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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhalil Johnson (ranked 6425 p4p, 671 weight class) and Ramil Pulatov (ranked 5550 p4p, 636 weight class). Pulatov has chosen National Anthem of Uzbekistan as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhalil Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramil Pulatov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulatov connects with a looping right hand.
Pulatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulatov checks a leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance but Pulatov moves to the side
and Pulatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulatov counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Pulatov drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulatov is looking for the KO!
Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Pulatov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Johnson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ramil Pulatov!
Our winner, Ramil Pulatov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 4852 p4p, 238 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 4906 p4p, 240 weight class). Zombie has chosen ZOMBIE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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145 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zombie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clarks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clarks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clarks clinches.
Zombie scores with a shot to the side of Clarks's head.
Zombie lands a nice uppercut.
Zombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clarks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zombie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zombie pushes off an throws an elbow but Clarks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
Zombie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zombie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clarks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zombie smiles and moves away.
Clarks keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Clarks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zombie misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Clarks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zombie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a good cross that connects.
Zombie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarks circles away.
Zombie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zombie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zombie throws a shot to the body.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zombie moves away.
Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Clarks ducks down to avoid it.
Clarks is looking to counter punch.
Zombie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Zombie avoids them all with ease.
Zombie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zombie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clarks works Zombie's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombie misses with a double jab
and Clarks counters with a nice uppercut.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarks throws a combination. Zombie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clarks misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zombie.
Zombie thuds a left hand into Clarks's body.
Clarks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zombie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clarks on the side of the head.
Clarks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Clarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombie lands a nice looking body shot.
Clarks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Clarks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zombie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarks walks into a straight right hand from Zombie.
Clarks is rocked!
Zombie misses with a double jab.
Oh Clarks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zombie moves away from the strike by Clarks.
Zombie thumps Clarks with a low kick.
Clarks tries to move into range but Zombie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zombie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarks throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zombie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarks on the side of the head.
Clarks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarks misses with a hook
and Zombie counters with a big right hand! Oh Clarks is in trouble here! Zombie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korean Zombie!
Korean Zombie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Misalooba (ranked 4914 p4p, 452 weight class) and Galgarin Wolkow (ranked 4496 p4p, 424 weight class). Misalooba comes to the cage accompanied by Beyond the Black. Galgarin Wolkow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Didier Misalooba's chin.
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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 Las Vegas, Didier Misalooba!
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, Galgarin Wolkow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misalooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolkow.
Wolkow misses with a right hand
letting Misalooba counter with a right hand.
Wolkow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Misalooba gets a clinch.
Misalooba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolkow throws out the jab.
Wolkow throws a nice looking combination but Misalooba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolkow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolkow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolkow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Misalooba blocks a jab.
Wolkow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misalooba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolkow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolkow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Misalooba finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolkow's head.
Wolkow looks to land a left hand but Misalooba moved out of range nicely.
Misalooba works over Wolkow's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolkow is rocked!
Misalooba flashes Wolkow a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Wolkow's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Wolkow crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Misalooba punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Didier Misalooba!
Didier Misalooba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2542 p4p, 260 weight class) and Rober Garfield (ranked 2938 p4p, 302 weight class). Fauchelevent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rue des Cascades. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rober Garfield!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauchelevent scores with a takedown into Garfield's guard.
Garfield trying to keep a closed guard but Fauchelevent is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent wants to pass the guard but Garfield is keeping the position.
Fauchelevent 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.
Garfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent content to stall in guard here.
Garfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield pulls Fauchelevent in to control the position.
Garfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fauchelevent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fauchelevent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Garfield keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fauchelevent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garfield works the jab nicely.
Garfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fauchelevent momentarily.
Fauchelevent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Garfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garfield lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garfield on the inside.
Fauchelevent fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garfield misses with the head strike.
Fauchelevent breaks the clinch.
Garfield throws a lazy right hand but Fauchelevent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown
and Garfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfield lands a nice shot that snaps Fauchelevent's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Garfield. That snapped Fauchelevent's head back.
Fauchelevent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fauchelevent scrambles back to his feet.
Fauchelevent shoots in for a double leg but Garfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fauchelevent has time to react.
Fauchelevent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fauchelevent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fauchelevent fails to land with a series of punches.
Garfield has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garfield misses with a looping right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garfield enables Fauchelevent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fauchelevent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garfield pulls Fauchelevent in close to prevent any damage.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent is fighting to break Garfield's control of his arms but Garfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfield keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Garfield is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garfield swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rober Garfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Fauchelevent tries to clinch but Garfield moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Garfield - just one landing.
Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rober Garfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garfield lands a jab to the nose.
Garfield drives through and clinches with Fauchelevent against the cage.
Fauchelevent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garfield misses with a body punch.
Garfield lands with a light punch inside.
Garfield lands a shoulder strike.
Garfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fauchelevent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Garfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Garfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Fauchelevent pulls guard.
Garfield trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully.
Garfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Fauchelevent is retaining full guard.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garfield is aware though and is defending well.
Fauchelevent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Garfield defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garfield trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garfield passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garfield in particular looking to stall.
Ultime Fauchelevent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fauchelevent is refusing to be controlled, as Garfield sits in half guard.
Fauchelevent tries to get to full guard but Garfield has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garfield's back!
Fauchelevent has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garfield has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfield trying to control the hands but Fauchelevent won't let him.
Garfield tries to roll but Fauchelevent sticks to his back.
Fauchelevent not allowing Garfield to control his hands.
Garfield is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fauchelevent is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garfield defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fauchelevent's arms.
Fauchelevent is persistently looking for the submission but Garfield is defending it well.
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 Ultime Fauchelevent will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fauchelevent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fauchelevent throws a big counter combination but Garfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fauchelevent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garfield closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Garfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garfield avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fauchelevent.
Fauchelevent is trying to pull guard but Garfield has him pressed against the cage.
Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Garfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fauchelevent.
Garfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fauchelevent blocks an uppercut.
Fauchelevent lands a shoulder strike.
Garfield just leaning against Fauchelevent, taking a breather.
Fauchelevent goes for a takedown attempt but Garfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fauchelevent slips a jab and a cross from Garfield.
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfield scores with a hook.
Ultime Fauchelevent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garfield. Fauchelevent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fauchelevent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garfield.
Rober Garfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fauchelevent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Garfield clobbers Fauchelevent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fauchelevent fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garfield lands a head shot.
Garfield forces Fauchelevent back against the cage and clinches.
Fauchelevent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fauchelevent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garfield walks away with a smile on his face. Fauchelevent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garfield lunges at Fauchelevent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fauchelevent's hand.
Fauchelevent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garfield tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fauchelevent is rocked!
Fauchelevent shoots for a double leg takedown but Garfield sprawls well. He's pushed Fauchelevent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fauchelevent.
Garfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fauchelevent under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent dives in and grabs Garfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garfield pushes down on Fauchelevent's head and hops out.
Garfield darts in and clinches Fauchelevent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fauchelevents head.
Garfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Fauchelevent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fauchelevent blocks an uppercut.
Garfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garfield lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fauchelevent to his knees! Garfield keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rober Garfield!
After the fight, Rober Garfield was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Rodrigo (ranked 2474 p4p, 121 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2520 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Rodrigo !
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, Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo has Coutinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coutinho tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo presses Coutinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coutinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Coutinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felix Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilson Coutinho.
Coutinho tries to pull guard but Rodrigo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coutinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho working aggressively here.
Coutinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Rodrigo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigo lands with a left to the head.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodrigo walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Coutinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coutinho missing with a left hand there. Rodrigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coutinho loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo slips the punch.
Coutinho lands with a cross.
Rodrigo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodrigo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rodrigo .
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodrigo to keep the fight standing.
Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Coutinho controls his hands.
Coutinho misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coutinho backwards.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodrigo scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodrigo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Coutinho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coutinho.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Coutinho.
Coutinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodrigo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coutinho.
A body shot lands from Rodrigo .
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coutinho is trying to pull guard but Rodrigo has him pressed against the cage.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Rodrigo passes into half guard.
Coutinho is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coutinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo is trying to control. Coutinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coutinho is pressing down on Rodrigo 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coutinho keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo is really struggling to control Coutinho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coutinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodrigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard.
Coutinho working for a triangle but Rodrigo defends it easily.
Rodrigo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coutinho's guard.
Coutinho tries to roll over but Rodrigo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodrigo working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigo forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rodrigo .
Coutinho won't allow Rodrigo to pass to mount.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coutinho gets full guard.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Rodrigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigo has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rodrigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Coutinho misses with some punches.
Coutinho fails to pull guard.
Coutinho jumps guard but Rodrigo stands there with Coutinho around his waist. Coutinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coutinho pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodrigo lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo works over Coutinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodrigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix Rodrigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodrigo has picked Coutinho up and slammed him! Coutinho can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodrigo manages to pass to side control!
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodrigo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Coutinho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodrigo .
Rodrigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coutinho can do to turn this around?
Coutinho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coutinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo slips a nice elbow through Coutinho's hands, connecting with Coutinho's forehead.
Rodrigo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo works his way into full mount!
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coutinho?
Rodrigo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodrigo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodrigo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coutinho hang on?
Coutinho is in a horrible position here. Rodrigo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coutinho is rocked!
Rodrigo landing strikes from the mount.
Coutinho is still in real trouble! Can Rodrigo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo controlling from the full mount.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Coutinho covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Rodrigo !
A victorious Felix Rodrigo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Po (ranked 1106 p4p, 149 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 599 p4p, 85 weight class). Kung Po is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
177 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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23
176 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kung Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez cracks Po with a good jab.
Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Po takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Chavez feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Po swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
And Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Po manages to step out the way in time.
Po tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
Po misses with some punches.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Po is breathing heavily.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Po tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez works on Po's body with a couple of short punches.
Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Po manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Chavez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPo.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Po with an uppercut!
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po scores with a body shot.
Chavez misses with a hook
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Po.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Po looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez cracks Po with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po blocks a jab.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez thows a body kick. Po tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Po sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kung Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chavez throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Po half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Po counters with an inside leg kick.
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Po.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez thumps Po with a low kick.
Chavez throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez lands a jab to Po's midsection.
Po on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Po counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavez thinking.
Po is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Chavez digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Po blocks the leg kick.
Po works the jab nicely.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez rushes Po and presses him up against the cage.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Po is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick
and Po counters with a slapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chavez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Po wants to slow Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Po jumps back.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Po walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Po misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Po slips a straight right by Chavez.
Po misses with a leg kick.
Po is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po tries to score with a low kick but Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Po counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez checks a low kick from Po.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Chavez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Po tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Po takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez tries to clinch
and Po counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Chavez digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Chavez with a jab.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po is looking for a counter combo.
Po connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavez blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Po tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Chavez is leaning against Po and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Chavez.
Po is rocked!
Chavez lands a right hand.
Oh Po is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Chavez.
Po looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Po to his knees! Chavez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Kung Po stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out with bad game plan.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Wooden (ranked 2512 p4p, 237 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 1643 p4p, 168 weight class). Goncalves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TAPOUT. Dilon Goncalves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Wooden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves dips to his left and cracks Wooden with an uppercut!
Goncalves has Wooden up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wooden avoids it.
Wooden is trying to trip Goncalves. He has hold of a leg but Goncalves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wooden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wooden defends well.
Wooden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wooden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wooden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooden lands a couple of digs.
Wooden connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooden is sitting in close to Goncalves's body. Goncalves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wooden is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wooden is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goncalves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
During a confident post fight interview, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 477 p4p, 53 weight class) and Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 639 p4p, 75 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - The Champ. Pretentious Kneecap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneecap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huang swings for the body but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kneecap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Kneecap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneecap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Kneecap's legs - danger averted.
Huang connects with a couple of short punches.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneecap is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kneecap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kneecap tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
Kneecap is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huang off and has taken his back!
Kneecap patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap looking for the choke from the back.
Huang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kneecap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
Huang is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huang is trying to escape the mount.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to hold on but Kneecap pushes him away.
Kneecap controlling the position easily from mount.
Huang is squirming around, avoiding Kneecap's attempts to control the action.
Kneecap is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kneecap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap 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.
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there.
Kneecap wants to control the action here but instead Huang manages to pass to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Huang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huang working the ground and pound effectively.
Huang looking to control but Kneecap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang landing shots from mount.
Huang looking to finish Kneecap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kneecap!
Kneecap taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kneecap is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kneecap avoid being mounted?
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
Kneecap wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang is keen to just control but Kneecap is a slippery customer.
Kneecap trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kneecap won't allow it.
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Kneecap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kneecap has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kneecap controlling the position well.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang prevents Kneecap from improving his position.
Kneecap moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
Kneecap trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneecap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Kneecap wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kneecap moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneecap lands a jab.
Kneecap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kneecap has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang blocking some punches.
Kneecap tries to throw a body punch but Huang avoids it by throwing Kneecap back against the cage.
Kneecap tries a body shot but Huang blocks it.
Kneecap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huang slips a jab from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang takes a swing at Kneecap's ribcage but misses.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kneecap throws a leg kick but Huang checks it.
Kneecap blocks a jab.
Huang gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Kneecap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Kneecap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huang working for a triangle but Kneecap defends it easily.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneecap is one step ahead there.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Huang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kneecap puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap wants to work for an arm triangle but Huang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kneecap is trying to control. Huang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kneecap is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang wants to improve his position but Kneecap is controlling well.
Huang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kneecap trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang is really struggling to control Kneecap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kneecap trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kevin Huang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Huang dives in for a single leg takedown but Kneecap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kneecap lands a nice looking body shot.
Kneecap staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kneecap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kneecap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneecap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kneecap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kneecap bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap slips a straight right by Huang.
Huang throws a body punch but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneecap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kneecap throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Kneecap gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Kneecap manages to retain guard.
Kneecap looking for subs off his back but Huang has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kneecap trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang prevents Kneecap from improving his position.
Huang is pressing down on Kneecap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kneecap is holding on for now.
Kneecap controlling the position well.
Kneecap wants to get back to full guard but Huang has passed into side control.
Kneecap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huang moves into full mount!
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang lands a big elbow.
Huang breaks from Kneecap's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Kneecap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kneecap regains half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kneecap won't allow it.
Huang trying to control the action but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Huang stalling.
Kneecap won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang stops Kneecap from getting back to his feet.
Kneecap tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang moves into full mount! Kneecap won't be happy about that!
Kneecap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huang tries to control but Kneecap wriggling away.
BOOM! Huang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang had his way with Pretentious Kneecap in 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. This is the final round!
Huang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kneecap.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Huang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneecap circles away quickly and effectively.
Kneecap jabs Huang right on the nose. Huang blinks but takes it well.
Kneecap gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Kneecap manages to retain guard.
Huang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kneecap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses.
Kneecap trying to keep a closed guard but Huang is proving a slippery customer.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Kneecap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
Kneecap pulls Huang in close to his closed guard and prevents Huang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kneecap counters with a big head kick but Huang shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Huang lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneecap's head.
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Kneecap lands a jab to the head.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneecap.
Huang misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
Kneecap misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Kneecap lands a glancing blow to the side of Huang's head.
Huang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneecap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Kneecap is quick to defend against it.
Pretentious Kneecap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang throws a body punch but Kneecap moves out of range.
Huang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kneecap throws out a loose jab but Huang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kneecap. Huang shrugs it off though.
Huang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneecap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huang lands a jab to Kneecap's midsection.
Huang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard.
Kneecap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kneecap is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap has momentary wrist control but Huang slips an elbow through the middle.
Kneecap keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kneecap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kneecap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneecap is retaining full guard.
Kevin Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneecap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Kevin Huang.
I think Huang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kevin Huang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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