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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen El Camino as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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246 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Velasquez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Minasian connects with a nice looking jab.
Minasian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minasian's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Minasian throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Minasian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Minasian avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez slips a jab from Minasian.
Velasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Minasian's corner calls for a 1-2. Minasian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Minasian moved out of range.
Minasian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velasquez did well to prevent Minasian getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Velasquez pushes Minasian off looking to stand but Minasian dives back in and keeps control.
Minasian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velasquez's head.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minasian.
Minasian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minasian connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Minasian lands a big elbow - Velasquez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Minasian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levon Minasian!
Our winner, Levon Minasian, 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.
The defeated Fabricio Velasquez had this to say: 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Roberts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Pan's chin.
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pan clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pan lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pan darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Pan misses with a knee strike.
Roberts wants the takedown. Pan is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pan's guard against the cage.
Pan looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Pan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Pan's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts passes Pan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Pan's temple.
Roberts winds up and cracks Pan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Pan looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Pan actively working from the bottom here.
Pan wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Pan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts prevents Pan from improving his position.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Pan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pan actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Pan is working away.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Pan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is taking a breather. Pan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Pan wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Pan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts winds up and cracks Pan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Pan's hands, connecting with Pan's forehead.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Pan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Pan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pan looks winded!
Roberts is keen to just control but Pan is a slippery customer.
Pan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Pan's head.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts working Pan over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Pan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Pan taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pan misses with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Pan didn't expect that.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Pan's legs - danger averted.
Pan is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Pan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stands up over Pan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Pan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Pan.
Pan prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Pan is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pan to get the leverage.
Pan is looking for submissions but instead, Roberts has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pan's guard.
Pan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts distracts Pan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Pan working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts distracts Pan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Pan is working from the bottom.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Pan working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Pan is rocked!
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Pan is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts gets to his feet and stands over Pan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pan felt that one! Roberts unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jeff Roberts 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Team . Dave Brown struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ernesto Panado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Panado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown pulls Panado in close to his closed guard and prevents Panado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Panado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panado stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Panado slips nicely into half guard.
Panado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Panado eventually gives up the hold.
Panado seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado passes to full mount!
Panado prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
Brown wants to control from the top but Panado keeps moving.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panado wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control but Panado is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown won't allow Panado to sweep him here.
Panado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panado wants to sweep but no luck.
Panado working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Panado is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Panado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panado is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Panado cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Panado!
Ernesto Panado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Maciel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Winnie Pooh's chin.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Maciel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Pooh being controlled here momentarily.
Maciel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Maciel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pooh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maciel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pooh scores with a body shot.
Maciel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but Pooh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
Maciel instigates a clinch.
Pooh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pooh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pooh is trying to keep Maciel in close.
Maciel trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Maciel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pooh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maciel is one step ahead there.
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pooh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Maciel 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.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up.
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.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Maciel has control of the leg.
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pooh is concentrating on defense, preventing Maciel from advancing position.
Maciel is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Winnie Pooh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pooh wants to clinch.
Maciel tries to clinch up but Pooh circles away and keeps his distance.
Maciel shoots and misses
and Pooh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Maciel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage.
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Maciel defends the submission attempt.
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maciel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard.
Pooh 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.
Pooh prevents Maciel from improving his position.
Pooh decides to return to a standing position.
Pooh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maciel pushes Pooh off but Pooh dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciel is not content to let Pooh control the position.
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maciel struggling a bit here.
Pooh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maciel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pooh but great work by Maciel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciel wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Pooh prevents Maciel from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Pooh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maciel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pooh down.
Maciel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pooh some visible discomfort.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
Maciel has control of an arm but Pooh manages to advance to Maciel's back!
Pooh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maciel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pooh tightening his grip on Maciel, looking for the choke.
Pooh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maciel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maciel for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh has the hooks in. Maciel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pooh looking to break Maciel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maciel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pooh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pooh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pooh is working for a rear naked choke. Maciel is not defending it well and Pooh has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Maciel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Maciel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winnie Pooh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Kazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kami Kazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazi throws a front kick that sends Smiff stumbling back into the cage.
Kazi throws a shot from downtown. Smiff moves away and avoids it.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Kazi.
Kazi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smiff checks it well.
Smiff wants to counter the offense by Kazi and move into the clinch position.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Kazi.
Smiff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
Kazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Smiff tries to clinch but Kazi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazi.
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!
Kazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smiff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazi's guard.
Kazi wants to stand up but Smiff is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smiff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kazi lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
A short uppercut from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff stalls.
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands a two punch combo.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Smiff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Kazi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazi bucks up and tries to throw Smiff off but instead Smiff has got his back!
Kazi trying to get back to his feet but Smiff is in full control for now.
Kazi manages to stand up with Smiff still on his back. Eventually Smiff drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kazi.
Smiff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazi. Kazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smiff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazi pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
Kazi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smiff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kazi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smiff taking a breather.
Smiff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazi uses from the top position.
Kazi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smiff's guard.
Kazi stands up and waves to Smiff to follow him.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smiff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiff circles away.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazi's waist but Kazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazi is pushing Smiff's head away, looking to escape. Smiff manages to hold on to the position though.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smiff is controlling him well.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smiff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi tries to escape but Smiff is in control.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
Kazi throws Smiff to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Kazi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Smiff scores with a four punch combination!
Kazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazi sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazi kicks off Smiff and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff throws a shot to the body.
Smiff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a looping left.
Kazi lands a high kick!
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi feints and then cracks Smiff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smiff down.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a straight left.
As Kazi backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Kazi manages to avoid it all.
Smiff blocks the body kick.
Smiff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kazi defends it well.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Kazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Smiff tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Smiff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smiff is rocked!
Kazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smiff in the body.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Kazi is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazi is looking to stand up but Smiff isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kazi.
Smiff passes to full mount!
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
Kazi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi thuds his shin into the meat of Smiff's side.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazi tries a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smiff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazi.
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Kazi.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi cracks Smiff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smiff tries to move into range but Kazi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kazi thows a body kick. Smiff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smiff will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Kazi tenderised Smiff's leg. Smiff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smiff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi lands a head kick!
Kazi scores with a head kick. Smiff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Kazi lands with a right hand.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi connects with a looping right hand.
Kazi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Kazi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazi circles away.
Smiff seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Kazi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It looks like Kazi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smiff takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazi wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff blocks a leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiff.
Smiff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Smiff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kazi tried to score with a low kick but Smiff checks it.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a head kick but Smiff moves out of range.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Smiff misses with a combination
and Kazi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazi cracks Smiff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazi tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazi to the ground. Kazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi keeps Smiff at a distance using the push kick.
You can see that Smiff has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi lands a head kick. Smiff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazi misses with a low kick as Smiff jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazi!
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Nice jab there from Kazi.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
Kazi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kazi finds it's way through Smiff's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Kazi
and Smiff counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kazi lunges at Smiff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smiff's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands with a hook. Kazi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Kazi.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Kazi pushes Smiff away with a front kick.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smiff is defended easily by Kazi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!
After winning the bout, Kami Kazi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes into the arena with What Makes a Good Man blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke avoids the body shot from Reagan.
Reagan scores with a body shot.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Reagan ducks down to avoid it.
Reagan looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan connects with a body shot.
Ronald Reagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Reagan.
Reagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Reagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Reagan swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Reagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke is looking to slow Reagan down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reagan.
Reagan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Locke rather than just go for the knockout.
Reagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Locke.
Locke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Locke wants it to stay on the feet.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reagan stalks Locke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Locke's face. Locke staggers backwards, shaken.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke gets caught flat footed, as Reagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reagan 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.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Reagan from controlling successfully.
Reagan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Locke keeping full guard, as Reagan tries to pass.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
Reagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reagan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Locke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Locke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Locke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan is still trying to improve position.
Reagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Locke off and has taken his back!
Locke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reagan looking for the RNC.
Reagan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Locke rolls, trying to escape but Reagan keeps control of the position.
Reagan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Locke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Locke turns into Reagan and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Reagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reagan being controlled here, momentarily.
Reagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reagan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reagan throws a right hand that misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke instigates a clinch.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Reagan misses.
Ronald Reagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Locke misses.
Reagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reagan misses with a wild body shot.
Locke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Reagan lands with an overhand left.
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Locke cracks the inside of Reagan's front leg.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Reagan lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Locke throws the kick towards the body but Reagan avoids it.
Locke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Reagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Reagan blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reagan checks a leg kick.
Reagan throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Locke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Locke moves into the clinch.
Reagan has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Reagan.
Locke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Reagan takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke moves out of range as Reagan strikes.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Reagan down.
Locke pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reagan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Locke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Locke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Locke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan is breathing heavily.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Reagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan fails with the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice body kick.
Locke avoids the body shot from Reagan.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke pushes Reagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Locke.
Reagan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reagan can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Locke thows a body kick. Reagan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reagan looks for a takedown but Locke sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Locke.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
As Locke backs off Reagan throws a huge counter combo but Locke manages to avoid it all.
Reagan scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke swings for the body but Reagan moves out of range.
Donk. Reagan catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Reagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reagan lands with a right hand.
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reagan misses with a body shot.
Locke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Reagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reagan.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reagan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Reagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reagan lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reagan gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
Reagan shoots in but no luck this time.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Reagan.
Reagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Locke.
Reagan is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reagan has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reagan looking for a takedown.
Locke presses Reagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke digs a right hand into Reagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reagan's gas tank.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Locke.
A short right from Locke.
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!
Reagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Locke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reagan jumps guard but Locke stands there with Reagan around his waist. Reagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Locke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reagan is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Reagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Reagan seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke pushes Reagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke stalls.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat has chosen Migos- Bad and Bouje as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Dolla, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Dolla against the cage but Dolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat takes one on the button.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dolla.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamboat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dolla.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steamboat misses with the combination.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Dolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Steamboat.
Steamboat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steamboat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dolla.
Steamboat 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.
Dolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steamboat shoots in and gets a takedown into Dolla's guard.
Dolla pushes Steamboat off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steamboat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dolla lands a body shot.
Steamboat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolla counters with a left and a right that stings Steamboat.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steamboat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steamboat looks winded!
Dolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steamboat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolla tries to avoid it but Steamboat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolla to the ground. Dolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dolla connects with a right hand. Steamboat shakes it off.
Dolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dolla.
Dolla lands a slapping body shot.
Dolla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolla connects with the punch.
Dolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dolla.
Dolla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steamboat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steamboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steamboat is rocked!
Good leg kick by Dolla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dolla cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dolla has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steamboat to stand back up!
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Dolla thumps Steamboat with a low kick.
The fighters circle, before Dolla throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Steamboat's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dolla lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Crenflow Dolla!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crenflow Dolla made sure he mentioned Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Milne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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 New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Milne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky scores with a body shot.
A cross from Milne lands.
Milne loads up on a big right hand but Kuklinsky slips the punch.
Milne staying out of range there.
Milne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milne throwing strikes but missing.
Milne looking to pass the guard.
Milne is in close to Kuklinsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milne throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinsky blocks nicely.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuklinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Milne is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuklinsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milne throws a big right hand that misses.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milne trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Milne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuklinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinsky throws a shot to the body.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuklinsky misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kuklinsky misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Kuklinsky.
Milne misses with an uppercut
and Kuklinsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuklinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinsky throws a hook to the side of Milne's head but Milne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Milne moves away and avoids it.
Milne staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Milne.
A quick step to the side and Kuklinsky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuklinsky cracks a nice hook into Milne's ribs.
Kuklinsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Milne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Milne is just out of range.
Milne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuklinsky.
Milne slips a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky missing with a left hand there. Milne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Milne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuklinsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Milne's hands.
Kuklinsky moves away from the strike by Milne.
Kuklinsky connects with a jab.
Milne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuklinsky but Kuklinsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Milne misses with a combination
and Kuklinsky moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milne lands a left hand.
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milne misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kuklinsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Kuklinsky.
Milne looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Kuklinsky lands.
Kuklinsky Throws a clean left jab. Kuklinsky Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Milne's chin! Milne crumbles to the ground and Kuklinsky follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kuklinsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky retains his heavyweight title!
Richard Kuklinsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akagi has chosen Nash the Slash - American Band as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke tries to clinch but Akagi moves away
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi cracks Denke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Denke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akagi finish him?
Denke is rocked!
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke switches off momentarily and Akagi cracks him with a monster right hand! Denke topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Akagi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Akagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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