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CCR 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Maciel had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ricardo Cruz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
165 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Maciel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz working Maciel over with knees to the body.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maciel can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maciel is defending well for now.
Maciel blocking some punches.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Maciel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Maciel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Maciel keeps it at a distance.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Maciel gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Maciel tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Maciel blocking some punches.
Maciel tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Maciel's ribcage. Maciel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciel is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maciel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz keeps control of Maciel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maciel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cruz can turn it around.
Maciel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz'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.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Maciel is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciel.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maciel's face.
Maciel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maciel tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Maciel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz lands an elbow inside.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz just leaning against Maciel, taking a breather.
Maciel tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz pushes Maciel up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz keeps control of Maciel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maciel is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Cruz stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz cracks Maciel with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Maciel improves position.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maciel's efforts to push away.
Maciel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maciel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Maciel keeps the fight on the outside.
Maciel blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Maciel against the cage.
Maciel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciel.
Maciel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maciel wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has Maciel pressed against the cage, preventing Maciel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Maciel's ribcage.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maciel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maciel has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Maciel's ribcage.
Cruz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maciel managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is pushing Maciel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Maciel controls his hands.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maciel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Maciel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Cruz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz is working for takedown but Maciel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maciel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Maciel controls the action.
Maciel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciel is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maciel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz is looking to slow Maciel down with leg kicks.
Maciel throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz darts in and clinches Maciel up against the cage.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Maciel takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciel wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz is stalling here.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Maciel avoids the damage to the body.
Maciel working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to work over Maciel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maciel blocks an elbow strike from Cruz.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maciel blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Maciel blocks it.
Maciel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Maciel won't want to take too many of those.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz pushes off an throws an elbow but Maciel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maciel throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Maciel gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Maciel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Maciel won't want to take too many of those.
Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maciel blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lorde - Team . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
195 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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24
203 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina lands a jab to the head.
Gotovina stuffs the takedown.
Panado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotovina.
We've been hearing reports that Panado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy right hand. Panado should have avoided that one.
Panado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotovina as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotovina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gotovina but Gotovina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Gotovina misses.
Gotovina lands with a shot to the body.
Gotovina lands with a straight right. Panado didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina lands a jab to Panado's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotovina sprawls well. Gotovina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Gotovina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotovina lands a jab to the head.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Panado is just out of range.
Panado misses with a takedown
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Panado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
Gotovina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Ante Gotovina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotovina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotovina wants it to stay on the feet.
Panado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina scores with a body shot.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina lands a high kick!
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina scores with a leg kick.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina cracks Panado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panado misses with a takedown
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Panado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gotovina pinned against the cage. Gotovina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina misses with a body punch
and Panado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gotovina won't be happy with that.
Gotovina is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gotovina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotovina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotovina is trying to stand back up but Panado is controlling him
Gotovina is looking for a sweep. Panado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotovina has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Panado trying to pass the guard but Gotovina defending well.
Panado is working hard here to advance position.
Gotovina has his hands clasped together around Panado's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina dominated 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.
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panado takes one to the side of the head.
Gotovina feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
Gotovina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotovina as he jumps to the side.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
Ante Gotovina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotovina feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panado.
Panado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown but Gotovina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
Gotovina lands a body shot.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gotovina tries to sprawl but Panado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotovina has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Panado is on him like a limpet, forcing Gotovina back against the cage.
Gotovina has Panado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotovina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Panado tumbling to the mat - Gotovina dives into Panado's guard.
Gotovina stays in close to Panado's body and controls the position.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Gotovina chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotovina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ante Gotovina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panado keeping full guard, as Gotovina tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotovina defends well.
Gotovina forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gotovina there.
Gotovina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gotovina stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Panado to get to his feet.
Gotovina lands with a shot to the body.
Gotovina slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panado shoots and misses
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panado rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotovina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panado's sensitive parts.
Gotovina lands a slapping body shot.
Gotovina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panado doesn't seem bothered though.
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panado. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Panado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gotovina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panado.
Gotovina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina connects with a solid leg kick.
Panado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panado decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gotovina makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotovina! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina thumps Panado with a low kick.
Panado goes for a double leg but Gotovina avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotovina continues to drive forward.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panado has time to react.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Gotovina catches Panado right on the button with a cross.
Panado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gotovina punishes Panado's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotovina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gotovina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panado doesn't seem bothered though.
Gotovina digs a good hook to Panado's body.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panado. That did some damage!
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Gotovina.
Panado dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotovina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gotovina.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Panado is just out of range.
Gotovina lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gotovina counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a hook to the body. Panado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panado has a takedown stuffed.
Gotovina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotovina.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a right hand to the body.
Gotovina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ernesto Panado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Gotovina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotovina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ernesto Panado was interviewed post fight and said 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nidhish Dhillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhillon has chosen Sweet Victory as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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30
225 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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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
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nidhish Dhillon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Dhillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustav at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Gustav there.
Dhillon jabs Gustav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dhillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dhillon walks into a left hand.
Gustav punishes Dhillon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustav throws a good cross that connects.
Dhillon throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dhillon lands a nice hook to Gustav's body. Gustav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustav checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dhillon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Dhillon manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Gustav.
Gustav scores with a nice head shot.
Dhillon tests Gustav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Dhillon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gustav defending well as Dhillon loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dhillon misses with a few strikes there.
Gustav misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dhillon counter with a right hand.
Gustav moves into the clinch.
Gustav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustav scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
Dhillon tries a body shot but Gustav blocks it.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav digs a right hand underneath Dhillon's ribcage. Dhillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dhillon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustav pushes Dhillon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dhillon wants to stall.
Dhillon throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dhillon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustav is keeping busy.
Gustav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dhillon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dhillons head.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustav.
Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dhillon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustavs head.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Dhillon avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Gustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustav pushes Dhillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dhillon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustav backwards.
Gustav throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustav is working Dhillon over against the cage.
Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustav lands a right hand.
Dhillon pushes Gustav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhillon throws a head punch that misses.
Dhillon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustav's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustav.
Dhillon looks winded!
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav blocks an uppercut.
Gustav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gustav.
Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhillon controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Gustav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dhillon backwards.
Gustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhillon tries a body shot but Gustav blocks it.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dhillon or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustav.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustav.
Dhillon stalling in the clinch but Gustav improves position.
Gustav presses Dhillon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustav as Dhillon tries to tie him up.
Dhillon blocks a body shot from Gustav.
Gustav lands with a right to the head.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhillon is rocked!
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dhillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Gustav throws a big uppercut that drops Dhillon! More strikes from Gustav and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dhillon lies dazed against the cage as Gustav celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
Carl Gustav made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
Nidhish Dhillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry comes to the cage accompanied by knuck if you buck . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a right hand that Damballah ducks under and follows up with a left that Damballah also avoids with ease.
Damballah lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Damballah has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Henry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Damballah jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.
Henry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henry wants to clinch.
Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Damballah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Henry does no damage.
Damballah throws an overhand right that lands on Henry 's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Henry dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damballah swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Damballah cracks a nice hook into Henry 's ribs.
Henry connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Henry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry rushes Damballah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damballah pulls guard.
Damballah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henry is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Henry has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damballah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henry is controlling him.
Henry wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damballah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry prevents Damballah from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Damballah moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry tries to clinch there but Damballah circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Damballah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damballah lands a jab to Henry 's midsection.
Damballah cracks Henry with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Henry tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Damballah pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Henry is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Misterioso Damballah!
After the fight, El Misterioso Damballah was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius's entrance music is A Country Boy Can Survive. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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187 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Alexius backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Alexius manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Alexius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexius staying out of range there.
Alexius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexius lands with a good body shot.
Alexius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexius.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a body punch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexius with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Alexius throws a body kick that misses.
Alexius throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexius misses the target.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexius has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexius looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Alexius misses the jab.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexius throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Alexius is out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy is looking to escape.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Alexius is controlling him
Hardy has hold of Alexius's hands but Alexius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexius misses with a head kick.
Alexius goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Alexius on that attempt.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Alexius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.
Alexius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Alexius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexius 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 Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexius.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Alexius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy moves out of range as Alexius strikes.
Alexius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Alexius throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexius.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Alexius shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to stand up but Alexius is controlling him.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Alexius is having none of it.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alexius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab from Hardy misses.
A left lands for Hardy.
Alexius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Alexius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bessarion Alexius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Alexius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexius scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to escape but Alexius is in control.
An elbow from Alexius crashes against the mat.
Alexius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy 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!
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Alexius with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexius should have avoided that one.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexius under the eye.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Alexius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexius.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexius throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hardy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alexius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy sizes up Alexius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Alexius shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexius swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Alexius cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexius scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Alexius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexius throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Alexius throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexius defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexius keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hardy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy has one foot on Alexius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Migos- Bad and Bouje . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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218 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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Steamboat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Steamboat shakes him off and moves away.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Steamboat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez rushes Steamboat and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Steamboat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
A short right from Alvarez.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
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!
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
Steamboat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Steamboat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Steamboat's ribcage. Steamboat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Steamboat drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez pushes Steamboat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Steamboat.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steamboats head.
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez pushes Steamboat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Steamboat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steamboat's gas tank.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Steamboat is rocked!
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez dips a shoulder and cracks Steamboat with a mighty uppercut! Steamboat falls back against the cage and Alvarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Steamboat is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alvarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Ricky Steamboat stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heart has chosen Eric Church - Record Year as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Heart!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Heart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Heart fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heart sprawls and moves away.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
Heart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Heart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Heart, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Heart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heart defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Heart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heart throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Heart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts shoots in and bounces Heart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Heart blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heart has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts postures up in Heart's guard and throws a big left but Heart blocks it.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Heart is keeping the position.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Heart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Heart!
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Heart is having none of it.
Roberts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Heart dives into side control.
Heart controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts gets back to half guard.
Heart controlling the action here.
Roberts manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Heart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Heart lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts goes for a double leg but Heart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heart continues to drive forward.
Heart with a hook.
Heart scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heart as he avoids it easily.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart lands a jab.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heart lands with an overhand left.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heart pinned against the cage. Heart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Heart. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Heart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Heart as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Heart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roberts.
Heart scores with a jab.
Heart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heart circles away.
Heart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooh!!! Heart has knocked Roberts down with a huge combo! Heart steps away and waves a wobbly Roberts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roberts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Roberts right on the button. Roberts goes down! Heart follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Heart gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Heart! Peter Heart retains his featherweight title!
Peter Heart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Faber.
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Faber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martinez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faber is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Faber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faber's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.
Faber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Faber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martinez has passed into side control.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faber defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faber to escape.
Faber tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faber manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Faber is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Faber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber regains half guard.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Faber works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Faber prevents Martinez from escaping the position.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Faber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Faber wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez shoots in and bounces Faber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez distracts Faber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Faber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Faber working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faber is on top in guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faber passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Martinez is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control the action here but instead Faber manages to pass to full mount!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martinez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcos Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Martinez is in real trouble.
Faber is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Faber looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Faber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Faber.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Faber.
Faber looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faber fails to advance to Martinez's back.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faber wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faber.
Martinez can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Faber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faber!
Faber is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Faber's head but Faber avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
Faber trying to control the position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Martinez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Faber is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Faber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Faber looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Faber controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faber passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Faber controlling the pace.
Martinez is not content to let Faber control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Beznisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Dolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Dolla misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolla throws out the jab.
Dolla tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dolla tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dolla thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolla slips under a jab.
Dolla misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Dolla misses.
Beznisko with the counter takedown but Dolla avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolla.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Dolla throws a wild body kick that Beznisko sees coming a mile off.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
A punch lands to the side of Dolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dolla.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dolla.
The fighters circling - Dolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dolla clobbers Beznisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dolla wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Beznisko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beznisko works Dolla's body with a nice hook.
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Dolla.
A big left from Dolla misses.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Dolla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beznisko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Dolla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dolla slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Dolla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Dolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dolla throws a low kick but Beznisko moves out of range easily.
That kick from Dolla tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dolla misses with a straight left.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Beznisko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dolla.
Dolla tries to score with a low kick but Beznisko moves his leg out of the way.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dolla defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Dolla throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Dolla moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Beznisko.
Dolla defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dolla counters with a head kick.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolla manages to avoid it.
Beznisko scores with a takedown into Dolla's guard.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beznisko defending well as Dolla loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dolla momentarily.
Dolla defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Dolla half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Dolla misses.
Dolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beznisko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolla.
Dolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Beznisko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dolla. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Dolla moves away and avoids it.
Dolla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dolla connects with a high kick.
Dolla misses with a straight right.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Dolla.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beznisko lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dolla 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 Beznisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beznisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Dolla throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Dolla.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dolla 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 Beznisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beznisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Beznisko.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolla tries to land a front kick but Beznisko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dolla. Dolla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dolla scores with the left hand. Beznisko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dolla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolla is just out of range.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Dolla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolla as he avoids it easily.
Dolla throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dolla lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Dolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Dolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dolla is rocked!
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Dolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Dolla is looking for a counter combo.
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beznisko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beznisko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dolla.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Dolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Dolla's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko throws out a counter right but Dolla avoids it with no problem.
Dolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Dolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
As Beznisko tries to get set, Dolla tries to push him back and clinch up but Beznisko manages to avoid the attempt.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Dolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Dolla misses with a low kick.
Beznisko throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla scoring well with a low kick there.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dolla tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Dolla throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands with a hook. Dolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beznisko steps in with a hook that catches Dolla right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beznisko follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dolla looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergey Beznisko gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Crenflow Dolla had this to say: 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Harrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozamataz Buckshank!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckshank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buckshank is working Harrak over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buckshank.
Buckshank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buckshank digs a right hand underneath Harrak's ribcage. Harrak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrak can't break the clinch.
Buckshank lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Buckshank.
Buckshank lands a right hand.
Buckshank presses Harrak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Buckshank.
Harrak is breathing heavily.
Buckshank digs a right hand into Harrak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrak's gas tank.
A short right from Buckshank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buckshank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckshank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Buckshank.
Buckshank digs a right hand underneath Harrak's ribcage. Harrak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckshank lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buckshank.
A hook to the body from Buckshank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckshank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckshank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buckshank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrak backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buckshank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrak backwards.
Buckshank pushes Harrak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckshank.
Buckshank gets through Harrak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buckshank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckshank's elbow.
Buckshank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buckshank works on Harrak's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckshank.
A body shot lands from Buckshank.
Buckshank scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Harrak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Buckshank.
Buckshank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrak backwards.
Harrak is rocked!
Buckshank lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrak backwards.
Oh Harrak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckshank lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Buckshank.
A short left from Buckshank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckshank drops Harrak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Buckshank dips a shoulder and cracks Harrak with a mighty uppercut! Harrak falls back against the cage and Buckshank unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harrak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Buckshank screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozamataz Buckshank!
Ozamataz Buckshank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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pop
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