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RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damiao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Pettis enters the cage!
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiao Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos cracks the inside of Pettis's front leg.
Marcos lands a jab to Pettis's midsection.
Marcos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcos moves into the clinch successfully.
Pettis misses with some punches.
Pettis has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Pettis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettis has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
A head punch on the inside from Pettis fails to land.
Marcos has picked Pettis up - he's going for a ride! Marcos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marcos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pettis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damiao Marcos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morris Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris Daley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morris Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Daley misses with a punch to the body.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Daley is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daley to keep the fight standing.
Daley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daley obliges.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Daley holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Daley lands a nice elbow.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Daley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Daley avoiding damage.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daley gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Morris Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mitchell.
Daley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jason Mitchell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Daley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Daley throws knees to the body.
Daley tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Daley back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daley has hold of one of Mitchell's legs. Mitchell is fighting the takedown attempt but Daley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daley is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell looking to control.
Mitchell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daley's guard.
Mitchell won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Daley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daley pushes Mitchell off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daley throws a head kick that misses.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daley drives through with a takedown into Mitchell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mitchell, into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daley manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Daley has wrist control.
Mitchell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mitchell, into his guard.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Daley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daley instigates a clinch.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Morris Daley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daley working the head and body with strikes.
Daley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Daley there.
Daley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daley is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mitchell wants to control but Daley is keeping busy.
Mitchell missing with punches from the bottom.
Daley throws a strike but Mitchell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Daley controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mitchell prevents Daley from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Mitchell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Daley is keeping the position.
Daley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Daley tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Daley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daley tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Daley sprawls well.
Morris Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mitchell.
Daley has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Daley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daley obliges.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Daley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Daley.
Mitchell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mitchell to the mat. Mitchell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well.
Daley misses with a kick to the body.
Mitchell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Daley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daley misses with a low kick.
Daley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daley with a body shot.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Morris Daley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daley is looking to clinch.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Daley gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Daley clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daley.
Daley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Daley on the inside.
Daley lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daley moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daley gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Daley.
Daley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daley to the mat. Daley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Daley 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.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Daley is keeping the position.
Mitchell won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Jason Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him.
Daley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daley's head.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daley has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
Jason Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
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.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daley some visible discomfort.
Mitchell swings around for an armbar but Daley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mitchell's guard.
Daley looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Daley's brow.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daley is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daley, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Daley!
Jason Mitchell was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the opportunity and your support. I'll do everything i can to be better next time out.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krol Popiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krol Popiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popiel tries to clinch there but Filipowicz circles away.
We've been told by Popiel's head coaches at RIO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Popiel wants to clinch up but Filipowicz keeps it at a distance.
Popiel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popiel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Popiel has managed to clinch.
Popiel missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Popiel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popiel misses with the head strike.
Popiel lands an uppercut.
Filipowicz has picked Popiel up - he's going for a ride! Filipowicz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Filipowicz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Popiel taking some punishment here, with Filipowicz in his half guard.
Filipowicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Filipowicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Filipowicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipowicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Popiel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Popiel is hurt! He's hurt bad - Filipowicz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Popiel from any more punishment! Congratulations to Filipowicz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James LaBrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Makaronelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James LaBrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBrie scores with a shot to the body.
Makaronelli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaronelli shoots and misses
and LaBrie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt
and LaBrie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Enzo Makaronelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaronelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Makaronelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt
and LaBrie counters with a crisp one two that drops Makaronelli! LaBrie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makaronelli to his feet! Makaronelli is in big trouble!
Makaronelli is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! LaBrie ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Makaronelli clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James LaBrie!
During a confident post fight interview, James LaBrie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellie Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ellie Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cunningham throws a sloppy body shot
and Kerr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerr throws a front kick aimed at Cunningham's knee but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham looks for a takedown but Kerr sprawls well.
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerr to the ground. Cunningham is now in Kerr's guard.
Kerr pushes Cunningham off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kerr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunningham at a distance.
Kerr thuds his shin into the meat of Cunningham's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Kerr.
Kerr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Cunningham is rocked!
Kerr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cunningham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerr finish him?
Cunningham takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham ducks into an uppercut from Kerr and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Kerr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Blazing could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Distor Centura's chin.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blazing has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blazing throws a series of punches but Centura moves out of range.
Centura dodges the punch combination from Blazing.
Centura connects with the punch.
Centura slips under a jab from Blazing.
Centura throws out a counter right but Blazing avoids it with no problem.
Centura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blazing.
Blazing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centura.
Blazing looks to land a left hand but Centura moved out of range nicely.
Centura throws a right hand that misses
and Blazing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazing fails to land with a series of punches.
Centura throws a looping overhand right but Blazing ducks down to avoid it.
Blazing misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Blazing. Those never looked like landing.
Centura tries a quick counter leg kick but Blazing is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Centura misses with a hook
and Blazing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Blazing.
Centura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A cross from Centura lands.
Centura misses with a straight left.
Blazing swings for the body but Centura moves out of range.
Blazing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Centura.
Centura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centura throws a low kick, looking for Blazing's leg but Blazing calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blazing misses its target.
Blazing misses with the combination.
Blazing looks to land a left hand but Centura moved out of range nicely.
Blazing moves away from the strike by Centura.
Blazing misses with a looping right.
Blazing misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a series of wild punches.
Centura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazing.
Blazing scores with a jab.
Blazing misses with a hook.
Blazing looks to land a combination but Centura avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centura scores with a leg kick.
Centura throws a hook but Blazing blocks it.
Centura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazing.
Centura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake Blazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazing takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Centura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blazing.
Centura throws a leg kick but Blazing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Blazing. Those never looked like landing.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blazing misses with an uppercut
and Centura counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Blazing does no damage.
Centura feints a counter leg kick.
Centura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blazing uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blazing cracks Centura with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Centura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Centura scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Centura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blazing uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a wild body shot.
Blazing moves out of range of the strikes.
Centura misses with a looping left.
Centura lands with a hook. Blazing tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blazing is rocked!
Blazing walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Blazing limp body while Centura jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Distor Centura!
In his post fight interview, Distor Centura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 29 - 3, fighting out of London, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands a body shot.
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Richards.
A solid body kick from Richards.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Richards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Richards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards tries a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramirez with a body shot.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richards avoids it really well and circles away.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
As Ramirez backs off Richards throws a huge counter combo but Ramirez manages to avoid it all.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sean Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Ramirez lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramirez.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Richards wants to clinch.
Richards lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick.
Richards staying out of range there.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Richards feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Ramirez takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricardo Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Richards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramirez has got the better of the exchanges.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez with a nice cross.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Richards misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richards lands a head kick!
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Richards counters with a body kick.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Richards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Richards tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Richards.
Richards scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards has Ramirez pushed against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Ramirez taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards stalling against the cage.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards 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!
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez scoring with punches and elbows.
Richards takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Richards uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Richards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeps Ramirez under control for a moment.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramirez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position.
Ramirez is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Richards wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richards!
Ramirez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richards struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Richards is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez 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 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Templar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roads misses with a jab to the body
and Roads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Templar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roads feints a jab promting Templar to slip. Roads then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Templar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Templar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roads counters with a stiff right hand.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Roads moves away and avoids it.
Templar clinches up against the cage.
Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roads has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roads is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Templar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Templar letting Roads take a breather here.
Roads wants to break the clinch but can't.
Templar manages to pull guard.
Roads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roads has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roads stopping the sweep attempt from Templar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templar is on top in guard.
Roads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Templar wants to improve his position but Roads is controlling well.
Roads knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Templar on the ground.
Roads stalling away here and it's allowed Templar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roads trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roads trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Roads avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templar is pulling down on Roads's head. It's preventing any offense from Roads, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roads is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Templar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roads is looking to defend but Templar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roads! Templar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roads taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wesley Templar!
Wesley Templar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Lewis is now in Smith's guard.
Lewis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lewis has Smith in his guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Lewis!
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Smith.
Lewis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks winded!
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
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!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Lewis cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Lewis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
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.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis looking to control.
Smith distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justin Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Smith misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justin Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with the punch.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Smith just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis had his way with Johnny Smith in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis 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.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lewis shoots in.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lewis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lewis!
A less than humble Justin Lewis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holly Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Stackhouse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Jambi. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stackhouse defends well and Kjolby ends up having to push Stackhouse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stackhouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse gets caught flat footed, as Kjolby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kjolby wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.
Kjolby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kjolby wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Kjolby wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjolby stopping the sweep attempt from Stackhouse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kjolby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kjolby is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stackhouse can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Kjolby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stackhouse is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kjolby throwing strikes but missing.
Stackhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kjolby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kjolby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kjolby is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kjolby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stackhouse is trying to defend but Kjolby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kjolby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kjolby thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Kjolby throwing shots but Stackhouse is blocking nicely.
Kjolby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kjolby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjolby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stackhouse!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kjolby looking to secure an arm triangle but Stackhouse defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stackhouse holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kjolby tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stackhouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Kjolby has a good base and remains in mount.
Kjolby raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stackhouse holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kjolby tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kjolby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stackhouse is looking to escape.
Stackhouse has left one of his arms exposed and Kjolby doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stackhouse screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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