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RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paez Paez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk YouTube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paez Paez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paez Paez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patryk YouTube!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a looping right.
And Paez counters with a quick kick to the body but YouTube blocks it.
YouTube swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paez.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paez.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paez Paez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube is breathing heavily.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
Paez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that YouTube can do to turn this around?
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but YouTube might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Paez has got the better of the exchanges.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Patryk YouTube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paez Paez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YouTube misses with a left hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
YouTube throws a right hand that misses
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick that stops YouTube in his tracks momentarily.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
YouTube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YouTube misses with a right hand
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws a lazy uppercut
and Paez counters with a solid body kick.
YouTube misses with an uppercut
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a lunging right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
YouTube throws an off balance right hand
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
YouTube misses with a hook
and Paez counters with a nice body kick.
YouTube swings widly with a right hand
and Paez counters with a good, hard body kick but YouTube shrugs it off.
Patryk YouTube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paez Paez is winning the standup battle so far.
YouTube throws a poor cross that misses
and Paez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. YouTube really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paez Paez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paez Paez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Iordanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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47
152 lbs
63 - 30 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor Iordanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
63 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Volcanic prevents Iordanov from getting back to his feet.
Volcanic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volcanic throws a big right hand that misses.
Volcanic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volcanic pushing down on Iordanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iordanov is looking to improve his position.
Volcanic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volcanic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volcanic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volcanic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volcanic lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volcanic.
Whack! Volcanic lands a heavy head kick that drops Iordanov. The ref tackles Volcanic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iordanov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Danny Volcanic!
Danny Volcanic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boomtastic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes has his takedown stuffed
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokoro slowing the pace effectively.
Downes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tokoro's defenses.
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
Tokoro has clasped his hands together around Downes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Downes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tokoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Downes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Downes is not content to let Tokoro control the position.
Tokoro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tokoro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes prevents Tokoro from improving position.
Downes tries to buck Tokoro off but Tokoro is having none of it.
Downes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tokoro's best efforts.
Downes is looking for a sweep. Tokoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokoro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Downes!
Downes regains half guard.
Tokoro is thwarting Downes's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but Downes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokoro to get the leverage.
Downes trying to hold on to Tokoro's head to control him but Tokoro postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downes is trying to stand.
Downes trying to control here.
Downes tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
Tokoro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tokoro is looking to work his way around to Downes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tokoro avoids the attempt from Downes to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downes wants to get back to his feet.
Tokoro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Downes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Downes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tokoro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Downes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Downes can't escape the position.
Tokoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downes wants to hold on but Tokoro pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downes can't escape the position.
Tokoro takes Downes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Downes is in trouble.
Tokoro is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Downes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tokoro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideo Tokoro!
Our winner, Hideo Tokoro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popek Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes to the cage accompanied by Popek x Matheo - Jestem Królem. John PercivalH is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Popek Monster!
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, John PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PercivalH circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and PercivalH releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
PercivalH avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monster forces PercivalH back against the cage and clinches.
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monster tries to clinch up.
Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - PercivalH circles away.
Monster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PercivalH manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from PercivalH misses.
Monster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH swings for the body but Monster moves out of range.
Monster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
PercivalH swats away the attempt to clinch by Monster.
A nice side step and PercivalH releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monster moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Monster.
Monster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
PercivalH wants to stall.
Monster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monster lands a hook that snaps the head of PercivalH backwards.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PercivalH throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
PercivalH swats away the attempt to clinch by Monster.
Monster pushes PercivalH up against the cage in a clinch.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PercivalH 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
Monster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
PercivalH swats away the attempt to clinch by Monster.
Monster throws a right hand that PercivalH ducks under and follows up with a left that PercivalH also avoids with ease.
PercivalH appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monster fails in his attempt to clinch.
PercivalH is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monster with a body shot.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
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!
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
John PercivalH is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
Monster tries to clinch up.
PercivalH misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
PercivalH keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH checks a leg kick.
PercivalH avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PercivalH tries to keep at a distance but Monster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Monster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monster struggles to land a body shot inside as PercivalH controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Monster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PercivalH let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monster clinches.
Monster pushes off an throws an elbow but PercivalH leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
PercivalH avoiding damage as Monster throws knees to the body.
Monster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PercivalH keeps the fight on the outside.
PercivalH circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monster dives in and grabs PercivalH's left leg, looking for a takedown. PercivalH pushes down on Monster's head and hops out.
Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
As PercivalH tries to get set, Monster tries to push him back and clinch up but PercivalH manages to avoid the attempt.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PercivalH, pushing him back against the cage.
Monster manages to break the clinch.
PercivalH keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PercivalH is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monster with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popek Monster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PercivalH, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Monster.
Popek Monster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
PercivalH wants to get back to striking at distance but Monster won't allow it.
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PercivalH is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monster rather than just go for the knockout.
Monster avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
Monster is looking to counter the offense by PercivalH and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popek Monster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monster moves into range and clinches up with PercivalH.
Monster lands a left hand that snaps the head of PercivalH backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster lands a nice uppercut.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PercivalH can do to turn this around?
PercivalH throws a body shot but no joy.
Monster fails in his attempt to clinch.
PercivalH is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monster with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monster tries to clinch up.
Monster is looking to clinch.
PercivalH is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monster with a body shot.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
As PercivalH looks to move away, Monster throws a big counter combo but PercivalH just gets out of the way.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monster rushes PercivalH and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monster is looking to land body kicks.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
PercivalH uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monster.
PercivalH appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popek Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monster has closed the distance and engaged PercivalH in a clinch.
PercivalH stalling in the clinch but Monster improves position.
Monster breaks the clinch.
Monster tries to clinch up but PercivalH circles away and keeps his distance.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
PercivalH swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monster tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from PercivalH misses.
PercivalH takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
PercivalH is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monster with a body shot.
Monster tries to work over PercivalH's front leg with a kick but PercivalH checks it.
Monster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monster tries to clinch but PercivalH is having none of it.
Monster wants to clinch.
PercivalH appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monster wants to clinch up but PercivalH keeps it at a distance.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
Monster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from PercivalH in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monster shoots in looking for a takedown. PercivalH tries to sprawl out of it but Monster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PercivalH manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt - PercivalH sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
PercivalH swats away the attempt to clinch by Monster.
PercivalH fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popek Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
PercivalH takes a swing at Monster's ribcage but misses.
PercivalH keeps the fight on the outside.
Monster moves into the clinch successfully.
Monster has a couple of punches blocked by PercivalH.
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PercivalH paws at him with a jab and circles away.
PercivalH now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John PercivalH seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monster tries to clinch up but PercivalH circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Monster with that takedown attempt.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but PercivalH pushes him off.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH takes a swing at Monster's ribcage but misses.
Monster tries to land a leg kick but PercivalH saw it coming and moves away.
PercivalH let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
PercivalH on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
PercivalH misses with a wild body shot.
Monster wants to clinch.
Monster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PercivalH manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Popek Monster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
PercivalH appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and PercivalH releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PercivalH.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster tries to clinch up.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monster moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from PercivalH.
Monster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH letting Monster take a breather here.
Come on Monster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but PercivalH is keeping busy.
Monster pushes PercivalH back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
PercivalH is trying to maintain a safe position but Monster gets an underhook and turns PercivalH into the cage.
Monster breaks from the clinch.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but PercivalH swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monster wants to clinch up but PercivalH keeps it at a distance.
PercivalH misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but PercivalH pushes him off.
Monster tries to clinch but PercivalH moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to clinch there but PercivalH circles away.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Monster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PercivalH tries to avoid it but Monster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PercivalH to the ground. PercivalH escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and PercivalH releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monster motions for PercivalH to come forward. Monster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
PercivalH misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
Monster forces PercivalH back against the cage and clinches.
Monster keeps control of PercivalH as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
PercivalH is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster throws a push kick but PercivalH slaps the foot to one side.
Monster has closed the distance and engaged PercivalH in a clinch.
PercivalH is looking to break free of the clinch but Monster has double underhooks.
Monster lands an elbow inside that PercivalH shrugs off.
It looks like John PercivalH has been cut.
Monster lands a right hand that snaps the head of PercivalH backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster breaks from the clinch.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PercivalH paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from PercivalH. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster connects with an inside leg kick.
PercivalH tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from PercivalH.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up but PercivalH swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from PercivalH misses.
Monster tries to clinch up but PercivalH circles away and keeps his distance.
PercivalH misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
It looked like Monster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monster is looking to clinch.
PercivalH keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but PercivalH pushes him off.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but PercivalH swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
PercivalH doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monster is looking to slow PercivalH down with leg kicks.
Monster wants to clinch.
PercivalH keeps the fight on the outside.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PercivalH paws at him with a jab and circles away.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monster wants to clinch.
PercivalH doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John PercivalH has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popek Monster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
PercivalH looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
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 Popek Monster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monster, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Popek Monster!
An out of breath Popek Monster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Lucassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom has chosen Erika - I Don't Know as his entrance music. Robert De Noteboom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjen Lucassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Noteboom's head backwards.
De Noteboom slips a jab from Lucassen.
De Noteboom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lucassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lucassen!
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Lucassen slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lucassen tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lucassen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom working the strikes but Lucassen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lucassen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lucassen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is pressing down on Lucassen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucassen is holding on for now.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Lucassen dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucassen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lucassen continues to stall.
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.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. Lucassen uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Lucassen keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
De Noteboom defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up but Lucassen circles away and keeps his distance.
De Noteboom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom scores with a nice head shot.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
De Noteboom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucassen, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Noteboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Lucassen scores with a nice right hand.
De Noteboom is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks De Noteboom right on the button. De Noteboom goes down! Lucassen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lucassen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. Wesley Templar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton scores with a punch to the head.
Stapleton moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Templar.
Templar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Templar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stapleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stapleton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Templar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Templar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stapleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stapleton keeps trying to improve his position.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.
Templar working Stapleton over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Stapleton wants to control but Templar is keeping busy.
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Templar slips a nice elbow through Stapleton's hands, connecting with Stapleton's forehead.
Stapleton is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Templar.
Stapleton wants to improve his position but Templar is controlling well.
Stapleton manages to get to full guard.
Stapleton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar working some strikes from top position.
Templar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Templar landing with the ground and pound.
Templar stays in close to Stapleton's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton working for a triangle but Templar defends it easily.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stapleton has his foot on Templar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Templar works his way back into a safe position though.
Templar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stapleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stapleton trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Templar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stapleton wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Templar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templar 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.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stapleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Stapleton's legs - danger averted.
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stapleton working for submissions but it's allowed Templar to get to half guard.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Templar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton misses with a head kick.
Templar feinted with a counter takedown.
Stapleton lands a slapping body shot.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stapleton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stapleton missing with a left hand there. Templar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stapleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Templar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stapleton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Templar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Stapleton taking some punishment here, with Templar in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar is working for a submission of some sort.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stapleton wants to get back to his feet.
Templar controlling the pace.
Templar is looking to take a break and control but Stapleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stapleton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stapleton looking for submissions off his back.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Stapleton tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Templar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Templar lands strikes from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Templar is trying to control. Stapleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stapleton is looking to escape.
Stapleton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stapleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stapleton can do to turn this around?
Stapleton working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
Templar distracts Stapleton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Templar trying to control but Stapleton is working from the bottom.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar wants to control from the top but Stapleton keeps moving.
Templar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stapleton's head.
Stapleton 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.
Stapleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Templar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Templar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Templar stopping the sweep attempt from Stapleton.
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stapleton is rocked!
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Stapleton is still in real trouble! Can Templar finish him?
Templar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stapleton covers up, he's hurt! Templar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Templar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Templar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Templar!
After winning the bout, Wesley Templar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne's entrance music is Knock You Out. A fine choice. Travis Browne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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37
289 lbs
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37
239 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Travis Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gutz drops his hands momentarily and Browne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Gutz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Browne.
A big right from Browne misses.
Gutz feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Browne.
Gutz ducks right into an uppercut from Browne.
Gutz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Browne.
Gutz feints the counter takedown.
Browne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Browne throws a hook but Gutz avoids it easily.
Gutz avoids the body shot from Browne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutz slips a straight right by Browne.
Browne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gutz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Browne defends it well.
Gutz moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Gutz with the counter takedown but Browne avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Gutz moved out of range.
Browne connects with the punch.
Browne throws a hook to the side of Gutz's head but Gutz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Browne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a straight left.
Gutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Browne throws a jab when Gutz was well out of range.
And Gutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Browne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Browne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Browne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Browne's corner calls for a 1-2. Browne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne thuds a left hand into Gutz's body.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne throws a hook but Gutz blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gutz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Browne has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutz.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutz can do to turn this around?
Gutz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Browne.
Travis Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Browne.
Browne misses with an uppercut. Gutz saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Browne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Browne scores with a jab.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutz.
Browne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Browne throws a hook to the side of Gutz's head but Gutz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Browne.
Gutz feints the counter takedown.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Gutz moved out of range nicely.
Gutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Browne throws a hook to the side of Gutz's head but Gutz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Gutz moved out of range.
Gutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Browne throws a body punch but Gutz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz.
Browne lands with a good body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browne throws a hook but Gutz avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Browne 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. This is the final round!
Browne misses with an uppercut. Gutz saw that one coming.
Browne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Browne defends it well.
Gutz blocks a jab.
Gutz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Browne defends it well.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutz.
Gutz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne misses with an uppercut. Gutz saw that one coming.
Gutz moves out of range as Browne strikes.
And Gutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Browne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne swings widly with a right hand
and Gutz counters with a takedown into side control.
Browne tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Browne really wants to buck Gutz off and get back to his feet.
Browne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Browne tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Browne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Browne tries to buck Gutz off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
Gutz controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Apollo Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Gutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Browne 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 29:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Browne!
Travis Browne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (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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26
141 lbs
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31
145 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Garner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garner is defended easily by Shot.
Shot misses with a right hand
and Garner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garner lands a couple of elbows.
Shot being controlled here, momentarily.
Shot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shot controlling Garner's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is looking for a triangle but Garner pushes his legs off easily.
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garner's guard.
Garner is trying to keep Shot in close.
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garner is trying to keep Shot in close.
Garner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shot trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Garner's legs - danger averted.
Shot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Garner's legs - danger averted.
Shot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot is looking to stand up but Garner won't let him.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Garner keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garner's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shot lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shot is trying to control the action in half guard but Garner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Shot will probably get the nod.
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.
Donk. Shot catches Garner right on the button with a cross.
Garner swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot.
Shot clinches up with Garner and pushes him back against the cage.
Garner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shot uses from the top position.
Garner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shot is aware though and is defending well.
Garner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shot controls the pace.
Garner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shot connects with a couple of short punches.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner trying to control the position.
Shot trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shot is looking to pass into half guard but Garner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garner is in guard.
Garner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shot is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Garner has his hands clasped together but Shot extends and breaks Garner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Sebastian Shot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between I Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Am comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. Akulenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cowboys From Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I Am could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eugeniy Akulenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Am has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akulenko 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.
Akulenko throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Am does it's job there.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Am on the side of the head.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am throws a combination. Akulenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Am takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Am keeps the fight on the outside.
Am attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am throws a low kick but Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Jab by Akulenko.
Am scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko walks into a left hand.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Am has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akulenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Am's head.
Am swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.
Akulenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Am wants a takedown.
Am pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akulenko throws out the jab.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko instigates a clinch.
Am has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akulenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Am has Akulenko pressed against the cage.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
Am blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Am.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Am.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Am avoids it.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Am stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akulenko obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akulenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Am won't want to take too many of those.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Am blocks with his arms.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Am.
A head punch on the inside from Akulenko fails to land.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Am blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Am creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Am.
A body shot lands from Am.
Akulenko misses with an elbow strike.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
I was talking to Am's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akulenko working aggressively here.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Akulenko controls the action.
Akulenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Am.
Akulenko can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Nice body punch from Akulenko - that landed with a thud.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Akulenko on the inside.
Am scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Akulenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Am goes for a takedown attempt but Akulenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am throws a hook but Akulenko avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Am.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko.
Am feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Akulenko is trying to keep Am in close.
Am wants to pass the guard but Akulenko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Am is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Am is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akulenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Am trying to control but Akulenko is working from the bottom.
Akulenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Am has passed into side control.
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akulenko is trying to control Am's posture but Am avoids it.
Am tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko manages to get back to half guard.
Am is working for a kimura but Akulenko is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Am prevents Akulenko from improving his position.
Akulenko trying to control but Am postures up.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am seems to be looking for submissions.
Akulenko tries to kick Am off but Am keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working.
Am is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
Am is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akulenko tries to get to full guard but Am has control of the leg.
Am looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Akulenko is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akulenko avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akulenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Akulenko pushes Am off but Am dives into side control.
Akulenko tries to bench press Am off him but Am keeps the position.
Am tries for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
Akulenko is letting Am control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akulenko tries to buck Am off but Am is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.
Am moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am lands a head shot.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akulenko, right into the meat.
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko works the jab nicely.
Am pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akulenko back to the cage. Am follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Am getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko clinches up against the cage.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Am's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Am blocks it with crossed arms.
Am is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a damaging elbow.
Am is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akulenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ams head.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Am throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akulenko.
Am walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akulenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am cracks a nice hook into Akulenko's ribs.
Akulenko dodges the punch combination from Am.
Am takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am looks to land a combination but Akulenko avoids it well.
Am scores with a body shot.
Am cracks Akulenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Am pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akulenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Akulenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a low kick but Am avoids it.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.
Good shot there by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Akulenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Am takes a step back to recover.
Akulenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Akulenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akulenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Am fails with the takedown
and Akulenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Am thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akulenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akulenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akulenko feints a counter leg kick.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am misses with a wild combination.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akulenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Am throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Am on the side of the head.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akulenko counters with a low kick, right behind Am 's knee.
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Akulenko lands a jab to the nose.
Am staying out of range there.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko 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 Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Akulenko ducks right into an uppercut from Am.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Am gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Am lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Am on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akulenko scores with a hook.
Am looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Am if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Am dives in and grabs Akulenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akulenko pushes down on Am's head and hops out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am throws a head kick but Akulenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Am swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akulenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Am takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akulenko can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akulenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
Nice shot lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am misses with a double jab.
Am cracks the inside of Akulenko's front leg.
Am takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko connects with a body shot.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akulenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Akulenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akulenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Am off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Am.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Akulenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akulenko tries to land a leg kick but Am saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Am looks to land a left hand but Akulenko moved out of range nicely.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko 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 Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Am's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Am scrambles back to his feet.
Am throws a head kick that misses
and Akulenko counters with a left to the body.
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko missing with a left hand there. Am was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Am lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko connects with the punch.
Akulenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akulenko.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akulenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Am moves out of range of the leg kick from Akulenko.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am throws a big counter combination but Akulenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Akulenko finds it's way through Am's defenses.
Akulenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Am, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Akulenko
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
Am throws a body shot but no joy.
Am misses with a combination
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Am takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Am takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akulenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko is the new lightweight champion!
Eugeniy Akulenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Gatsby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Pete keeps moving.
Gatsby cracks Pete with a solid left hand.
Gatsby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby postures up in Pete's guard and throws a big left but Pete blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is fighting to break Pete's control of his arms but Pete is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gatsby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pete keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pete pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Pete working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pete controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Pete slips under a jab from Gatsby.
Texas Pete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pete swings widly with a right hand
and Gatsby counters with a straight right hand.
Gatsby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gatsby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pete counters with a series of strikes. Gatsby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gatsby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsby is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pete.
Gatsby throws a jab when Pete was well out of range.
A big right from Gatsby misses.
Gatsby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pete throws a body punch but Gatsby moves out of range.
Gatsby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pete.
Pete throws the left hand but Gatsby avoids the punch easily.
Pete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Pete. No joy for Gatsby on that attempt.
Pete misses with a hook. Gatsby ducked under it nicely.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pete but Pete pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatsby loads up on a big right hand but Pete slips the punch.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby stuns Pete with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pete manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gatsby trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pete is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gatsby is fighting to break Pete's control of his arms but Pete is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gatsby with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pete dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Pete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
Gatsby goes for a double leg but Pete avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pete continues to drive forward.
As Gatsby backs off Pete throws a huge counter combo but Gatsby manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatsby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Pete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Pete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby lands with a light punch inside.
Pete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Gatsby tries to score a body lock takedown but Pete shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pete tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pete tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow.
Pete stops a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow.
Pete blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Pete tries to throw a body punch but Gatsby avoids it by throwing Pete back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Pete.
Gatsby lands a left hand.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Pete misses with some punches.
Gatsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatsby working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatsby.
Pete misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pete pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pete pushes Gatsby away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pete.
Gatsby lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pete lands with a nice body punch.
Pete ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Pete checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pete lands with a thumping leg kick.
Texas Pete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatsby is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Pete on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pete tries to land a leg kick but Gatsby saw it coming and moves away.
Pete dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby throws a lazy uppercut
and Pete counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Pete.
Gatsby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pete misses with a punch on the inside.
Pete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Pete.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pete misses with a body punch.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Pete controls his hands.
Jay Gatsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pete pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pete's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pete lands with a hook. Gatsby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gatsby is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
It seemed like Pete was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatsby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby loads up on a big right hand but Pete slips the punch.
Gatsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pete cracks Gatsby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pete throws a body kick that misses.
Pete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatsby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gatsby connects with a nice looking jab.
Pete dodges the punch combination from Gatsby.
Pete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Gatsby.
Gatsby tries to counter with a takedown but Pete is quick to defend against it.
Pete on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pete lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatsby, as that shot connected.
Gatsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Texas Pete will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pete throws a jab when Gatsby was well out of range.
Pete looks to land a body kick but Gatsby moved away.
Pete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Gatsby lands an overhand right.
Pete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatsby.
Pete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatsby defending well as Pete loads up on a big left hand.
Pete moves out of range as Gatsby throws a body kick.
Pete checks a leg kick.
Pete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Gatsby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pete's head.
Gatsby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pete's hands.
Gatsby misses with a straight right.
Gatsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pete throws a sloppy head kick and Gatsby moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby moves out of range of the body kick from Pete.
Gatsby scores with a leg kick.
Gatsby tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.
Gatsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pete. Pete circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pete sprawls well. Pete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gatsby gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatsby lands a jab to Pete's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Gatsby as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Gatsby misses.
Gatsby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pete is looking to slow Gatsby down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pete finds it's target.
Gatsby scores with a takedown into Pete's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatsby passes Pete's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pete wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pete wants to sweep but Gatsby has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Pete's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Gatsby cracks Pete with a big right hand but Pete just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatsby throwing strikes but Pete manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gatsby struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatsby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pete on the side of the head.
Gatsby scores with a leg kick.
Pete misses with a hook. Gatsby ducked under it nicely.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Gatsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pete.
Some bone on bone action there as Gatsby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gatsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pete at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pete enables Gatsby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pete manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but Pete blocks nicely.
Gatsby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pete trying to control the position.
Gatsby with a nice head shot there.
Pete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatsby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gatsby postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pete walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Pete connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatsby's hands.
Gatsby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pete's head.
Gatsby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatsby takes a swing at Pete's ribcage but misses.
Pete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsby lands a high kick!
Gatsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Pete.
Nice defenses there by Gatsby.
Gatsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pete. Pete circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pete swinging wildly here.
Pete on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete is looking to score with low kicks.
Gatsby wants to clinch up but Pete keeps it at a distance.
Pete lands a nice looking body kick.
Gatsby gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatsby fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pete lands a jab to the head.
Crunch! Gatsby slams his shin into Pete's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
Pete throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut
and Pete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Pete slams his shin into Gatsby's torso.
Gatsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Gatsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pete.
Gatsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pete has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jay Gatsby will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatsby feints and then cracks Pete's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pete down.
Pete scores with a head kick. Gatsby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pete swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatsby.
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Pete.
Pete tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pete throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pete just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatsby's brow.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Pete controls the action.
Gatsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pete or not.
Pete is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pete has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a takedown.
Pete misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pete goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Pete blocks it.
Pete lands a body shot.
Pete misses with a punch to the body.
Pete has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gatsby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pete can turn it around.
Gatsby can't get the takedown.
Pete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pete lands a damaging elbow.
Pete struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatsby controls his hands.
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatsby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow.
Pete misses with a body punch.
Pete manages to break the clinch.
Texas Pete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has closed the distance and engaged Pete in a clinch.
Pete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby looking for a takedown.
Pete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pete misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gatsby as the two fighters clinch.
Pete tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby wants to clinch up but Pete keeps it at a distance.
Gatsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Gatsby lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gatsby.
Pete walks into a jab.
Gatsby needs to keep his hands up - Pete had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pete stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pete wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatsby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pete if he has to take too many more of those.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Pete struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatsby controls his hands.
A short right from Pete.
Pete tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Pete blocks an uppercut.
Pete misses with the head strike.
Pete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pete breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pete swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but Pete blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Pete is keeping the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jay Gatsby.
I think Gatsby 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby retains his light heavyweight title!
Jay Gatsby took some time post fight to say the following; 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
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