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CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Czang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Czang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czang shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Czang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Czang has his hands on Costa's head, controlling the position.
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Czang keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Czang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Czang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a strike but Czang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Czang trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Czang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Costa is controlling Czang's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Czang stacks Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Czang!
Czang gets to mount! Costa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czang content just to control the position here.
Costa tries to hold on but Czang postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Czang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Costa forces Czang back against the cage and clinches.
Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa has Czang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Costa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Czang tumbling to the mat - Costa dives into Czang's guard.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Czang blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa content to stall in guard here.
Czang trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Czang pulls Costa in to control the position.
Czang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Czang is trying to keep Costa in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czang being controlled here, momentarily.
Costa landing with the ground and pound.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czang is keeping the position for now.
Czang controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Czang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Czang's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Czang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czang has control of an arm but Costa manages to advance to Czang's back!
Costa scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa not allowing Czang to control his hands.
Costa is looking for a choke. Czang gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Czang manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa is wriggling around but Czang manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Czang from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czang pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa looking to score a takedown here. Czang is defending well but Costa drives through and ends up in Czang's guard.
Czang has a closed guard, preventing Costa from standing up.
Czang is trying to keep Costa in close.
Czang is really struggling to control Costa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa wants to control from the top but Czang keeps moving.
Czang wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Costa drives through and clinches with Czang against the cage.
Costa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Costa manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Costa.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Czang is defending well.
Czang seems a little lost for a moment, as Costa dominates the positioning.
Czang wants to control but Costa postures up.
Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czang is trying to escape the position but Costa is controlling the position.
Czang struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa looks to land a combination but Czang avoids it well.
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czang is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Czang is not content to let Costa control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Boulanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Guilmette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armand Guilmette is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wyatt Boulanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armand Guilmette!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulanger or perhaps it was just good defense by Guilmette, which made it look bad.
Guilmette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guilmette wants it to stay on the feet.
Boulanger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulanger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guilmette.
Boulanger stuffs the takedown.
Guilmette moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulanger.
Guilmette moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulanger.
Guilmette gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boulanger manages to pull guard.
Boulanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilmette prevents Boulanger from getting back to his feet.
Boulanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guilmette wants to control from the top but Boulanger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guilmette won't allow Boulanger to sweep him here.
Boulanger trying to control the position.
Boulanger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guilmette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guilmette is pulling down on Boulanger's head to control his posture.
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.
Boulanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guilmette keeping moving, preventing Boulanger from controlling successfully.
Guilmette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guilmette working a defensive guard here.
Boulanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger wants to control from the top but Guilmette keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Guilmette as Boulanger shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boulanger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guilmette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boulanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guilmette scores with a push kick.
Guilmette goes for a double leg but Boulanger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boulanger continues to drive forward.
No luck for Boulanger with that takedown attempt.
Boulanger rushes Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger tries to land a knee to the head but Guilmette blocks with his arms.
Boulanger struggles to land a body shot inside as Guilmette controls his hands.
Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boulanger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guilmette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boulanger misses with a kick to the body.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulanger but Boulanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guilmette darts in looking for a takedown but Boulanger gets double underhooks and turns Guilmette into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulanger shoots in for a double leg but Guilmette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulanger is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guilmette moves into the clinch.
Boulanger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guilmette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guilmette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulanger momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guilmette.
Boulanger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guilmette defends well and Boulanger ends up having to push Guilmette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guilmette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boulanger finds it's way round the side to connect with Guilmette's head.
Nice takedown defense from Boulanger. No joy for Guilmette on that attempt.
Boulanger misses with a takedown attempt - Guilmette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guilmette tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boulanger has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilmette looking for a takedown.
Wyatt Boulanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette.
Guilmette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boulanger walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armand Guilmette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guilmette shoots in and drives through. Boulanger sprawls well.
Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boulanger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette.
Boulanger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guilmette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boulanger somewhat.
Guilmette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulanger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulanger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily.
Boulanger misses with a takedown
and Guilmette counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guilmette goes for a takedown attempt but Boulanger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger blocks a head kick by Guilmette.
Guilmette misses with a body shot.
Boulanger feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Boulanger misses.
Boulanger moves in looking to clinch but Guilmette pushes him off.
Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Guilmette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guilmette flicks out a counter leg kick but Boulanger steps away.
Boulanger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette.
Wyatt Boulanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guilmette slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulanger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette takes the fight into the clinch.
Boulanger is trying to pull guard but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage.
Boulanger misses with an elbow strike.
Boulanger is trying to break the clinch but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage.
Boulanger is trying to pull guard but Guilmette has him pressed against the cage.
Guilmette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boulanger lands with a slapping head kick.
Guilmette tries to score with a low kick but Boulanger moves his leg out of the way.
Guilmette clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette breaks the clinch.
Boulanger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boulanger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boulanger.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boulanger as he avoids it easily.
Boulanger tries a head kick but it misses.
Guilmette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boulanger defends well and Guilmette ends up having to push Boulanger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guilmette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boulanger shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Boulanger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulanger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guilmette throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wyatt Boulanger will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boulanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulanger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette avoids it really well and circles away.
Guilmette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boulanger avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulanger slaps away a takedown attempt from Guilmette, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boulanger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette.
Boulanger moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulanger looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Boulanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guilmette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boulanger walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Boulanger does no damage.
Boulanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Guilmette is just out of range.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boulanger breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guilmette.
Boulanger fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guilmette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guilmette wants it to stay on the feet.
Guilmette shoots in but no luck this time.
Guilmette misses with a takedown attempt - Boulanger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulanger is looking to counter the offense by Guilmette and move into the clinch.
Boulanger tries for a takedown but Guilmette circles away easily
and Guilmette counters with a head kick.
Guilmette thows a body kick. Boulanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Boulanger moves out of range easily.
Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Boulanger moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulanger shoots in but Guilmette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guilmette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Guilmette throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guilmette shoots for a takedown but Boulanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guilmette looks for a takedown but Boulanger sprawls well.
Boulanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boulanger clinches up with Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage.
Boulanger manages to break the clinch.
Boulanger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guilmette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guilmette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boulanger sprawls well. Boulanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulanger goes for a double leg but Guilmette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guilmette continues to drive forward.
Guilmette is looking to clinch.
Guilmette circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guilmette counters with a left and a right that stings Boulanger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulanger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Guilmette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guilmette 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Christoffersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Christoffersen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Christoffersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jensen Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoffersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overeem as he avoids it easily.
Overeem scores with a nice right hand.
Overeem clinches up with Christoffersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Philip Christoffersen has been cut.
Overeem keeps control of Christoffersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christoffersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overeem after a bit of a struggle.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Overeem.
Christoffersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Christoffersen is rocked!
Overeem has Christoffersen pressed against the cage. Christoffersen drops his hands and Overeem takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Christoffersen tumbling to the canvas! Overeem rains down with more punches but Christoffersen was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jensen Overeem!
A very excited looking Jensen Overeem made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom has chosen Erika - I Don't Know as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaronelli. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Makaronelli misses with a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Makaronelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Makaronelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom postures up in Makaronelli's guard and throws a big left but Makaronelli blocks it.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom distracts Makaronelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Makaronelli's brow.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom stands up over Makaronelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makaronelli can't keep his opponent in guard - De Noteboom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaronelli wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Noteboom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
Makaronelli is rocked!
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Makaronelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaronelli has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makaronelli quite badly. Makaronelli pulls De Noteboom in close trying to recover. De Noteboom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makaronelli on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makaronelli doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Our winner, Robert De Noteboom, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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29
142 lbs
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142 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Dodson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson misses with a body shot
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frettish misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Frettish.
Some wild striking there from Frettish.
Dodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frettish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frettish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dodson moves into range and clinches up with Frettish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dodson up against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
Frettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frettish misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Frettish. Beautiful body shot.
Dodson wants to clinch
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Frettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dodson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Frettish presses forward with punches and knees until Dodson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dodson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Frettish!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lockwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buzzard Jigsawz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Lockwood is having none of it.
Lockwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jigsawz slips a straight right by Lockwood.
Jigsawz takes one on the button.
Lockwood moves into the clinch.
Lockwood lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jigsawz.
Lockwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Lockwood.
Lockwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jigsawz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockwood lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lockwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockwood breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockwood misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jigsawz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lockwood scores with a jab to the body.
Lockwood missing with a left hand there. Jigsawz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Lockwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Jigsawz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockwood lands a shot to the body.
Jigsawz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lockwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dean Lockwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Jigsawz.
Lockwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jigsawz looks winded!
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!
Lockwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jigsawzs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lockwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Lockwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lockwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lockwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lockwood has managed to clinch.
Lockwood scores with a shot to the side of Jigsawz's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands an uppercut.
Lockwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood breaks from the clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up but Lockwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Lockwood throws a nice looking combination but Jigsawz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Lockwood as he connects with a hook.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
Jigsawz walks into a jab.
Jigsawz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockwood.
Lockwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lockwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lockwood gets a clinch.
Lockwood lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Lockwood is having none of it.
Lockwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jigsawz at a distance.
Lockwood cracks Jigsawz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lockwood lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jigsawz is looking to close the distance but Lockwood sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jigsawz crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jigsawz is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dean Lockwood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedrich Bergfried is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 30 - 3, fighting out of London, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Bergfried's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergfried tries to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Bergfried moved out of range.
A jab from Bergfried does it's job there.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried staying out of range there.
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Bergfried's head back.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bergfried scores with a body shot.
Bergfried avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Bergfried avoids it well.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergfrieds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bergfried. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bergfried pushes Ramirez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergfried defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Bergfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bergfried tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Bergfried's guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergfried, not yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bergfried manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Bergfried is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.
Bergfried manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Bergfried's knee but Bergfried avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergfried sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Bergfried scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bergfried misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Bergfried has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Ramirez stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Bergfried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Bergfried's body.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Bergfried manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Bergfried manages to retain guard.
Bergfried has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramirez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergfried.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Bergfried's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Bergfried tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Bergfried stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramirez being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bergfried for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bergfried prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergfried digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Bergfried tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Bergfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Bergfried looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramirez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bergfried scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Jab, jab by Bergfried - just one landing.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Ramirez.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bergfried has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Bergfried getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergfried pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Bergfried's defenses.
Bergfried throws a head kick that half lands.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ramirez duly obliges.
Bergfried swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergfried explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Bergfried's belly button to the back.
Bergfried tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergfried takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A lazy left from Bergfried finds it's target.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bergfried thinking.
Ramirez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried strikes.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Bergfried steps away.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a quick counter head kick but Ramirez was just out of range.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergfried misses the target.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Ramirez.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Bergfried lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergfried sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bergfried connects with a high kick.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergfried circles away.
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Bergfried had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergfried is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried throws a front kick aimed at Ramirez's knee but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bergfried keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Bergfried's ribs.
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.
Bergfried has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ramirez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ramirez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergfried takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike from Bergfried.
Bergfried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
Bergfried is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramirez gets an underhook and turns Bergfried into the cage.
Ramirez is working for takedown but Bergfried is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bergfried doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bergfried creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with a nice body shot.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bergfried misses with a body punch.
Bergfried scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bergfried.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Bergfried back against the cage.
Friedrich Bergfried has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ramirez letting Bergfried take a breather here.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bergfried controls his hands.
Bergfried scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bergfried fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergfried swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried had his way with Ricardo Ramirez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
It looked like Bergfried wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
It appears Bergfried was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Bergfried gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Bergfried lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
It looked like Bergfried was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Bergfried avoids nicely.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bergfried shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a low kick, right behind Ramirez 's knee.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried lands a head shot.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bergfried connects with a crisp jab.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Bergfried lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez looks to land a combination. Bergfried sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Friedrich Bergfried thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Zabijaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Barbosa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Zabijaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabijaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zabijaka drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Zabijaka misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zabijaka is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zabijaka closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zabijaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabijaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zabijaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa letting Zabijaka take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka misses with a body punch.
Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Zabijaka.
Zabijaka misses with the combination.
A head kick by Zabijaka misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zabijaka connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Zabijaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zabijaka closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zabijaka throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Zabijaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zabijaka.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zabijaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa tries to break free but Zabijaka pushes him back against the cage.
Zabijaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Zabijaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zabijaka stalls.
Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Zabijaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabijaka wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Zabijaka tries to clinch up.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Zabijaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabijaka cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabijaka scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabijaka.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Jack Zabijaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zabijaka throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Zabijaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Zabijaka moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Zabijaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Zabijaka both land. Nice combination.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka closes the distance and clinches.
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zabijaka looks to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Zabijaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabijaka is struggling to control the position.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Zabijaka does no damage.
Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Zabijaka.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Zabijaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zabijaka duly obliges.
Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Zabijaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabijaka tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabijaka is looking to clinch.
Zabijaka tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabijaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabijaka misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Zabijaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zabijaka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jose Barbosa has been cut.
Zabijaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Zabijaka has him pressed against the cage.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zabijaka misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zabijaka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabijaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Zabijaka has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabijaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Zabijaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka lands a left hand.
Zabijaka working aggressively here.
Zabijaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks.
Zabijaka tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zabijaka.
The referee calls for Zabijaka to work.
Zabijaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Zabijaka misses with a punch to the body.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike.
Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka misses with some punches.
Zabijaka cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Zabijaka is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Zabijaka is trying to stall.
Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Zabijaka stalling the fight.
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zabijaka closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabijaka tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Zabijaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Zabijaka.
Zabijaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Zabijaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabijaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Jack Zabijaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zabijaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Zabijaka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zabijaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zabijaka!
An out of breath Jack Zabijaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
44 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavio Lazzarini!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Lockyer takes a swing at Lazzarini's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer tries to land a front kick but Lazzarini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lazzarini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Lazzarini's body.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Lazzarini ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzarini moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Lazzarini's body.
Lazzarini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazzarini is just out of range.
Lockyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Flavio Lazzarini has been cut.
Lockyer moves out of range as Lazzarini throws a body kick.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lazzarini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lockyer, right into the meat.
Lazzarini dodges the punch combination from Lockyer.
Lazzarini cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.
Lazzarini misses with the combination.
Lockyer is looking to counter punch.
Lockyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazzarini.
A little jabbing left from Lazzarini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lockyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lockyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazzarini throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
Lockyer jabs Lazzarini right on the nose. Lazzarini blinks but takes it well.
Lazzarini avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to land a front kick but Lazzarini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lazzarini follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut. Lazzarini saw that one coming.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazzarini is just out of range.
Lazzarini moves out of range of the body kick from Lockyer.
Lazzarini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lazzarini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lockyer 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.
Lazzarini needs to keep his hands up - Lockyer had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Lockyer - just one landing.
Lockyer tries to land a leg kick but Lazzarini saw it coming and moves away.
Lazzarini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lockyer. That's going to slow Lazzarini down.
Lockyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lazzarini jabs Lockyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lockyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lazzarini counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazzarini moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lazzarini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Lazzarini's head but Lazzarini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Lockyer as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Flavio Lazzarini's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Lazzarini.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazzarini is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini tries to move into range but Lockyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lazzarini looks to throw the jab but Lockyer is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lockyer misses its target.
Lockyer sizes up Lazzarini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lockyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Lazzarini - just one landing.
Lockyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lazzarini at a distance.
Lockyer throws a low kick, looking for Lazzarini's leg but Lazzarini calmly moves out of range.
Lockyer connects with a leg kick. Lazzarini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lazzarini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer is looking to counter punch.
Lazzarini throws the kick towards the body but Lockyer avoids it.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
Lockyer scores with a hook.
The cut above Flavio Lazzarini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lazzarini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazzarini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lockyer misses with a hook
and Lazzarini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazzarini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lockyer under the eye.
Lockyer throws a low kick, looking for Lazzarini's leg but Lazzarini calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer connects with a body shot that sends Lazzarini's belly button to the back.
Lockyer misses with a hook
and Lazzarini counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that Lazzarini avoids nicely.
Lazzarini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lockyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lazzarini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
Lockyer misses with a double jab
and Lazzarini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flavio Lazzarini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lockyer misses with a straight right.
Lazzarini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Lazzarini's head but Lazzarini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
letting Lazzarini counter with a right hand.
Lazzarini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lazzarini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Lockyer coming out on top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Lockyer slams his shin into Lazzarini's torso.
Lazzarini throws a hook to the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Lockyer misses.
Lazzarini follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lockyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flavio Lazzarini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darren Lockyer!
A victorious Darren Lockyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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