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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maynor Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maynor Luis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maynor Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis tries for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away easily
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luis is keeping the position for now.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luis is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it.
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luis to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Luis's guard.
Mikhailov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov takes a little break here. Luis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov cracks Luis with a big right hand but Luis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Luis struggling a bit here.
Luis is looking for a sweep.
Luis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis trying to control the action but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luis is looking for a kimura but Mikhailov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luis to get the leverage.
Mikhailov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luis slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis is thwarting Mikhailov's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov has his hands on Luis's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikhailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Luis is wriggling around but Mikhailov manages to pass to half guard.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luis tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis trying to control from the bottom.
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Luis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luis pushes Mikhailov off looking to stand but Mikhailov dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhailov is thwarting Luis's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhailov not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynor Luis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luis fails with the takedown
and Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis has his takedown stuffed
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luis is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mikhailov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luis down.
Mikhailov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mikhailov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikhailov is looking to land body kicks.
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov tightens his grip and picks Luis up, before dumping him to the ground. Luis manages to land in guard.
Luis looking to control but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Luis trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Luis's head.
Mikhailov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis trying to control from the bottom.
Mikhailov decides to stand and escape the position.
Luis tries to clinch up.
Luis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mikhailov manages to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.
Mikhailov is holding on to half guard well.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep. Luis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov trying to control but Luis postures up.
Mikhailov controlling the position well.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Luis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luis, right into the meat.
Luis motions for Mikhailov to come forward. Luis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Luis with that takedown attempt.
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.
Luis looks to clinch
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis!
Luis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Luis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luis defends it nicely.
Maynor Luis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Luis's guard.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tripoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Como had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tripoli!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripoli 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.
A left and a right from Como both land. Nice combination.
Como dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tripoli checks a leg kick.
Tripoli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tripoli throws a low kick but Como avoids it.
Como throws a right and a left that Tripoli avoids nicely.
Tripoli throws out a leg kick but Como moves out of range and Tripoli only half commits.
Tripoli throws a hook to the side of Como's head but Como sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tripoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Como throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripoli.
Tripoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Como.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripoli. Como does a little dance to reset his feet.
Como moves out of range of the strikes.
Tripoli blocks a head kick by Como.
A big left from Como misses.
Tripoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripoli looks to land a combination but Como avoids it well.
Como attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tripoli throws out a counter right but Como avoids it with no problem.
Como connects with a jab.
Como looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Como tries to move into range but Tripoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Como is looking to chop away at Tripoli's legs.
Tripoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tripoli scores with a three punch combo!
Como swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tripoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Como pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tripoli is out of range and Como settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Como is looking to chop away at Tripoli's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Como fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tripoli checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tripoli! But no joy.
Como scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tripoli is rocked!
Como feints a jab and as Tripoli dips his head, Como unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tripoli right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tripoli falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Como smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Como!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carruthers is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons tries to stand but Carruthers is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carruthers. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons controls the position.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Simmons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controlling the position.
Carruthers taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand but Carruthers has his arm trapped.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons misses with the ground and pound.
Simmons prevents Carruthers from escaping the position.
Simmons working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons moves forwards but Carruthers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
Carruthers tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons has Carruthers pressed against the cage, preventing Carruthers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Jimmy Carruthers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Carruthers misses
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Carruthers stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simmons fails to pull guard.
Simmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carruthers is one step ahead there.
Simmons working for a triangle but Carruthers defends it easily.
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carruthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons pulls Carruthers in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simmons gets a clinch.
Simmons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Carruthers is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Simmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers scores with a nice right hand.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carruthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers blocks an elbow strike from Simmons.
Carruthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers being controlled here momentarily.
Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Carruthers defends easily.
Carruthers wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carruthers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simmons has picked Carruthers up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carruthers is looking to escape.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carruthers is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carruthers avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Carruthers wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Carruthers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
Carruthers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carruthers 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Carruthers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
202 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Ahikaroa clinches.
Ahikaroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahikaroa stalling.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahikaroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahikaroa to the mat! Ahikaroa manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahikaroa working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Ahikaroa is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Ahikaroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahikaroa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahikaroa drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahikaroa drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Ahikaroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahikaroa blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahikaroa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahikaroa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Ahikaroa looking to control.
Brown trying to control but Ahikaroa is working from the bottom.
Brown is fighting to break Ahikaroa's control of his arms but Ahikaroa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa working a defensive guard here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahikaroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
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.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Ahikaroa, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Ahikaroa against the cage but Ahikaroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahikaroa as he avoids it easily.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oooooh!!! Ahikaroa has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Ahikaroa steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brown is rocked!
Brown gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ahikaroa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brown wakes up just in time to hear Ahikaroa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Ahikaroa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Pennino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Micheal Bates has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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174 lbs
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26
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Pennino!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennino moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates stuffs the takedown.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
Pennino walks into a jab.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates has been working on his balance at Arvins Bootcamp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pennino.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennino circles away.
Bates throws a leg kick that misses.
Pennino gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Pennino manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino controlling the position.
Bates trying to control but Pennino is working from the bottom.
Pennino pulls Bates in to control the position.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Pennino blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throwing strikes but missing.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennino 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.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Pennino blocks nicely.
Pennino has Bates pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bates wants to control from the top but Pennino keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Pennino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Pennino's head.
Pennino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Pennino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pennino avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Pennino stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Bates finds it's target.
Pennino misses with a jab to the body
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennino is just out of range.
Pennino throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennino closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Pennino pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennino throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Pennino dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Pennino's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pennino. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pennino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pennino's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennino is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Pennino gets back to full guard.
Pennino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates wants to sweep here but Pennino controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennino postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Pennino from controlling successfully.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pennino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates is looking to sweep but instead, Pennino has passed into half guard.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Pennino has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pennino lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pennino shoots in but no luck this time.
Pennino closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Pennino pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pennino gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pennino.
Pennino managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
Pennino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pennino can't get the takedown.
Micheal Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Pennino.
Pennino gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Bates.
Bates is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pennino looking for a takedown.
Pennino has clasped his hands together around Bates's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paulie Pennino has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bates takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bates tries to buck Pennino off but Pennino is having none of it.
Bates is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Pennino working the head and body with strikes.
Bates keeping control of the position.
Bates wants to improve his position but Pennino is controlling well.
Bates is not content to let Pennino control the position.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Pennino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Pennino has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennino tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pennino blocks the strikes from Bates.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pennino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pennino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pennino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Micheal Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pennino.
Pennino avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Pennino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pennino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Bates.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pennino is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bates is trying to drag Pennino to the mat but Pennino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Bates dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pennino shoots in and drives through. Bates sprawls well.
Pennino has managed to clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennino can do to turn this around?
Pennino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pennino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates presses Pennino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates cracks Pennino with a nice body shot.
Pennino wants a takedown.
Bates lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino manages to break the clinch.
Pennino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pennino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pennino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pennino slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennino sprawls well. Pennino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennino shoots in looking for a takedown but Bates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pennino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Micheal Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Pennino.
Pennino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates is pulling down on Pennino's head to control his posture.
Bates is striking from the bottom but Pennino uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bates is not content to let Pennino control the position.
Pennino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bates moves into full guard.
Paulie Pennino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pennino on the ground.
Pennino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pennino trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pennino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pennino forces his way into half guard.
Bates trying to control here.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Pennino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pennino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pennino is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bates!
Pennino with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennino controlling from the full mount.
Pennino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bates is bucking up trying to escape but Pennino cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bates controls the position.
Pennino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pennino is landing with some decent strikes but Bates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Micheal Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Pennino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Bates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humbert Humbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Humbert Humbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
As Jones tries to get set, Humbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Humbert on the side of the head.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humbert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Humbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Humbert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Humbert moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Humbert mounts Jones! Really nice guard pass there!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Humbert has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Jones taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Humbert Humbert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alonzo Green was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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27
163 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daebyeol gets slowly back to his feet.
Daebyeol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Green to the ground. Daebyeol is now in Green's guard.
Green wriggles free and stands up.
Daebyeol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daebyeol has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Daebyeol crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Daebyeol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daebyeol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol taking a breather here.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daebyeol connects with a decent elbow.
Daebyeol taking a breather here.
Daebyeol seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Green for as long as he can get away with.
Green parries the strikes from Daebyeol easily there. Daebyeol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Green to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daebyeol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Green is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Daebyeol slows the pace down.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daebyeol in side control, throwing shots but Green defends.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daebyeol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daebyeol remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Daebyeol connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Green some visible discomfort.
Green takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daebyeol looks up at the clock and then as Green takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Daebyeol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
Green is letting Daebyeol control him for a moment.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol happy to just control the position for now.
Daebyeol is putting a hurting on Green here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daebyeol misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol moves into the clinch.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daebyeol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daebyeol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daebyeol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebyeol pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daebyeol effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol has Green pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daebyeol pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Green tumbling to the mat - Daebyeol dives into Green's guard.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Daebyeol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daebyeol perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daebyeol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daebyeol moves into full mount! Green won't be happy about that!
Daebyeol avoids the attempt from Green to control.
Daebyeol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daebyeol looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daebyeol looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Green?
Daebyeol is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daebyeol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Green hang on?
Daebyeol controlling his opponent.
Green is in a horrible position here. Daebyeol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Green throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Daebyeol looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol controlling his opponent.
Daebyeol looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol controlling from mount.
Daebyeol lands a big elbow.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daebyeol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Daebyeol controlling from the full mount.
Daebyeol raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daebyeol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Daebyeol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daebyeol with the ground and pound from mount.
Daebyeol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebyeol landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daebyeol lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green misses with a combination
and Daebyeol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daebyeol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daebyeol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daebyeol drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.
Daebyeol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daebyeol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daebyeol lands a nice short elbow.
Daebyeol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daebyeol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daebyeol winds up and cracks Green with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daebyeol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green is looking to get back to is feet but Daebyeol passes into side control.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daebyeol lands an elbow.
Daebyeol remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Green is trying to escape the position but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
Daebyeol is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebyeol trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daebyeol connects with a decent elbow.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
Green tries to escape but Daebyeol is in control.
Daebyeol cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green is rocked!
Daebyeol controls the position.
Green taking punishment in the form of punches.
Green is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Daebyeol is staying tight to Green's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daebyeol working the head and body with strikes.
Daebyeol controlling the position.
Alonzo Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebyeol is putting a hurting on Green here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daebyeol, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Hedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk as his entrance music. Daniel Murphy looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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25
157 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hedes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedes's guard.
Murphy stands up from Hedes's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hedes misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Hedes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hedes won't be happy with that.
Hedes is trying to escape the position but Murphy is controlling the position.
Hedes tries to escape but Murphy is in control.
Murphy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hedes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedes defending against the ground and pound.
Hedes tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hedes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedes looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedes tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hedes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a head shot.
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Hedes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedes wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedes tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Hedes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hedes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hedes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hedes right now.
Murphy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hedes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hedes covering up well under a series of strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hedes tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedes avoids the strikes from Murphy.
Hedes tries to roll but Murphy sticks to his back.
Murphy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy 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.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Hedes.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hedes.
Hedes connects with a jab.
Murphy moves out of range as Hedes strikes.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hedes.
Hedes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hedes.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hedes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hedes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Hedes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hedes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hedes throws a one two combo.
Hedes throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hedes misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Hedes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedes has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy pulls guard effortlessly.
Hedes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hedes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls Hedes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hedes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hedes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hedes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
John Hedes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedes lands a two punch combo.
John Hedes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy has Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hedes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedes postures up.
Daniel Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hedes 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!
Hedes throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hedes as he avoids it easily.
Hedes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedes cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniel Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Hedes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hedes is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Hedes is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hedes uses from the top position.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedes is one step ahead there.
Hedes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy seems keen to control Hedes's posture.
Murphy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hedes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hedes can't break the clinch.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Hedes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Hedes.
Hedes misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Hedes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy pulls Hedes into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedes is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy is trying to keep Hedes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedes throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hedes's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Murphy stands and throws Hedes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hedes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murphy trying to control the position but Hedes is working away.
Murphy working the ground and pound but Hedes is defending the strikes.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Hedes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedes pinned against the cage. Hedes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedes wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Hedes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hedes continues to drive forward.
Murphy drives through and clinches with Hedes against the cage.
Hedes stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Hedes to the mat.
Hedes is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Hedes throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
Daniel Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesha Molot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesha Molot will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesha Molot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molot closes the distance and clinches up with Temirov, looking for a takedown. Molot pushes Temirov against the cage but Temirov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Temirov misses with a hook. Molot ducked under it nicely.
Molot with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Molot misses with a takedown attempt - Temirov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Temirov sizes up Molot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Temirov misses with a hook. Molot ducked under it nicely.
Molot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Temirov throws a hook but Molot avoids it easily.
Molot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Molot! Temirov lets Molot back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Molot is rocked!
It looks like Kesha Molot has been cut.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesha Molot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molot with a poor takedown
and Temirov rattles Molot with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Molot tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Temirov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Molot stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruslan Temirov!
A very excited looking Ruslan Temirov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Manuel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel lands a head shot.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a left to the body.
Adriano Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries for a takedown but Manuel circles away easily
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel instigates a clinch.
Manuel lands a body punch.
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel lands with a light punch inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manuel lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Manuel.
Manuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manuel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Manuel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Manuel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manuel continues to stall.
Manuel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manuel finish him?!
Silva is rocked!
Manuel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Manuel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Manuel gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel retains his bantamweight title!
Peter Manuel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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