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EFC 51 - Scratch The Surface PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozart's entrance music is H-Bomb - Nightmare. A fine choice. Vilkuttaja has chosen Steen1 - Iltasatu as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Cozart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Cozart is keeping him busy.
Cozart actively working from the bottom here.
Vilkuttaja lands strikes from half guard.
Cozart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cozart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cozart pushes Vilkuttaja off looking to stand but Vilkuttaja dives back in and keeps control.
Cozart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cozart actively working from the bottom here.
Cozart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Cozart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cozart is just riding it out for now. Vilkuttaja eventually gives up the hold.
Vilkuttaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cozart actively working from the bottom here.
Vilkuttaja is pressing down on Cozart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cozart is holding on for now.
Vilkuttaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vilkuttaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the action but Cozart is working from the bottom.
Cozart missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vilkuttaja lands a nice short elbow.
Cozart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vilkuttaja pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vilkuttaja lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozart is refusing to be controlled, as Vilkuttaja sits in half guard.
Cozart is trying to stand up here but Vilkuttaja is controlling him well.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the action but Cozart is working from the bottom.
Cozart is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilkuttaja.
Cozart tries to get to full guard but Vilkuttaja has control of the leg.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control. Cozart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vilkuttaja slips a nice elbow through Cozart's hands, connecting with Cozart's forehead.
Cozart looking for submissions off his back.
Cozart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vilkuttaja lands strikes from half guard.
Cozart has hold of Vilkuttaja's hands but Vilkuttaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkuttaja wants to pass the guard but Cozart is defending well.
Ground and pound from Vilkuttaja.
Cozart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vilkuttaja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vilkuttaja working over Cozart with some ground and pound. Cozart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cozart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vilkuttaja pulls his head out easily.
Vilkuttaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cozart is rocked!
Vilkuttaja lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cozart! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vilkuttaja jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dimaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludwig comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wasp - I wanna be somebody kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Dimaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ludwig avoiding damage.
Dimaya is working for takedown but Ludwig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ludwig avoiding damage as Dimaya throws knees to the body.
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Dimaya moves out of range.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Dimaya is having none of it.
Dimaya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Dimaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimaya fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ludwig and sends Dimaya crashing to the mat! Ludwig follows him down to the mat - Dimaya regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dimaya is rocked!
It looks like Bryan Dimaya has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ludwig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dimaya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ludwig works his way into side control.
Dimaya is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig decides to stand back up.
Dimaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ludwig throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dimaya.
Ludwig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludwig lands a hook that stumbles Dimaya back into the cage. Ludwig follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dimaya to the canvas! Ludwig pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dimaya has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jay Ludwig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haydar Hede Hede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes into the arena with Tony Allen - Take Me Higher blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haydar Hede Hede!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry shoots for a takedown but Hede Hede saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berry drives through and clinches with Hede Hede against the cage.
Berry breaks from the clinch.
Berry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berry is looking for a triangle but Hede Hede pushes his legs off easily.
Berry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hede Hede slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hede Hede lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berry is looking to reverse the position.
Hede Hede has hold of Berry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Berry seems comfortable defending it but Hede Hede has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Berry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Berry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hede Hede couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haydar Hede Hede!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Angle (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 Ty Angle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Paninii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Paninii.
Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paninii!
Angle throws some wild stikes that Paninii manages to avoid easily.
Angle goes for an armbar but Paninii turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Paninii.
Angle wants to hit a switch here but Paninii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Angle there!
Paninii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paninii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angle is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle tries to reverse the position but Paninii maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Angle wants to escape the position.
Angle wants to control his opponent's hands but Paninii gets his hands free.
Paninii is looking to control Angle but Angle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Angle controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Angle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paninii passes to full mount!
Paninii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Angle is holding on tight.
Angle can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paninii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Angle is holding on tight.
Paninii wants to control the pace but Angle is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle regains half guard.
Angle actively working from the bottom here.
Angle looks gassed!
Paninii is thwarting Angle's attempts to control the position.
Angle is looking to improve his position.
Paninii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Paninii works his way into full mount!
Angle is squirming around, avoiding Paninii's attempts to control the action.
Angle tries to improve his position but Paninii has taken his back! Paninii has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Angle tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Paninii pushes Angle away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Paninii!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Broyeur deRobinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). deRobinet comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Broyeur deRobinet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Revan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deRobinet lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
deRobinet tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
deRobinet wants to clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
deRobinet moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie swings for the body but deRobinet moves out of range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
deRobinet lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! deRobinet takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Revan Gracie has been cut.
deRobinet moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can deRobinet finish him?
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. deRobinet won't be happy with that.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but deRobinet defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but deRobinet is avoiding damage well.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
deRobinet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if deRobinet tries to get out of the position.
deRobinet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
deRobinet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by deRobinet, who protects the arm well.
deRobinet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
deRobinet prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
deRobinet is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by deRobinet, who protects the arm well.
Gracie looks gassed!
deRobinet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but deRobinet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on deRobinet's face as Gracie controls the position.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie just content to control the position.
deRobinet is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
deRobinet is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, deRobinet has escaped the position, nice work there.
deRobinet is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to control but deRobinet is keeping him busy.
deRobinet is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
deRobinet is looking to clinch.
deRobinet tries a head kick but it misses.
deRobinet darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but deRobinet defends it.
deRobinet tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Revan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Revan Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie wants to clinch up but deRobinet keeps it at a distance.
Broyeur deRobinet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deRobinet tries a head kick but it misses.
deRobinet slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. deRobinet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deRobinet is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
deRobinet wants to get back to full guard.
deRobinet is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but deRobinet sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie prevents deRobinet from standing back up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice leg kick lands there from deRobinet.
deRobinet tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
deRobinet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
deRobinet 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.
deRobinet wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. deRobinet controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deRobinet trying to control momentarily.
deRobinet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
deRobinet not doing much here.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
deRobinet sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. deRobinet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. deRobinet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. deRobinet defends it easily.
deRobinet wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
deRobinet wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Revan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Revan Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
deRobinet throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
deRobinet tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but deRobinet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, deRobinet has escaped the position, nice work there.
deRobinet explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
deRobinet closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps deRobinet thinking.
deRobinet gets a clinch.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deRobinet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
deRobinet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deRobinet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie avoids the head kick by deRobinet.
deRobinet wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but deRobinet is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but deRobinet is defending well.
deRobinet wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but deRobinet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
deRobinet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
deRobinet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, deRobinet has managed to free his arm - good work.
deRobinet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
deRobinet wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but deRobinet keeps moving.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revan Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but deRobinet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Broyeur deRobinet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
deRobinet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
deRobinet keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - deRobinet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deRobinet misses with a low kick.
deRobinet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from deRobinet.
deRobinet has managed to clinch.
deRobinet lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
deRobinet stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
deRobinet lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Revan Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revan Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton's entrance music is Scotland the Brave . A fine choice. Araya has chosen Slayer - Show No Mercy as his entrance music. Wayburn Hilton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomas Araya's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomas Araya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Araya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Araya scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Araya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton tries to clinch there but Araya circles away.
Good leg kick by Araya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Araya throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Hilton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Araya fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Araya.
Hilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Araya can pounce on him.
Araya throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hilton colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Araya as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hilton is left battered and dazed whilst Araya and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Araya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey comes into the arena with Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaVey.
LaVey checks a leg kick nicely.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaVey.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaVey.
LaVey looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
LaVey blocks a jab.
LaVey takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaVey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaVey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and LaVey counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaVey moves away.
LaVey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaVey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from LaVey misses
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albert Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaVey ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaVey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaVey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
LaVey misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by LaVey.
LaVey throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws and low kick but LaVey moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaVey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
LaVey throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but LaVey checks it
and LaVey counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
LaVey lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
LaVey blocks a jab.
LaVey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
It looks like Albert Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by LaVey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaVey is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by LaVey.
LaVey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez is rocked!
LaVey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can LaVey finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for LaVey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaVey cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaVey throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaVey counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by LaVey.
LaVey thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaVey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent LaVey getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaVey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaVey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas LaVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Rodriguez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LaVey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez lunges at LaVey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaVey's hand.
LaVey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LaVey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaVey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
LaVey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaVey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
LaVey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaVey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely.
LaVey with a nice cross.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick. That will keep LaVey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from LaVey.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and LaVey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from LaVey! Rodriguez is out on his feet! LaVey rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rodriguez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rodriguez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas LaVey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Turcotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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180 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dennis Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Czolgosz is just out of range.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Czolgosz.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Czolgosz.
Czolgosz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turcotte.
Czolgosz shoots in and drives through. Turcotte sprawls well.
Turcotte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Czolgosz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turcotte throws a leg kick which misses Czolgosz's front leg but catches the back leg as Czolgosz tries to avoid it.
Czolgosz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turcotte avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turcotte. Czolgosz shrugs it off though.
Czolgosz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turcotte can pounce on him.
Czolgosz dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Czolgosz shoots in and bounces Turcotte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz looking to pass the guard.
Turcotte being controlled here, momentarily.
Czolgosz won't allow Turcotte to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czolgosz trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czolgosz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turcotte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Czolgosz has Turcotte in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turcotte postures up in Czolgosz's guard and throws a big left but Czolgosz blocks it.
Turcotte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turcotte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Czolgosz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turcotte has Czolgosz in his guard.
Czolgosz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czolgosz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turcotte is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Czolgosz, into his guard.
Turcotte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Czolgosz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Czolgosz has escaped and now he's on top!
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Czolgosz from controlling successfully.
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 Leon Czolgosz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turcotte sprawls well. Turcotte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Czolgosz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Turcotte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turcotte has gone for a leg lock! Czolgosz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turcotte's guard.
Czolgosz trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Leon Czolgosz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Turcotte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turcotte thows a big elbow that misses.
Czolgosz looking for a sweep. Not yet Czolgosz, not yet.
Turcotte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Czolgosz dives on top into guard.
Czolgosz trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Czolgosz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Czolgosz pushing down on Turcotte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz trying to work for an americana but Turcotte has managed to regain full guard.
Czolgosz is stalling in the full guard.
Czolgosz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czolgosz wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czolgosz trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Czolgosz controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte wants to stand up but Czolgosz is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Czolgosz fails with the takedown
and Turcotte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turcotte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Czolgosz's guard.
Czolgosz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard.
Turcotte wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Czolgosz manages to pass to side control.
Turcotte is refusing to be controlled, as Czolgosz sits in half guard.
Czolgosz trying to pass the guard but Turcotte defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turcotte keeps working.
Turcotte is looking to get back to is feet but Czolgosz passes into side control.
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.
Czolgosz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turcotte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turcotte is trying to buck Czolgosz off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czolgosz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turcotte has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Czolgosz but great work by Turcotte.
Czolgosz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turcotte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Czolgosz gets full guard.
Turcotte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turcotte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czolgosz, who protects the arm well.
Czolgosz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turcotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turcotte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turcotte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Czolgosz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is looking for a sweep.
Czolgosz is working hard here to advance position.
Turcotte working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turcotte fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Czolgosz.
I think Czolgosz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dennis Turcotte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Rise Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guilherme Cunha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chihuahua misses with a hook. Cunha ducked under it nicely.
Chihuahua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chihuahua misses with a straight right.
Guilherme Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chihuahua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chihuahua cracks Cunha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chihuahua misses the jab.
Chihuahua drops Cunha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cunha looks back up at him and smiles so Chihuahua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cunha is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chihuahua missing with a left hand there. Cunha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunha is still on wobbly legs! Can Chihuahua finish him?
Cunha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chihuahua slaps away a takedown attempt from Cunha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunha seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chihuahua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chihuahua scores with a decent looking hook.
Cunha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Chihuahua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chihuahua is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chihuahua wants to get back to his feet.
Chihuahua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cunha swings around for an armbar but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cunha's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chihuahua is stalling in the full guard.
Chihuahua trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Chihuahua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cunha wants to hit a switch here but Chihuahua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cunha there!
Chihuahua controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chihuahua'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. El Chihuahua just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown but Chihuahua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Cunha.
Chihuahua dips to his left and cracks Cunha with an uppercut!
Cunha slips a jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws an overhand right that lands on Cunha's shoulder, as Cunha tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Chihuahua. No joy for Cunha on that attempt.
Cunha misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Cunha with that takedown attempt.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Chihuahua avoids it well.
Chihuahua misses with a wild body shot.
Chihuahua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chihuahua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chihuahua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chihuahua misses with a hook.
Chihuahua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunha.
Chihuahua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chihuahua scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Chihuahua - just one landing.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chihuahua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chihuahua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cunha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chihuahua is just riding it out for now. Cunha eventually gives up the hold.
Cunha looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Chihuahua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chihuahua managing to control the position.
Cunha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chihuahua is pulling down on Cunha's head to control his posture.
Cunha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chihuahua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chihuahua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cunha blocks a jab.
Chihuahua dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
Chihuahua misses with a wild body shot.
Cunha ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chihuahua.
Cunha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chihuahua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunha somewhat.
Cunha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chihuahua.
Cunha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chihuahua tries to avoid it but Cunha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chihuahua to the ground. Chihuahua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cunha working the ground and pound from side control.
Chihuahua is trying to improve his position.
Chihuahua can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua tries to buck Cunha off but Cunha is having none of it.
Chihuahua can't do much from the bottom here.
Cunha in side control, throwing shots but Chihuahua defends.
Cunha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chihuahua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cunha with the ground and pound but Chihuahua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chihuahua trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chihuahua cracks Cunha with an open hand slap.
Chihuahua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunha is breathing heavily.
Chihuahua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chihuahua throws a jab when Cunha was well out of range.
Chihuahua missing with a left hand there. Cunha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Chihuahua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chihuahua lands an overhand right.
Chihuahua misses with a body shot.
El Chihuahua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Chihuahua.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua swings for the body but Cunha moves out of range.
Chihuahua scores with a jab to the head.
Chihuahua looks to land a left hand but Cunha moved out of range nicely.
Cunha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Cunha.
Cunha shoots in and drives through. Chihuahua sprawls well.
Cunha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chihuahua misses with a hook. Cunha ducked under it nicely.
Chihuahua thows a body shot but no joy.
Chihuahua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunha shoots for a double leg takedown but Chihuahua sprawls well. He's pushed Cunha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chihuahua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chihuahua but Chihuahua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chihuahua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chihuahua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chihuahua connects with a looping right hand.
Chihuahua thuds his right hand into Cunha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chihuahua lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunha at a distance.
Chihuahua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cunha on the side of the head.
Cunha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chihuahua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chihuahua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chihuahua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunha.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by Chihuahua there.
Cunha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chihuahua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunha can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chihuahua, who protects the arm well.
Chihuahua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chihuahua wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunha wants to work for an arm triangle but Chihuahua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chihuahua dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chihuahua connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunha.
Cunha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cunha avoids the body shot from Chihuahua.
Good shot there by Chihuahua.
Cunha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunha shoots in for a takedown but Chihuahua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chihuahua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chihuahua gets full guard.
Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chihuahua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua wants to take a breather but Cunha is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cunha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chihuahua is posturing up here but Cunha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chihuahua tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chihuahua has to tap! Slick submission there by Cunha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Cunha!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nelson Jodoin enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Jodoin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Felix da Costa as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Jodoin as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Felix da Costa - just one landing.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Felix da Costa wants to clinch up but Jodoin keeps it at a distance.
Jodoin moves out of range of the body kick from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felix da Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Jodoin misses.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch there but Jodoin circles away.
Jodoin dives in and grabs Felix da Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felix da Costa pushes down on Jodoin's head and hops out.
Felix da Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jodoin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa tests Jodoin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Felix da Costa slips a jab and a cross from Jodoin.
Jodoin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Felix da Costa backs up against the cage.
Felix da Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Felix da Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodoin off the cage and back into rage.
Jodoin scores with a decent looking hook.
Felix da Costa is looking to clinch.
Felix da Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jodoin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Felix da Costa swivels and escapes.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin.
Jodoin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jodoin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felix da Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Jodoin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Felix da Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodoin moves away.
A jab from Felix da Costa finds it's way through Jodoin's defenses.
Jodoin ducks under a wild hook from Felix da Costa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jodoin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Felix da Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Felix da Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jodoin ducks under a wild hook from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jodoin looks for a takedown but Felix da Costa sprawls well.
Jodoin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jodoin swinging wildly here.
Miquel Felix da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felix da Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felix da Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa avoids them all with ease.
Jodoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodoin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jodoin lands a two punch combo.
Jodoin swats away the attempt to clinch by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felix da Costa lands with an overhand left.
Jodoin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Felix da Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodoin.
Jodoin misses with a wild combination.
Felix da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodoin on the side of the head.
Jodoin misses with a double jab
and Felix da Costa counters with a series of strikes. Jodoin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix da Costa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Felix da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodoin.
Felix da Costa moves in looking to clinch but Jodoin pushes him off.
Jodoin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodoin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin looks gassed!
Jodoin looks to land a left hand but Felix da Costa moved out of range nicely.
Jodoin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jodoin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jodoin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Felix da Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Felix da Costa rushes Jodoin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jodoin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jodoin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodoin.
Felix da Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jodoin working aggressively here.
Jodoin throws a head punch that misses.
Felix da Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Felix da Costa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jodoins head.
Felix da Costa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jodoin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Felix da Costa lands a body shot.
Felix da Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jodoin working hard to break the clinch.
Felix da Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jodoin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa stalling in the clinch but Jodoin improves position.
Jodoin throws a head punch that misses.
Jodoin has a couple of punches blocked by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Felix da Costa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Felix da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Felix da Costa wants to stall.
Felix da Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felix da Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felix da Costa misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin is trying to force a seperation but Felix da Costa has the dominant position.
Jodoin lands with a light punch inside.
Jodoin has Felix da Costa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jodoin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Felix da Costa tumbling to the mat - Jodoin dives into Felix da Costa's guard.
Felix da Costa has his hands on Jodoin's head, controlling the position.
Felix da Costa trying to control the position.
Felix da Costa is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felix da Costa controls Jodoin momentarily but Jodoin frees himself.
Jodoin advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Felix da Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jodoin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jodoin misses with a low kick.
Nelson Jodoin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodoin throws out a leg kick but Felix da Costa moves out of range and Jodoin only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Jodoin.
Jodoin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felix da Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jodoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felix da Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jodoin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jodoin showed some decent athleticism there.
Felix da Costa won't allow Jodoin to pass to mount.
Jodoin moves nicely into side control.
Jodoin trying to control the action but Felix da Costa is working from the bottom.
Felix da Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Jodoin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Felix da Costa, who protects the arm well.
Jodoin is breathing heavily.
Jodoin wants to control but Felix da Costa is keeping him busy.
Felix da Costa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jodoin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Felix da Costa gets back to full guard.
Jodoin advances to half guard.
Jodoin is trying to control the action in half guard but Felix da Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix da Costa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jodoin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Felix da Costa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jodoin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jodoin wants to pass the guard but Felix da Costa is keeping the position.
Jodoin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Felix da Costa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jodoin's guard.
Jodoin is looking for a triangle but Felix da Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Felix da Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jodoin is retaining full guard.
Jodoin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Felix da Costa drops back looking for a leg! Jodoin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jodoin manages to kick Felix da Costa off! Felix da Costa jumps back into Jodoin's guard.
Felix da Costa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin is trying to control the position but Felix da Costa postures up.
Jodoin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felix da Costa won't allow Jodoin to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jodoin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jodoin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felix da Costa but Felix da Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felix da Costa avoids the body shot from Jodoin.
Felix da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jodoin. Jodoin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Felix da Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodoin.
Felix da Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felix da Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jodoin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Felix da Costa misses with a hook.
Jodoin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felix da Costa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Felix da Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodoin.
Felix da Costa jabs Jodoin right on the nose. Jodoin blinks but takes it well.
Jodoin throws a nice looking combination but Felix da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodoin scores with a sloppy right hand. Felix da Costa should have avoided that one.
Jodoin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Felix da Costa sizes up Jodoin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Felix da Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jodoin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Felix da Costa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodoin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Felix da Costa scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, jab by Felix da Costa - just one landing.
Jodoin is looking to score with low kicks.
Felix da Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jodoin looks to land a combination but Felix da Costa avoids it well.
Miquel Felix da Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felix da Costa jabs Jodoin right on the nose. Jodoin blinks but takes it well.
Felix da Costa digs a good hook to Jodoin's body.
Jodoin takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Jodoin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jodoin fails with a takedown attempt.
Jodoin misses with a double jab.
Felix da Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Felix da Costa looks to land a combination. Jodoin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jodoin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Felix da Costa's waist but Felix da Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jodoin off to one side.
Felix da Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jodoin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jodoin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Felix da Costa jabs at Jodoin's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Jodoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Felix da Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Felix da Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodoin misses the target.
Felix da Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jodoin's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felix da Costa moves into the clinch.
Felix da Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jodoin's efforts to push away.
Felix da Costa lands a shoulder strike.
Felix da Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jodoin breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch up but Jodoin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jodoin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Felix da Costa is out of range.
Felix da Costa throws a body punch but Jodoin moves out of range.
Felix da Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Felix da Costa misses with an uppercut.
Jodoin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felix da Costa. Felix da Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa avoids them all with ease.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miquel Felix da Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Felix da Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodoin throws out the jab.
Felix da Costa wants to clinch.
Jodoin looks to land a combination but Felix da Costa avoids it well.
Felix da Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Jodoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jodoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Felix da Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felix da Costa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jodoin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jodoin does no damage.
Felix da Costa connects with a body shot.
Jodoin throws a jab but it's blocked by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Felix da Costa missing with a left hand there. Jodoin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Felix da Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Jodoin tries to bum rush Felix da Costa with a series of wild strikes but Felix da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Felix da Costa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jodoin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Felix da Costa closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodoin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin.
Felix da Costa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felix da Costa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jodoin up against the cage.
Felix da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jodoin lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin gets through Felix da Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Felix da Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jodoin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa is struggling to control the position.
Felix da Costa blocks an uppercut.
Jodoin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Felix da Costa - that landed with a thud.
Felix da Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Felix da Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jodoin backwards.
Jodoin avoiding damage as Felix da Costa throws knees to the body.
Felix da Costa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jodoin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jodoin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Felix da Costa holds on and takes a little breather.
Jodoin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Felix da Costa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Felix da Costa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jodoin manages to get himself to full guard.
Felix da Costa pushing down on Jodoin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Felix da Costa drops an elbow to the side of Jodoin's head.
Jodoin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jodoin is not content to let Felix da Costa control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Felix da Costa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Felix da Costa takes a swing at Jodoin's ribcage but misses.
Felix da Costa looks to land a combination but Jodoin avoids it well.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jodoin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Felix da Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felix da Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Jodoin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Felix da Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jodoin somewhat.
Jodoin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felix da Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodoin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodoin keeps the fight on the outside.
Felix da Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jodoin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jodoin misses with the combination.
Jodoin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Felix da Costa pinned against the cage. Felix da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodoin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Felix da Costa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Felix da Costa connects with a single shot there.
Felix da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felix da Costa leaves Jodoin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin.
Jodoin takes one on the button.
Felix da Costa scores with a leg kick.
Felix da Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Felix da Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felix da Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodoin.
Jodoin takes one to the chin there.
Felix da Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Jodoin looks to land a combination but Felix da Costa avoids it well.
Jodoin misses with a hook.
Jodoin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Felix da Costa pinned against the cage. Felix da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jodoin ducks right into an uppercut from Felix da Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Felix da Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Jodoin.
A punch combination from Jodoin misses.
Felix da Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa cracks Jodoin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Felix da Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Jodoin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jodoin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jodoin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felix da Costa but Felix da Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felix da Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Felix da Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jodoin's head.
Jodoin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felix da Costa can pounce on him.
Felix da Costa instigates a clinch.
Jodoin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Felix da Costa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Felix da Costa is trying to stall.
Jodoin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Felix da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodoin on the side of the head.
Felix da Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Jodoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felix da Costa.
A jab from Felix da Costa finds it's way through Jodoin's defenses.
Jodoin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felix da Costa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Felix da Costa misses with a low kick.
Felix da Costa throws a solid leg kick but Jodoin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Felix da Costa throws a good cross that connects.
Felix da Costa lands a lovely overhand right.
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
Felix da Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jodoin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felix da Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Felix da Costa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
Jodoin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jodoin tries for a takedown but Felix da Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jodoin shoots in but no luck this time.
Felix da Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Felix da Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felix da Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jodoin throws a right and a left that Felix da Costa avoids nicely.
Jodoin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Felix da Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Felix da Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jodoin's calf.
Felix da Costa throws a series of strikes that have Jodoin backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Felix da Costa had his way with Nelson Jodoin in that 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!
Jodoin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felix da Costa cracks Jodoin with an open hand slap.
Jodoin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Felix da Costa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin scores with a shoulder strike.
Felix da Costa stalling against the cage.
Jodoin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felix da Costa backwards.
Jodoin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felix da Costa backwards.
Jodoin fails to pull guard.
Felix da Costa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Felix da Costa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jodoin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jodoin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jodoin takes one to the chin there.
Jodoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felix da Costa moves away.
Nice cross by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa jabs at Jodoin's body.
Felix da Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jodoin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Felix da Costa.
Jodoin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Felix da Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jodoin lands a takedown into guard.
Jodoin wants to control from the top but Felix da Costa keeps moving.
Jodoin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Felix da Costa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jodoin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Felix da Costa controlling the position.
Felix da Costa is trying to keep Jodoin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa is controlling Jodoin's posture.
Felix da Costa keeping full guard, as Jodoin tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Felix da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Felix da Costa takes a swing at Jodoin's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa cracks Jodoin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch up but Jodoin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jodoin throws out a leg kick but Felix da Costa moves out of range and Jodoin only half commits.
Jodoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felix da Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felix da Costa slips a jab and a cross from Jodoin.
Felix da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin digs a good body shot into Felix da Costa's ribs.
Jodoin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jodoin drops his hands momentarily and Felix da Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jodoin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felix da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jodoin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Felix da Costa scores with a jab. Jodoin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Felix da Costa throws a combination. Jodoin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch but Jodoin is having none of it.
Jodoin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nelson Jodoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix da Costa checks a leg kick.
Felix da Costa wants to clinch up but Jodoin keeps it at a distance.
Jodoin tries for a takedown but Felix da Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jodoin misses with a body shot.
A jab from Felix da Costa does it's job there.
Jodoin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felix da Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodoin manages to avoid it.
Jodoin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Felix da Costa pinned against the cage. Felix da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin.
Nice straight punches there by Felix da Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Felix da Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa throws a one two combo.
Felix da Costa misses with a double jab.
Felix da Costa lands with a cross.
Felix da Costa tries to land a leg kick but Jodoin saw it coming and moves away.
Felix da Costa throws a leg kick but Jodoin moved away.
Jodoin misses with the combination.
Jodoin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Felix da Costa backs up against the cage.
Felix da Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jodoin doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Felix da Costa.
Jodoin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Felix da Costa - just one landing.
Miquel Felix da Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jodoin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix da Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Felix da Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Felix da Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Felix da Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felix da Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miquel Felix da Costa!
Miquel Felix da Costa is the new bantamweight champion!
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