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TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beef Destroyer (ranked 4854 p4p, 493 weight class) and Besy Jyre (ranked 4201 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beef Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer attempts a counter takedown but Jyre avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Jyre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jyre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destroyer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jyre sprawls and moves away.
Jyre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Destroyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Destroyer is trying to pull guard but Jyre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jyre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jyre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jyre striking off his back but it's not causing Destroyer any problems.
Jyre is looking to stand up but Destroyer isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jyre wants to stand and escape but Destroyer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Destroyer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyre looking for a sweep. Not yet Jyre, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Destroyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Destroyer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jyre throws a head kick that misses.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Jyre is quick to defend against it.
Jyre misses with a head kick.
Jyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Jyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Destroyer back to the cage. Jyre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jyre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
Destroyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jyre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jyre throws a combination that misses
and Destroyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jyre is adopting a defensive guard.
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyre wants to stand up but Destroyer is controlling him.
Destroyer 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.
Jyre controls Destroyer momentarily but Destroyer frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jyre being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Destroyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destroyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jyre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Destroyer is able to avoid easily.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Jyre is quick to defend against it.
Destroyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Besy Jyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jyre.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Destroyer counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jyre regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Besy Jyre 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.
Jyre sizes up Destroyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Beef Destroyer has been cut.
Jyre drops Destroyer with a beautiful combination! Destroyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jyre is looking for the KO!
Destroyer is rocked!
Jyre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Jyre.
Destroyer attempts a counter takedown but Jyre avoids it well and moves away.
Jyre throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jyre is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Destroyer hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Besy Jyre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincon Samuals (ranked 5131 p4p, 541 weight class) and Akop Gergosyan (ranked 7698 p4p, 628 weight class). Lincon Samuals has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincon Samuals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akop Gergosyan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gergosyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuals holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samuals.
A shot in the inside from Samuals.
Samuals has Gergosyan pressed against the cage.
Gergosyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samuals connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gergosyan's face.
Samuals effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Samuals obliges.
Samuals stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samuals.
Samuals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gergosyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Samuals appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samuals moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gergosyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samuals keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gergosyan's efforts to push away.
Samuals will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gergosyan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuals scores with a shoulder strike.
Samuals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samuals takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samuals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gergosyan is trying to break the clinch but Samuals has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Samuals.
Samuals prevents a body shot from Gergosyan.
Samuals avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Samuals.
Samuals breaks from the clinch.
Samuals pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gergosyan back to the cage. Samuals follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gergosyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gergosyan misses with a hook
and Samuals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gergosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Samuals.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gergosyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gergosyan looks winded!
Gergosyan misses with a double jab
and Samuals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gergosyan is rocked!
Gergosyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samuals counters by moving into the clinch.
Samuals lands a knee to the body.
Samuals breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samuals gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Samuals manages to break the clinch.
Samuals lands a jab to Gergosyan's midsection.
Samuals feints and then cracks Gergosyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gergosyan down.
Akop Gergosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuals lands a big right hand that sends Gergosyan crashing to the mat! Samuals stays standing though and waves Gergosyan back to his feet!
Gergosyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Samuals finish him?
Gergosyan ducks into an uppercut from Samuals and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincon Samuals!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 3185 p4p, 348 weight class) and Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 6462 p4p, 570 weight class). Tavau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In the Air Tonight. Szymuszowski has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bartlomiej Szymuszowski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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264 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymuszowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavau.
Szymuszowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tavau's waist but Tavau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szymuszowski off to one side.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavau as he avoids it easily.
Szymuszowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavau is able to avoid easily.
Tavau tries to counter with a takedown but Szymuszowski is quick to defend against it.
Szymuszowski ducks straight into an uppercut from Tavau and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Szymuszowski manages to regain guard straight away.
Szymuszowski is rocked!
It looks like Bartlomiej Szymuszowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Szymuszowski's head off the mat! Szymuszowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau very nearly forgot to thank Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dos Oliviera (ranked 5038 p4p, 455 weight class) and Bishop Taylor (ranked 9384 p4p, 595 weight class). Roger Dos Oliviera 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Dos Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Dos Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Oliviera.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Dos Oliviera shoots in.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
We've been told by Dos Oliviera's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Oliviera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taylor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Oliviera didn't expect that.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roger Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor controlling the position.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taylor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dos Oliviera has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Taylor moves into full mount!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Oliviera is rocked!
Dos Oliviera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Oh Dos Oliviera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor gets to his feet. Dos Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor stands up from Dos Oliviera's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos Oliviera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor controlling his opponent.
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Dos Oliviera with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dos Oliviera.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Dos Oliviera is in trouble here! Taylor pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Mendoza (ranked 2156 p4p, 238 weight class) and Jimmy Pritchard (ranked 3636 p4p, 353 weight class). Mendoza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock Out. 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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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Edgar Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pritchard sprawls well. Pritchard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza goes for a double leg but Pritchard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pritchard continues to drive forward.
Pritchard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pritchard misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Pritchard circles away easily
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Pritchard sprawls well.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pritchard manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pritchard is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
Pritchard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pritchard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pritchard has escaped and now he's on top!
Pritchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Pritchard is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendoza wants to stand but Pritchard is controlling the position.
Mendoza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pritchard.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pritchard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pritchard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pritchard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pritchard stops a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Pritchard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Pritchard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Pritchard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Pritchard lands a body shot.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Pritchard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pritchard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Mendoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Pritchard sprawls well. He's pushed Mendoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Pritchard as Mendoza shoots in.
Pritchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendoza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza ducks into an uppercut from Pritchard and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Pritchard!
Jimmy Pritchard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 1143 p4p, 115 weight class) and Marcelo Santiago (ranked 1687 p4p, 174 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is working Santiago over against the cage.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Santiago looks winded!
A hook to the body from Hardy.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santiago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
Hardy works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Hardy presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santiago is rocked!
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
A jab from Hardy misses.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy scores with a jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santiago's sensitive parts.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santiago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hardy. That one must have hurt.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Santiago down.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.
Hardy is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
Hardy misses with a double jab
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Santiago's body.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Santiago blocks the leg kick.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santiago manages to pass to side control.
Santiago trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hardy scores with a jab. Santiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Santiago shakes it off.
Hardy clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago misses with some punches.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Santiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Hardy prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Hardy gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Hardy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santiago jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy drops Santiago with a huge uppercut! Santiago drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hardy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jacob Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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