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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dadhri Senchai (ranked 24756 p4p, 941 weight class) and Orlando Nunez (ranked 23900 p4p, 962 weight class). Nunez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dadhri Senchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez dives in for a single leg takedown but Senchai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Senchai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nunez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nunez.
Nunez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nunez stands up.
Nunez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Senchai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nunez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Senchai's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senchai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nunez uses it to pass to side control.
Nunez stands up and beckons Senchai to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Senchai.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadhri Senchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Nunez.
Nunez with a poor takedown
and Senchai counters by moving into the clinch.
Senchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Senchai scores a nice knee to the body.
Senchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nunez fails to land.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Senchai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nunez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Senchai.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunez shoots in and bounces Senchai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Senchai is looking to stand back up but Nunez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Senchai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senchai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nunez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nunez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nunez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Senchai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Senchai sprawls well. Senchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Senchai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
Nunez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Senchai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Senchai keeps moving.
Senchai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nunez.
Nunez stands up from Senchai's guard - Nunez perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai misses with the combination.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but Senchai shows good takedown defense.
Senchai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Nunez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nunez looking to score a takedown here. Senchai is defending well but Nunez drives through and ends up in Senchai's guard.
Nunez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Nunez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nunez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senchai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nunez stands up and waves to Senchai to follow him.
Nunez looks to clinch
and Senchai counters with a three punch combo that has Nunez backing up. Nunez nods at Senchai to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Senchai defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Senchai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Senchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadhri Senchai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nunez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Senchai to the ground. Nunez is now in Senchai's guard.
Nunez postures up.
Senchai looking for a guillotine here but Nunez defends easily.
Senchai is working an open guard so Nunez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez forces Senchai back against the cage and clinches.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Nunez manages to break the clinch.
Senchai goes for a double leg but Nunez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunez continues to drive forward.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Senchai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dadhri Senchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Senchai prevents it.
Nunez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Senchai keeps Nunez at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Senchai. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Nunez drives through with a takedown into Senchai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Senchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez won't allow Senchai to sweep him here.
Nunez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Senchai, up you get!
Senchai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Senchai clinches.
Senchai misses with an elbow strike.
Senchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai blocks an uppercut.
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!
Senchai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nunez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Senchai blocks an uppercut.
Nunez takes an elbow to the temple.
Nunez has picked Senchai up - he's going for a ride! Nunez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Senchai wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez is working for a submission of some sort.
Senchai wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
Nunez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nunez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Senchai wants to stand back up but Nunez manages to pass into side control.
Nunez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Senchai clinches up with Nunez and pushes him back against the cage.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Senchai wants to clinch up but Nunez keeps it at a distance.
Nunez fails with the takedown.
Dadhri Senchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Nunez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai tries to clinch there but Nunez circles away.
As Senchai backs off Nunez throws a huge counter combo but Senchai manages to avoid it all.
Senchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nunez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senchai is trying to get back to his feet.
Senchai wants to control but Nunez postures up.
Senchai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunez on the ground.
Nunez decides to stand back up.
Nunez shoots for a double leg takedown but Senchai sprawls well. He's pushed Nunez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nunez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Senchai pinned against the cage. Senchai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Nunez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Senchai tries to avoid it but Nunez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Senchai to the ground. Senchai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Senchai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nunez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nunez with a nice head shot there.
Nunez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nunez controlling from the top position.
Senchai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai is working an open guard so Nunez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senchai throws a body kick that misses.
Nunez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Senchai's guard.
Nunez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Senchai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadhri Senchai is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Senchai has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Dadhri Senchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Senchai misses with a knee strike.
Nunez pulls guard.
Senchai stands up from Nunez's guard - Senchai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nunez fails to land the takedown.
Senchai swinging wildly here.
Senchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Senchai gets caught napping as Nunez dives in and scores a takedown. Senchai manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai is looking to clinch but Nunez is avoiding it.
Senchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nunez is looking for the big counter here.
Senchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunez circles away.
Nunez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nunez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Senchai is trying to stand up here but Nunez is controlling him well.
Nunez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Dadhri Senchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Nunez.
Senchai lands a two punch combo.
Senchai throws a nice looking combination but Nunez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlando Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez gets a takedown into half guard.
Senchai wants to stand back up but Nunez manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is working Senchai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nunez working away.
Orlando Nunez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunez stands up.
Nunez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Senchai's waist but Senchai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunez off to one side.
Nunez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Senchai circles away.
Nunez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Senchai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nunez stands up and beckons Senchai to his feet.
Senchai gets caught flat footed, as Nunez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Senchai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Senchai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Senchai sprawls well. Senchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet.
Senchai looks to land a combination. Nunez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez feints and as Senchai raises his hands in defense, Nunez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nunez gets to his feet. Senchai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nunez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Senchai sprawls well initially but Nunez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nunez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Nunez.
I think Nunez 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dadhri Senchai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 2465 p4p, 324 weight class) and Yuriy Khovanskiy (ranked 7630 p4p, 709 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galvao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kodaline - All I Want. Khovanskiy has chosen Batya v zdanii as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuriy Khovanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khovanskiy defends well and Galvao ends up having to push Khovanskiy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khovanskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khovanskiy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Galvao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khovanskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Khovanskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khovanskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khovanskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
Khovanskiy throws the kick towards the body but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khovanskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galvao.
Galvao is rocked!
Khovanskiy tries to sprawl but Galvao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khovanskiy wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao is working for a kimura but Khovanskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khovanskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galvao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khovanskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Khovanskiy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Galvao!
In defeat, Yuriy Khovanskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go na versusbattle'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 2228 p4p, 236 weight class) and Ritchie Souza (ranked 6070 p4p, 516 weight class). Souza has chosen Luxurious as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ritchie Souza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Dos Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza throws out a counter right but Dos Oliviera avoids it with no problem.
Souza throws a jab when Dos Oliviera was well out of range.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Oliviera with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Dos Oliviera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Oliviera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dos Oliviera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Dos Oliviera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Oliviera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza keeping full guard, as Dos Oliviera tries to pass.
Souza trying to control the position.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Dos Oliviera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Oliviera has Souza in his guard.
Souza gets to his feet - Dos Oliviera follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Souza.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Oliviera tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Dos Oliviera defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Dos Oliviera's hands, connecting with Dos Oliviera's forehead.
Dos Oliviera is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Dos Oliviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dos Oliviera finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Oliviera lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Souza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza gets underhooks to prevent Dos Oliviera's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Dos Oliviera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dos Oliviera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Oliviera goes for a takedown attempt but Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Souza.
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza misses with a looping left.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Dos Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Oliviera circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Oliviera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Oliviera gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Dos Oliviera's temple.
Dos Oliviera wants to get back to full guard.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Oliviera regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into half guard.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Oliviera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Souza 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dos Oliviera slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Oliviera moves out of range easily.
Dos Oliviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Oliviera shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza tries to bum rush Dos Oliviera with a series of wild strikes but Dos Oliviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Oliviera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Dos Oliviera persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Souza.
Dos Oliviera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza throws a body punch but Dos Oliviera moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza with a nice cross.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Oliviera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritchie Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Oliviera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dos Oliviera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza throws Dos Oliviera to one side and escapes!
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Oliviera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dos Oliviera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Dos Oliviera drops his hands momentarily and Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Oliviera feinted with a counter takedown.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Oliviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Dos Oliviera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza looks to land a combination but Dos Oliviera avoids it well.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Oliviera has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souza 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Souza!
Post fight, Ritchie Souza stared into the camera and said 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 2481 p4p, 373 weight class) and Dakota Martin (ranked 3724 p4p, 516 weight class). Dakota Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dakota Martin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bates instigates a clinch.
Martin lands a left hand.
Bates wants the takedown. Martin is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martin's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
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!
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bates is looking to stall here but Martin recovers full guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Bates trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates can't control as he wanted to and Martin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bates is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Bates is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bates seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Martin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martin is working Bates over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martin lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throwing strikes but Bates manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Bates controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bates looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Martin thows a leg kick but Bates checks it
and Bates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Bates's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bates manages to end up in side control.
Martin wants to control but Bates postures up.
Martin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin kicks Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates jabs at Martin's body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Bates lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
Bates clinches.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Bates takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Martin drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
A short right from Martin.
Bates can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates throws a good cross that connects.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Martin throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
As Martin tries to get set, Bates tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Martin throws a leg kick
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Bates passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
Dakota Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Bates swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
A relieved looking Luigi Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Garcia (ranked 3034 p4p, 391 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 1418 p4p, 188 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Guantanamera - Los Paraguayos. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Trucks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia moves out of range as Trucks strikes.
Trucks checks the leg kick.
Trucks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trucks throws out the jab.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Trevor Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Trucks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
We've been hearing reports that Garcia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Trucks to counter with a crisp jab.
Trucks 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.
Nice shot by Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trucks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Trucks misses.
Nice straight punches there by Trucks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trucks.
Trucks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trucks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trucks thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trucks defends it nicely.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trucks.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trucks throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trucks throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Trucks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trucks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trucks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trucks 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.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Trucks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trevor Garcia's cut is getting worse.
Trucks throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trucks.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Trucks misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Trucks had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trucks.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trucks.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trucks.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Trucks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trucks to score with a decent uppercut.
Trucks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trucks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Trucks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is rocked!
Trevor Garcia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Trucks's leg but Trucks calmly moves out of range.
Trucks misses with a hook.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trucks just manages to avoid it.
Trucks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Trucks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trucks.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trucks works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Trucks misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A big right from Trucks misses.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia defending well as Trucks loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Trucks saw that one coming.
Trucks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trucks tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trucks enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trucks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trucks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garcia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Trucks.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garcia throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trucks presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trucks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trucks can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trucks loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Trucks scores with a shot to the body.
Trucks stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trucks swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Trucks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trucks has him pressed against the cage.
Trucks misses with the head strike.
Garcia is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Trucks.
Garcia tries to circle away but Trucks has him pinned against the cage.
Trucks keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trucks lands a shoulder strike.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has Trucks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trucks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Trucks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Trucks lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trucks looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Trucks misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trucks misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Trucks misses its intended target.
Trucks staying out of range there.
Trucks unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trucks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Trucks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Trucks throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trucks.
Trucks connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Trucks misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Derek Trucks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trucks but Trucks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trucks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trucks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trucks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trucks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Trucks.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trucks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Trucks is controlling the position.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Trucks.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trucks gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia slips a straight right by Trucks.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Trucks avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Trucks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trucks lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Trucks works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Trucks lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Trucks misses.
Trucks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Derek Trucks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks's corner calls for a 1-2. Trucks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Trucks.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trucks misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Trucks avoids nicely.
Trucks is looking to clinch.
Trucks scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Trucks. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Trucks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trucks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trucks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trucks misses with a looping right.
Trucks tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trucks closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trucks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Trucks.
Trucks looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Trucks avoids nicely.
A left lands for Trucks.
Trucks tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Trucks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trucks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Trucks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Trucks throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Jeez, Trevor Garcia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trucks.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Trucks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Trucks keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trucks misses with a wild body shot.
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trucks misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Trucks circles away.
Trucks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Trucks gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Trucks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trevor Garcia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derek Trucks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 3147 p4p, 449 weight class) and Frank Nada (ranked 1597 p4p, 251 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by In Scarlet Storm. Frank Nada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Dall.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nada. That did some damage!
Dall throws a push kick but Nada slaps the foot to one side.
Nada cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Nada avoids it well and moves away.
Nada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Dall is pressing down on Nada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nada is holding on for now.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Nada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Nada tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Nada is defending well.
Dall trying to control the action but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nada's guard.
Nada gets full guard.
Dall is pushing down on Nada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nada is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nada is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall working for a submission but Nada is keeping him at bay.
Dall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nada is in real trouble.
Nada trying to control the hands but Dall breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Nada right now.
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nada is controlling his hands well.
Nada wants to escape the position.
Dall punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nada misses with a body shot.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Nada counters with a nice uppercut.
Nada's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nada slips a straight right by Dall.
Nada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Nada blocks a head kick by Dall.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nada is just out of range.
Nada lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
and Nada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dall! He's just covering up as Nada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 847 p4p, 132 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 1066 p4p, 157 weight class). Muller comes into the arena with Feuer Frei blaring out of the sound system. Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muller wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Muller trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Muller defends easily.
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.
Reilly tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller is trying to control. Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muller prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Muller wants to pass to mount but Reilly is defending the position.
Reilly wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muller winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking for a kimura but Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.
Reilly is rocked!
Muller lands a big elbow - Reilly is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Muller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 2229 p4p, 74 weight class) and Lump Beefrock (ranked 971 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Diddlybottom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beefrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diddlybottom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Diddlybottom misses with a wild body shot.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick, looking for Beefrock's leg but Beefrock calmly moves out of range.
Beefrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diddlybottom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beefrock somewhat.
Diddlybottom catches Beefrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Diddlybottom circles away.
Diddlybottom rushes Beefrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beefrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beefrock jumps guard but Diddlybottom stands there with Beefrock around his waist. Beefrock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lump Beefrock.
Beefrock tries to pull guard but Diddlybottom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diddlybottom misses with a body punch.
Diddlybottom lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beefrock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beefrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diddlybottom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beefrock backwards.
Diddlybottom lands a hook that snaps the head of Beefrock backwards.
Beefrock tries to pull guard but Diddlybottom won't allow it.
Diddlybottom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom tries to work over Beefrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beefrock tries to pull guard but Diddlybottom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beefrock jumps guard but Diddlybottom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diddlybottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diddlybottom lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Diddlybottom cracks Beefrock with a nice body shot.
Beefrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diddlybottom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diddlybottom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beefrock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diddlybottom is in Beefrock's guard.
Beefrock has control of Diddlybottom's left arm, preventing Diddlybottom from doing any damage.
Beefrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beefrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beefrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diddlybottom controlling from the top position.
Diddlybottom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beefrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom passes into half guard.
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beefrock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diddlybottom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefrock's head.
Beefrock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diddlybottom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefrock's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diddlybottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beefrock sees it coming and defends easily.
Beefrock wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock is staying active underneath Diddlybottom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beefrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diddlybottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beefrock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefrock throws out a counter right but Diddlybottom avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diddlybottom lands with a nice body punch.
Diddlybottom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beefrock on the side of the head.
Diddlybottom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown but Beefrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diddlybottom throws a lazy uppercut
and Beefrock counters with a series of strikes. Diddlybottom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beefrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beefrock slips under a jab from Diddlybottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diddlybottom, right into the meat.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beefrock tries to clinch but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefrock avoids a kick to the body.
Beefrock misses with a takedown attempt - Diddlybottom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beefrock checks a leg kick.
Beefrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Diddlybottom with a hook.
That has opened up Lump Beefrock's cut even more.
Diddlybottom scores with a takedown into Beefrock's guard.
Diddlybottom throwing strikes but missing.
Diddlybottom trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
Diddlybottom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefrock pulls Diddlybottom in close to his closed guard and prevents Diddlybottom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diddlybottom controlling from the top position.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beefrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beefrock is just content to waste time from the top position. Diddlybottom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beefrock trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom wants to sweep but no luck.
Diddlybottom looking to control.
Diddlybottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beefrock defends well.
Diddlybottom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beefrock can do to turn this around?
Beefrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beefrock is pushing down on Diddlybottom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diddlybottom is fighting to maintain full guard but Beefrock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beefrock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diddlybottom is trying to control but can't.
Diddlybottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beefrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diddlybottom keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beefrock in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diddlybottom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock's cut.
That's time! Diddlybottom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diddlybottom looks to land a body kick but Beefrock moved away.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diddlybottom but Diddlybottom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beefrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Diddlybottom, which made it look bad.
Diddlybottom looks to score with a jab to the body but Beefrock is just out of range.
Beefrock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beefrock to the ground. Diddlybottom is now in Beefrock's guard.
Beefrock is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diddlybottom chips away with some ground and pound.
Beefrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddlybottom pushes down on Beefrock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beefrock has hold of Diddlybottom's hands but Diddlybottom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beefrock is refusing to be controlled, as Diddlybottom sits in half guard.
Beefrock wants to improve his position but Diddlybottom is controlling well.
Beefrock is pressing down on Diddlybottom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diddlybottom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beefrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom preventing the sweep.
Diddlybottom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beefrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddlybottom wants to control from the top but Beefrock keeps moving.
Beefrock pulls Diddlybottom in close to his closed guard and prevents Diddlybottom from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beefrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diddlybottom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diddlybottom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beefrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick.
Diddlybottom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beefrock.
Diddlybottom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom throws a shot from downtown. Beefrock moves away and avoids it.
Beefrock thinks about the counter body kick.
Diddlybottom throws a hook but Beefrock avoids it easily.
Lump Beefrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diddlybottom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Milktoast Diddlybottom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diddlybottom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beefrock quickly recovers to half guard.
Diddlybottom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diddlybottom wants to free his trapped foot but Beefrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom not doing much here.
Beefrock is trying is best to control the position here.
Beefrock is continuing to stall.
Beefrock wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beefrock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diddlybottom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Milktoast Diddlybottom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diddlybottom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milktoast Diddlybottom!
A victorious Milktoast Diddlybottom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 918 p4p, 109 weight class) and Lennart Lennartsson (ranked 933 p4p, 112 weight class). Lennartsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lennart Lennartsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennart Lennartsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Lennartsson down.
Barakat works Lennartsson's body with a nice hook.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Lennartsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennartsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennartsson takes a step back to recover.
Barakat lands with an overhand left.
Barakat cracks Lennartsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennartsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Lennartsson misses.
Barakat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barakat throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Barakat takes a swing at Lennartsson's ribcage but misses.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennartsson is just out of range.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lennartsson throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Lennartsson's leg. Lennartsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barakat lands a jab.
Barakat misses with a leg kick
and Lennartsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lennartsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Lennartsson's defenses.
Lennartsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat misses the body punch
and Lennartsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barakat - that will leave a mark!
Barakat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lennartsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat fakes the leg kick and cracks Lennartsson in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennartsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a good low kick that Lennartsson was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Lennartsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lennartsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Barakat misses
and Lennartsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Barakat toppling to the canvas! Barakat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lennartsson finish him?!
Barakat is rocked!
Barakat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lennartsson finds Barakat's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Barakat flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lennartsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Barakat will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson!
Lennart Lennartsson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ji Lu (ranked 1714 p4p, 210 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1035 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lu defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Spillane throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spillane 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.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spillane as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lu.
Lu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lu shoots and misses
and Spillane counters with a head kick.
Spillane scores with a nice body kick.
Lu fails to land the takedown.
Spillane throws a counter combo.
Lu is breathing heavily.
Spillane looks to land a combination but Lu avoids it well.
It looked like Lu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spillane connects with the punch.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Lu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane cracks Lu with an uppercut from hell and Lu crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Spillane's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Lu is rocked!
Lu is trying to keep Spillane in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu keeping full guard, as Spillane tries to pass.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lu has wrist control.
Lu being controlled here, momentarily.
Lu is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spillane sprawls well. Spillane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lu gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Lu checks a leg kick.
Lu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spillane swivels and escapes.
Spillane leaves Lu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spillane drops Lu with a big left hand and mounts him. Lu is in big trouble!
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
Lu is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spillane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lu?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ji Lu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want my title shot and better contract if you want keep me in this organizaion!!'.
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