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CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 4195 p4p, 199 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 5011 p4p, 237 weight class). Silva has chosen UFC Theme Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
59 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lary Divers (ranked 5645 p4p, 267 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 6893 p4p, 314 weight class). Lary Divers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Dodson !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divers goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Dodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodson rushes Divers and presses him up against the cage.
Divers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lary Divers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divers breaks the clinch.
Divers swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Divers.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson digs a right hand into Divers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divers's gas tank.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Divers is rocked!
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodson .
Dodson drops Divers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Divers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dziadowski Niszczyciel (ranked 8189 p4p, 557 weight class) and Max Tauer (ranked 3696 p4p, 349 weight class). Dziadowski Niszczyciel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dziadowski Niszczyciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Tauer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niszczyciel tries to clinch up.
Niszczyciel connects with a body shot.
Tauer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niszczyciel tries for a takedown but Tauer circles away easily
and Tauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Niszczyciel is looking to clinch.
Niszczyciel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tauer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niszczyciel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niszczyciel misses with a leg kick.
Tauer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niszczyciel shoots for a takedown but Tauer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tauer misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niszczyciel dives in for a single leg takedown but Tauer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dziadowski Niszczyciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tauer lands a big head kick that sends Niszczyciel to the canvas! Tauer follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Tauer!
Max Tauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wohehiv Herman (ranked 3044 p4p, 286 weight class) and Hiro Tanaka (ranked 5207 p4p, 456 weight class). Herman's entrance music is Many Men . A fine choice. Hiro Tanaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wohehiv Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka lands a left and a right that send Herman crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanaka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Herman is rocked!
It looks like Wohehiv Herman has been cut.
Herman looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut.
Herman scores with a one two! Tanaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hiro Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman scores with a one two! Tanaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him?
Tanaka drops his hands for a split second and Herman immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Tanaka face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Herman follows up with a right hand that knocks Tanaka into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman!
Wohehiv Herman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Guilmette (ranked 5496 p4p, 634 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 9215 p4p, 812 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armand Guilmette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guilmette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong leaves Guilmette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guilmette throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
Strong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guilmette defends it nicely.
Strong dives in for a single leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guilmette.
Guilmette moves into the clinch.
Guilmette gets underhooks to prevent Strong's takedown attempt.
Strong keeps control of Guilmette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Guilmette wants to break free but Strong has control.
Guilmette is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong has Guilmette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guilmette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong has Guilmette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guilmette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strong wants to stand up but Guilmette has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries to pass to full mount but Guilmette defends it.
Strong wants to control but Guilmette is keeping him busy.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guilmette tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guilmette trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Guilmette tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong gets the takedown into side control.
Guilmette bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Guilmette scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette.
Guilmette attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guilmette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Guilmette rushes Strong and presses him up against the cage.
Guilmette wants a takedown.
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 Strong walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilmette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guilmette counters with a left and a right that stings Strong.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Guilmette shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Guilmette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette.
Guilmette throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guilmette tries to avoid it but Strong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guilmette to the ground. Guilmette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Guilmette tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily.
Armand Guilmette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guilmette looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guilmette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette has a takedown stuffed.
Guilmette tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong is looking to clinch but Guilmette is avoiding it.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
And Strong tries to counter it with a takedown but Guilmette pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strong shoots in but Guilmette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guilmette or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad.
Guilmette tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guilmette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown.
Guilmette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Guilmette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong dives in and grabs Guilmette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guilmette pushes down on Strong's head and hops out.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Guilmette tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Guilmette shoots in.
Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Guilmette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guilmette shoots and misses
and Strong counters by clinching up.
Guilmette tries to pull guard but Strong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guilmette tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong is trying to pull guard but Guilmette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guilmette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilmette keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strong's efforts to push away.
Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong thuds a left hand into Guilmette's body.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guilmette swivels and escapes.
Guilmette shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guilmette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong rushes Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guilmette walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense.
Guilmette stuffs the takedown.
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 Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strong shoots for a takedown but Guilmette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guilmette prevents it.
Guilmette has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guilmette is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guilmette down to the mat. Guilmette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Guilmette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guilmette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong clinches up against the cage.
Guilmette drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilmette kicks Strong off and gets to his feet.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guilmette shoots in looking for a takedown but Strong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guilmette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Guilmette counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong slows down the pace here.
Strong is trying to drag Guilmette to the mat but Guilmette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong pulls guard.
Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilmette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guilmette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guilmette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guilmette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strong is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to control the position.
Strong wants to sweep but no luck.
Strong keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guilmette tries to free his leg and advance position but Strong is retaining full guard.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guilmette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Guilmette pushes Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Guilmette prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Guilmette avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Guilmette manages to break the clinch.
Guilmette darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Guilmette into the cage.
Guilmette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guilmette defends well and Strong ends up having to push Guilmette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guilmette gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch.
Jack Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armand Guilmette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guilmette takes a shot to the head.
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 Armand Guilmette.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guilmette, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Zabijaka (ranked 4108 p4p, 466 weight class) and Andre Costa (ranked 8107 p4p, 679 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Zabijaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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25
187 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
9 - 1 - 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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabijaka instigates a clinch.
Zabijaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zabijaka walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zabijaka darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costa as Zabijaka tries to tie him up.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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.
Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Zabijaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabijaka keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa jumps guard but Zabijaka stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Zabijaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.
Costa stalling in the clinch but Zabijaka improves position.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zabijaka crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage.
Zabijaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka shows good takedown defense.
Zabijaka clinches up with Costa and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabijaka's elbow.
Zabijaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zabijaka has denied him.
Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabijaka dips a shoulder and cracks Costa with a mighty uppercut! Costa falls back against the cage and Zabijaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Costa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zabijaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka!
A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Vinci (ranked 3826 p4p, 439 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 3375 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vinci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsay with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vinci counter with a right hand.
Ramsay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vinci defends it nicely.
Sigurd Vinci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ramsay.
Nice sprawl there from Vinci as Ramsay shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramsay swings widly with a right hand
and Vinci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Ramsay with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramsay manages to circle out of the way.
Ramsay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vinci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Ramsay tries to get set, Vinci tries to push him back and clinch up but Ramsay manages to avoid the attempt.
Vinci tests Ramsay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsay tries to keep at a distance but Vinci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Ramsay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
Vinci misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Ramsay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinci.
Vinci misses with a punch to the body.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Ramsay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramsay backwards.
Ramsay blocking some punches.
Ramsay wants to take the fight to the mat but Vinci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramsay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinci backwards.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinci.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Ramsay tries to throw a body punch but Vinci avoids it by throwing Ramsay back against the cage.
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsay backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
Vinci gets through Ramsay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinci.
Ramsay is rocked!
Vinci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramsay is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinci finish him?
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsay.
A right hand to the body from Vinci.
Ramsay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramsay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsay seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Vinci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramsay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinci dips a shoulder and cracks Ramsay with a mighty uppercut! Ramsay falls back against the cage and Vinci unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ramsay is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vinci screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
A victorious Sigurd Vinci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 2669 p4p, 362 weight class) and Thomas Boothe (ranked 10208 p4p, 846 weight class). Thomas Boothe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Tarasov's chin.
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov shoots in and bounces Boothe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boothe is trying to control the position but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boothe is retaining full guard.
Boothe pulls Tarasov in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarasov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but Boothe is keeping the position.
Boothe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boothe wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully.
Tarasov preventing the sweep.
Boothe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarasov is pushing down on Boothe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boothe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarasov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy.
Tarasov is looking for a kimura here.
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Tarasov prevents Boothe from improving his position.
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but Boothe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarasov to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boothe is doing well to control the position and prevent Tarasov from advancing to side control.
Tarasov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boothe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Tarasov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Tarasov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Oaza (ranked 7144 p4p, 230 weight class) and Vinod Zaaijer (ranked 6188 p4p, 216 weight class). Pascal Oaza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinod Zaaijer's chin.
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25
300 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pascal Oaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinod Zaaijer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaaijer drops Oaza with a beautiful combination! Oaza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zaaijer is looking for the KO!
It looks like Pascal Oaza has been cut.
Zaaijer clinches with his opponent.
Oaza manages to break the clinch.
Oaza digs a good hook to Zaaijer's body.
Oaza tries for a takedown but Zaaijer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaaijer shoots in for a double leg but Oaza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oaza but Oaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oaza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zaaijer tries to clinch up but Oaza circles away and keeps his distance.
Oaza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oaza.
Zaaijer tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oaza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaaijer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oaza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaaijer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaaijer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but Oaza is having none of it.
Zaaijer fakes the leg kick and cracks Oaza in the body.
Zaaijer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaaijer shoots in looking for a takedown but Oaza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaaijer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oaza throws the kick towards the body but Zaaijer avoids it.
Zaaijer drives through and clinches with Oaza against the cage.
Oaza breaks from the clinch.
Oaza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oaza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaaijer counters with a left and a right that stings Oaza.
Oaza is breathing heavily.
Zaaijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oaza defends well and Zaaijer ends up having to push Oaza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaaijer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oaza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oaza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaaijer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaaijer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaaijer moves into the clinch.
Zaaijer jumps into guard, dragging Oaza to the mat.
Oaza trying to control but Zaaijer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer working a defensive guard here.
Oaza stopping the sweep attempt from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer looking for subs off his back but Oaza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oaza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaaijer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaaijer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oaza is working away from the top position though.
Zaaijer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oaza is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaaijer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oaza seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaaijer shoots for a takedown but Oaza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaaijer moves into range and clinches up with Oaza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinod Zaaijer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pascal Oaza's cut.
That's time! Oaza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
Pascal Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oaza moves into the clinch.
Zaaijer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaaijer manages to break the clinch.
Zaaijer leaves Oaza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oaza looks to land a combination but Zaaijer avoids it well.
Zaaijer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaaijer swats away the attempt to clinch by Oaza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaaijer.
Pascal Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinod Zaaijer.
Oaza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza misses with a head kick.
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt.
Oaza stuffs the takedown.
Oaza is looking for a counter combo.
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaaijer, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaaijer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinod Zaaijer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaaijer shoots in for a double leg but Oaza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaaijer is breathing heavily.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaaijer sprawls well. Zaaijer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaaijer throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza with a poor takedown
and Zaaijer counters by moving into the clinch.
Zaaijer is trying to break the clinch but Oaza is controlling him.
Oaza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaaijer after a bit of a struggle.
Zaaijer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oaza is working for takedown but Zaaijer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Zaaijer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oaza has Zaaijer pressed against the cage, preventing Zaaijer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oaza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaaijer's efforts to push away.
Oaza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaaijer breaks from the clinch.
Oaza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaaijer unleashes a big counter combination but Oaza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oaza defends well and Zaaijer ends up having to push Oaza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oaza is looking to counter the offense by Zaaijer and move into the clinch.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oaza.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaaijer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oaza avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oaza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza backing away here, and Zaaijer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaaijer instigates a clinch.
Zaaijer breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Zaaijer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaaijer.
Pascal Oaza's cut is getting worse.
Zaaijer dives in and grabs Oaza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes down on Zaaijer's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaaijer dives in for a single leg takedown but Oaza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oaza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaaijer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinod Zaaijer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pascal Oaza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oaza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oaza wants it to stay on the feet.
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
Oaza avoiding damage.
Zaaijer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oaza after a bit of a struggle.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Zaaijer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oaza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaaijer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaaijer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pascal Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinod Zaaijer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaaijer swivels and escapes.
Zaaijer thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaaijer shoots and misses
letting Oaza counter with a right hand.
It looks like Vinod Zaaijer has been cut.
Zaaijer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oaza rushes Zaaijer and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Zaaijer holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Oaza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaaijer jumps guard but Oaza stands there with Zaaijer around his waist. Zaaijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaaijer tries for a takedown but Oaza manages to get underhooks.
Oaza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oaza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaaijer smiles and moves away.
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense.
Zaaijer stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaaijer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaaijer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oaza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinod Zaaijer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oaza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaaijer lands a hook that snaps the head of Oaza backwards.
Zaaijer prevents Oaza from breaking the clinch.
Zaaijer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaaijer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oaza swivels and escapes.
Oaza attempts a counter takedown but Zaaijer avoids it well and moves away.
Oaza shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaaijer sprawls well. He's pushed Oaza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaaijer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oaza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oaza moves into range and clinches up with Zaaijer.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
Zaaijer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.
Oaza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaaijer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaaijer.
Oaza has his takedown stuffed
and Zaaijer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaaijer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oaza smiles and moves away.
Zaaijer leaves Oaza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaaijer closes the distance and clinches.
Zaaijer manages to pull guard.
Zaaijer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaaijer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinod Zaaijer.
Well Zaaijer 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinod Zaaijer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 1034 p4p, 125 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 915 p4p, 107 weight class). Darren Lockyer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravie was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
As Lockyer looks to move away, Bravie throws a big counter combo but Lockyer just gets out of the way.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Bravie's shoulder, as Bravie tries to avoid the shot.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bravie ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Lockyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lockyer connects with a body shot.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Lockyer looks to move away, Bravie throws a big counter combo but Lockyer just gets out of the way.
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Bravie moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Bravie moves out of range.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer cracks Bravie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Bravie moved out of range nicely.
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer wants to slow Bravie down by chopping away at his legs.
Lockyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bravie in his tracks.
Lockyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer throws a jab when Bravie was well out of range.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Lockyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lockyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer misses with a double jab.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Lockyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravie takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Lockyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lockyer misses with a leg kick
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravie.
Lockyer misses with a left hand
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Bravie ducked under it nicely.
As Lockyer looks to move away, Bravie throws a big counter combo but Lockyer just gets out of the way.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravie.
Lockyer scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lockyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravie is out of range.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Lockyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravie ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Bravie slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Lockyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravie.
Lockyer thows a leg kick but Bravie checks it
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bravie blocks the body kick.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a head kick that misses
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lockyer.
Bravie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lockyer throws a good cross that connects.
Lockyer throws a low kick, looking for Bravie's leg but Bravie calmly moves out of range.
Lockyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bravie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer digs a good body shot into Bravie's ribs.
Lockyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Bravie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Lockyer misses with a hook
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer connects with a jab.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Lockyer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Edward Bravie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer punishes Bravie's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer cracks Bravie with a good jab.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Bravie slips the punch.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer connects with a right hand. Bravie shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lockyer. Lockyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Lockyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravie is just out of range.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lockyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Lockyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer looks to throw the jab but Bravie is out of range.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravie slips a jab from Lockyer.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lockyer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Lockyer looks to move away, Bravie throws a big counter combo but Lockyer just gets out of the way.
Lockyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bravie slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hook but Bravie blocks it.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lockyer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bravie has got the better of the exchanges.
Lockyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Lockyer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lockyer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bravie drops his hands momentarily and Lockyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lockyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Bravie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockyer misses with a combination
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer misses with a body shot
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses the body punch
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer is rocked!
Lockyer lands a leg kick that knocks Bravie off balance momentarily.
Lockyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravie finish him?
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
A shot to the body from Lockyer misses
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Bravie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bravie scrambles back to his feet.
Bravie ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer scores with a body shot.
Lockyer misses with a hook to the body
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Bravie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Bravie checks it.
Lockyer misses with the body kick
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Lockyer looks to move away, Bravie throws a big counter combo but Lockyer just gets out of the way.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer tries to score with a low kick but Bravie moves his leg out of the way.
Lockyer thows a leg kick but Bravie checks it
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Edward Bravie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravie at a distance.
Lockyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a low kick, looking for Bravie's leg but Bravie calmly moves out of range.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lockyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bravie.
Lockyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Lockyer throws a hook but Bravie blocks it.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lockyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Lockyer. Beautiful body shot.
Bravie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Lockyer misses
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Bravie moves out of range.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lockyer throws a lazy head kick
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Lockyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockyer can do to turn this around?
Lockyer lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Lockyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bravie counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lockyer falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
A victorious Edward Bravie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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