
and Holle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panzram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holle.
Panzram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holle lands the left hand.
Panzram misses with a takedown attempt
and Holle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Holle.
A head kick from Holle lands but Panzram takes it in his stride.
Holle slips under a jab.
Holle looks to throw the jab but Panzram is out of range.
Panzram moves out of range as Holle strikes.
Panzram throws a lazy head kick
and Holle counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram misses with a takedown attempt
and Holle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Panzram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holle scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Panzram misses
and Holle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
and Holle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holle works Panzram's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Panzram misses
and Holle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panzram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holle.
Holle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panzram momentarily.
Panzram looks to land a right hand but Holle moved out of range.
Panzram shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holle but Holle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panzram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holle lands a really nice looking cross but Panzram seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holle lands a nice shot that snaps Panzram's head back.
Panzram takes one to the side of the head.
Panzram ducks under a wild hook from Holle.
Holle slips under a jab.
Panzram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holle. Holle obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Holle.
Holle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panzram will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Panzram misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holle.
Holle lands a really nice looking cross but Panzram seems unphased.
Holle works Panzram's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle lands a really nice looking cross but Panzram seems unphased.
Holle connects with a high kick.
It looks like Carl Panzram has been cut.
Holle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panzram blocks a head kick by Holle.
Nice takedown defense from Holle. No joy for Panzram on that attempt.
Panzram throws out a loose jab but Holle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holle throws a head kick that Panzram semi-blocks.
Panzram swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holle lands an overhand right.
Panzram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holle with a jab.
Panzram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Holle counter with a right hand.
Panzram swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holle. That's going to slow Panzram down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holle thows a body kick. Panzram tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holle jabs Panzram right on the nose. Panzram blinks but takes it well.
Holle connects with a high kick.
Panzram is rocked!
Panzram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Panzram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panzram misses with a looping right.
Panzram seems to have got his legs back now.
Holle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richard Holle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panzram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panzram misses with a jab to the body
and Holle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panzram throws out a loose jab but Holle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panzram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panzram there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Holle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holle misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holle. That's going to slow Panzram down.
Carl Panzram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panzram misses with a hook to the body
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Panzram was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Holle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holle 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Holle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog has chosen Battlestar Scralatchtica as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog dives in and grabs Lakovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lakovic pushes down on Herzog's head and hops out.
Herzog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakovic.
Nice shot by Lakovic.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herzog misses with an uppercut.
Herzog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lakovic. Lakovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Herzog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lakovic scores with a body shot.
Lakovic scores with a body shot.
Lakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Herzog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lakovic throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Lakovic lands a high kick!
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lakovic lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
Lakovic gets caught flat footed, as Herzog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Lakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lakovic pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
Herzog 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.
Lakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Herzog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lakovic is on top in guard.
Lakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzog keeping full guard, as Lakovic tries to pass.
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.
Lakovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herzog is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herzog has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herzog lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herzog is one step ahead there.
Lakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lakovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lakovic pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lakovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Lakovic in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herzog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lakovic defends well.
Lakovic looking to sit in guard and control but Herzog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lakovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lakovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herzog is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Herzog can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Herzog is looking to improve his position but Lakovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Herzog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herzog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herzog is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Lakovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lakovic scores with a head kick.
Lakovic connects with the punch.
Lakovic misses with a straight right.
Herzog needs to keep his hands up - Lakovic had a free shot at his head there.
Lakovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
The crowd cheers as Lakovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herzog doesn't seem phased though.
Herzog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lakovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lakovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Lakovic wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Herzog does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Lakovic ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lakovic misses.
Herzog misses with a straight left.
Lakovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Lakovic misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic blocks a jab.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Lakovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Lakovic scores with a leg kick.
Lakovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Herzog is just out of range.
Sasha Lakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog needs to keep his hands up - Lakovic had a free shot at his head there.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakovic, right into the meat.
Lakovic misses with a kick to the body.
Herzog shoots for a double leg takedown but Lakovic sprawls well. He's pushed Herzog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
Herzog throws out a powerful jab.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herzog throws a shot from downtown. Lakovic moves away and avoids it.
Lakovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lakovic.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Lakovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lakovic connects with a right hand. Herzog shakes it off.
Herzog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lakovic!
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lakovic tries to clinch but Herzog is having none of it.
Lakovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herzog will feel that in the morning.
Herzog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lakovic pushes Herzog up against the cage in a clinch.
Herzog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lakovic walks away with a smile on his face. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lakovic misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lakovic throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Herzog. That snapped Lakovic's head back.
Lakovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lakovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Lakovic misses with a wild body shot.
Herzog slips under a jab from Lakovic.
Lakovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lakovic looks to land a combination. Herzog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lakovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Herzog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lakovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herzog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lakovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lakovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lakovic misses with a hook.
Herzog connects with the punch.
Lakovic scores with a nice body kick.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakovic but Lakovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic slips under a jab.
Herzog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lakovic misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Lakovic finds it's target.
Lakovic scores with a hook.
Lakovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lakovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lakovic.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lakovic. Herzog shrugs it off though.
Lakovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herzog's calf.
Herzog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lakovic swinging wildly here.
Lakovic looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lakovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lakovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herzog.
Lakovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lakovic scores with a punch to the head.
Lakovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lakovic.
Lakovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herzog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lakovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herzog. That did some damage!
Herzog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lakovic sprawls well initially but Herzog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lakovic is pressing down on Herzog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Herzog won't allow Lakovic to sweep him here.
Lakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog won't allow Lakovic to sweep him here.
Herzog seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lakovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Herzog puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Herzog is pressing down on Lakovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lakovic is holding on for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lakovic feints and then cracks Herzog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herzog down.
Lakovic throws a front kick aimed at Herzog's knee but Herzog avoids it well.
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.
Herzog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a head kick that Herzog semi-blocks.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Lakovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herzog looks to land a left hand but Lakovic moved out of range nicely.
Lakovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herzog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lakovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasha Lakovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Lakovic throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Lakovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lakovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herzog throws the left hand but Lakovic avoids the punch easily.
Herzog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lakovic's head.
Lakovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herzog's sensitive parts.
Herzog dives in and grabs Lakovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lakovic pushes down on Herzog's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakovic.
Lakovic moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Lakovic throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Lakovic.
Herzog 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.
Lakovic misses with a body kick.
Lakovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lakovic tries to clinch up but Herzog circles away and keeps his distance.
Lakovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
A jab from Lakovic misses.
Lakovic with a nice cross.
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.
Lakovic misses with a wild body shot.
Lakovic thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Lakovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herzog blocks a jab.
Herzog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lakovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lakovic cracks Herzog with an open hand slap.
Lakovic lands a head kick!
A left lands for Lakovic.
Lakovic takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Herzog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Herzog.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lakovic cracks Herzog with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sasha Lakovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lakovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!
Sasha Lakovic retains his welterweight title!
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