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AFC 127 - Whoa vs. Ivey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Williams!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a jab when Finalizador was well out of range.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Finalizador.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Finalizador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Nice defenses there by Finalizador.
Williams digs a good hook to Finalizador's body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finalizador was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finalizador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finalizador circles away quickly and effectively.
Finalizador shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finalizador's head backwards.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Cameron Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Finalizador is breathing heavily.
Finalizador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Finalizador asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finalizador decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williams to his feet.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams blocks a head kick by Finalizador.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Finalizador is out of range.
Finalizador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finalizador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a right hand that Finalizador ducks under and follows up with a left that Finalizador also avoids with ease.
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.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finalizador.
Finalizador looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Finalizador ducked under it nicely.
Williams with a hook.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Cameron Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finalizador slips under a jab from Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Finalizador moves away and avoids it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Williams 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.
Finalizador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Finalizador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cameron Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Finalizador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ricardo Finalizador has been cut.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finalizador's hands.
Finalizador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams cracks Finalizador with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Finalizador looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Finalizador is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Finalizador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finalizador seems to have got his legs back now.
Finalizador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Finalizador moved out of range.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finalizador tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finalizador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws a jab when Finalizador was well out of range.
Williams lands with a straight right. Finalizador didn't see that one coming.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finalizador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Finalizador moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams lunges at Finalizador with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finalizador's hand.
Finalizador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finalizador.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finalizador clinches with his opponent.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Finalizador.
Finalizador slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finalizador slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finalizador slips a jab from Williams.
Finalizador ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Finalizador avoids the body shot from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finalizador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finalizador off to one side.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finalizador circles away quickly and effectively.
Finalizador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Finalizador slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Finalizador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finalizador off to one side.
Williams tests Finalizador's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finalizador slips a straight right by Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finalizador fails to land the takedown.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Finalizador moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Finalizador's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Finalizador misses with the combination.
Ricardo Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finalizador fails with the takedown.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Finalizador's shoulder, as Finalizador tries to avoid the shot.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Finalizador passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finalizador seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Williams is trying to control but Finalizador manages to pass to mount!
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.
Finalizador trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finalizador throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Finalizador lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Finalizador goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Finalizador has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to sweep but instead, Finalizador has passed into half guard.
That's four 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.
Finalizador is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Cameron Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finalizador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Finalizador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finalizador thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
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 Ricardo Finalizador.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Girlfriend. Miles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kings of Leon - Closer. Jake Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wes Miles's chin.
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wes Miles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Miles checks a low kick from Ryan.
Miles throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Miles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miles throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Miles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miles is looking to clinch.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan punishes Miles's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miles connects with a single shot there.
Miles tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Ryan motions for Miles to come forward. Ryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miles misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miles.
Ryan motions for Miles to come forward. Ryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miles lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
Miles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miles checks it well.
Ryan misses with a leg kick
and Miles counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan tries to work over Miles's front leg with a kick but Miles checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles connects with a body shot.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Miles counters with a left to the body.
Miles tries to land a body kick
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miles throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Miles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miles.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miles lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miles.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Miles back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles misses with the head strike.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Miles.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wes Miles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan digs a good hook to Miles's body.
Miles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan tries to clinch but Miles is having none of it.
Miles misses with a two punch combination.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles keeps the fight on the outside.
Miles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Miles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miles tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Miles circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Miles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles misses the target.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and Miles counters with a nice body kick.
Miles misses with a looping right.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miles.
Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan thows a body shot but no joy.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Miles shrugs it off.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miles.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Miles.
Miles scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miles is out of range.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Miles keeps it at a distance.
Miles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Ryan lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Miles misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Miles 's knee.
Miles scores with a jab.
Miles misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Miles has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Miles tries to stall but Ryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miles misses with some punches.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Miles.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miles throws an elbow but misses.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Miles.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Miles misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Miles avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Miles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Miles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Miles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miles tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Miles back against the cage.
Miles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Miles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miles leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miles misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Miles.
Miles blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Viittala.
Viittala throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viittala throws out the jab.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Viittala connects with a high kick.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
A jab lands there for Viittala.
Rauno Viittala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Viittala.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie trying to control the action but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Viittala wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Viittala dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viittala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Viittala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viittala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Viittala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viittala struggling a bit here.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viittala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viittala is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Viittala's head but Viittala avoids it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Viittala connects with a body shot.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viittala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Viittala is breathing heavily.
Viittala keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Viittala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viittala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viittala pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viittala manages to avoid it.
Viittala scores with a head kick.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Viittala sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Viittala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Viittala misses.
Viittala throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Viittala moves into full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Viittala pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Viittala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Viittala.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Viittala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Viittala lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Viittala misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viittala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viittala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viittala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viittala tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viittala defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viittala defends it well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Viittala is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viittala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viittala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viittala!
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viittala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viittala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Viittala with a nice cross.
Viittala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viittala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viittala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viittala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Viittala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Viittala.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viittala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala regains half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Viittala dodges it nicely.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viittala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viittala tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie stops Viittala from getting back to his feet.
Viittala is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Viittala controlling the position for now.
Viittala moves into full guard.
Viittala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viittala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie trying to control but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Gracie works over Viittala with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viittala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viittala misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Viittala thows a body shot but no joy.
Viittala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viittala wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling 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 Rauno Viittala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viittala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Some wild striking there from Viittala.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viittala as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Viittala.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Viittala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viittala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viittala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viittala keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viittala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Viittala looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Viittala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viittala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viittala.
Viittala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viittala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viittala wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Viittala.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Viittala's guard.
Viittala wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Viittala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viittala keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Viittala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie won't allow Viittala to sweep him here.
Rauno Viittala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viittala wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viittala, as that shot connected.
Viittala thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Viittala.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses.
Viittala throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viittala throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauno Viittala is winning the standup battle so far.
Viittala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Viittala.
Gracie slips under a jab from Viittala.
Viittala leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viittala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Viittala. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Viittala throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie thows a huge punch but Viittala dodges it nicely.
Gracie is thwarting Viittala's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Viittala is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Viittala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viittala is trying is best to control the position here.
Viittala is looking to escape.
Viittala is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Viittala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbody comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slim Goodbody theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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27
139 lbs
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22
146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Goodbody slips the punch.
Goodbody gets a clinch.
Zhirkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodbody is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodbody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goodbody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zhirkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodbody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodbody throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhirkov is working for takedown but Goodbody is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zhirkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhirkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Goodbody.
Goodbody connects with a knee to the head.
Zhirkov tries to break the clinch but Goodbody is controlling the position.
Zhirkov is trying to break free.
Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Goodbody manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodbody landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zhirkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodbody misses with an elbow over the top.
Goodbody connects with a knee to the head.
Zhirkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodbody crunches a lovely knee into Zhirkov's ribcage.
Zhirkov pushes Goodbody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodbody blocks an uppercut.
Zhirkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodbody lands a nice elbow.
Zhirkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhirkov has had enough of the clinch but Goodbody keeps him there for the moment.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhirkov is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhirkov managing to block the knees to the body from Goodbody.
Zhirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodbody.
Goodbody lands a nice knee to the body.
Goodbody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhirkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodbody.
Goodbody lands a damaging elbow.
Goodbody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodbody lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhirkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhirkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodbody controls his hands.
Goodbody landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodbody lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhirkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodbody gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhirkov tries to circle away but Goodbody has him pinned against the cage.
Zhirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodbody fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhirkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhirkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodbody pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhirkov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Goodbody misses.
Goodbody lands with a nice body punch.
Goodbody tries to clinch up but Zhirkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodbody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodbody misses with a leg kick.
Zhirkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodbody did well to prevent Zhirkov getting side control.
Goodbody wants to get back to full guard.
Goodbody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhirkov.
Goodbody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov trying to mount his opponent but Goodbody defends it.
Zhirkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov trying to mount his opponent but Goodbody defends it.
Zhirkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhirkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodbody trying to hold on to Zhirkov's head to control him but Zhirkov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zhirkov misses with a looping right.
Goodbody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhirkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhirkov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodbody moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov trying to control but Goodbody is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhirkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zhirkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodbody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhirkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Goodbody dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhirkov blocks a head kick by Goodbody.
Goodbody with a nice cross.
Zhirkov lands a jab to the head.
Zhirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodbody.
Goodbody ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Goodbody has managed to clinch.
Zhirkov scores with a shot to the side of Goodbody's head.
Goodbody blocks an uppercut.
Goodbody landing knees to the body.
Zhirkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhirkov.
Goodbody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goodbody lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goodbody tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhirkov avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Goodbody.
Zhirkov wants to break free but Goodbody has control.
Zhirkov looking to stall.
Goodbody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhirkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhirkov.
Goodbody lands a damaging elbow.
Zhirkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.
A short left from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodbody's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody misses the shot to the body.
Zhirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Goodbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodbody is rocked!
Zhirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodbody is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhirkov finish him?
Goodbody tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhirkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodbody seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodbody takes one on the button.
Goodbody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goodbody is refusing to be controlled, as Zhirkov sits in half guard.
Zhirkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zhirkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodbody manages to get to full guard.
Zhirkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody keeping full guard, as Zhirkov tries to pass.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zhirkov connects with a right hand. Goodbody shakes it off.
Goodbody throws a body punch but Zhirkov moves out of range.
Zhirkov lands a body shot.
Goodbody moves in looking to clinch but Zhirkov pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Zhirkov.
Goodbody throws a sloppy head kick and Zhirkov moves out of range easily.
Goodbody looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhirkov connects with a single shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhirkov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov drops Goodbody with a naaaaasty hook - Goodbody is in real trouble here! Zhirkov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Zhirkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Hammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Hammi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
140 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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20
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Hammi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Hammi.
Hammi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Hammi throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson shoots in but Hammi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammi sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammi wants to get back to his feet.
Hammi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Hammi wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson prevents Hammi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stops Hammi from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Hammi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammi connects with a body shot.
Hammi throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Hammi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammi stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammi misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Hammi throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
Hammi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammi lands a jab to the nose.
Hammi digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Hammi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammi connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson is rocked!
Hammi lands a hook that stumbles Johnson back into the cage. Hammi follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Johnson to the canvas! Hammi pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Johnson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcos Hammi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amarth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anyway. Spewak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The German National Anthem. Robb Spewak struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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187 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth tries to clinch up but Spewak circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amarth. Spewak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amarth shoots in but no luck this time.
Amarth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spewak manages to avoid it.
Amarth swings for the body but Spewak moves out of range.
Spewak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spewak misses with a low kick.
Amon Amarth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spewak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amarth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth looks to score with a jab to the body but Spewak is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spewak.
Amarth moves out of range as Spewak strikes.
Amarth checks the leg kick.
Spewak moves out of range of the strikes.
Amarth scores with a body shot.
Robb Spewak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amarth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spewak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spewak tries a low kick but Amarth avoids it.
Amarth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spewak.
A combination from Amarth does no damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spewak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amarth was well out of range. Poor timing from Spewak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amarth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spewak. Spewak obviously looking to wear him down.
Spewak misses with a low kick.
Spewak throws a sloppy head kick and Amarth moves out of range easily.
Amarth moves out of range as Spewak throws a body kick.
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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spewak, right into the meat.
Spewak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amarth moves away.
Amarth misses the jab.
Amarth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amon Amarth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spewak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amarth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spewak ducks under a wild hook from Amarth.
Amarth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spewak was well out of range. Poor timing from Amarth.
Spewak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spewak wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Amarth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amarth misses with a body shot.
Amarth thows a body shot but no joy.
Amon Amarth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spewak. No joy for Amarth on that attempt.
Amarth misses the shot to the body.
Amarth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amon Amarth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spewak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak avoids the body shot from Amarth.
Spewak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spewak misses with a hook.
Amarth misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Amarth misses its intended target.
Amarth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spewak swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Spewak misses.
Amarth misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amarth. Spewak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Amarth misses.
A shot to the body from Spewak misses
and Amarth counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spewak. Amarth does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spewak ducks under a wild hook from Amarth.
Spewak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spewak throws a lazy right hand but Amarth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amarth is looking to wear down Spewak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amarth throws the left hand but Spewak avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amarth jabs at Spewak's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spewak misses with a body kick.
A combination from Amarth does no damage.
Spewak tries a head kick but it misses.
Spewak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spewak ducks under a wild hook from Amarth.
Amarth misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amarth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spewak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spewak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amarth connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spewak defends it nicely.
Amarth throws a nice looking combination but Spewak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spewak blocks a jab.
Amarth throws a sloppy body shot
letting Spewak counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Amarth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amarth tries to move into range but Spewak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Spewak.
Spewak misses with a leg kick.
Amarth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spewak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spewak misses with the body kick
and Amarth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amarth is out of range and Spewak settles back down.
Amarth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amarth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spewak.
Spewak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amarth momentarily.
Amon Amarth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amarth checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robb Spewak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spewak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robb Spewak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Calavera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calavera comes to the cage accompanied by Swanky Maximino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Calavera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavera avoids a kick to the body.
Calavera shoots in looking for a takedown. Bone tries to sprawl out of it but Calavera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Calavera moves out of range of the body kick.
Calavera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bone defends it nicely.
Calavera dives in and grabs Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes down on Calavera's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Calavera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone throws a solid leg kick but Calavera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bone.
Bone lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calavera shoots in but Bone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt - Bone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Calavera fails with a takedown attempt.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bone as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Calavera.
Calavera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bone pinned against the cage. Bone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calavera shoots for a double leg takedown but Bone sprawls well. He's pushed Calavera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calavera.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt - Bone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calavera is breathing heavily.
Bone throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Bone throws a head kick that Calavera semi-blocks.
Calavera looks for a takedown but Bone sprawls well.
Bone thumps Calavera with a low kick.
Bone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calavera takes a step back to recover.
Calavera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Manuel Calavera has been cut.
Bone throws a low kick, looking for Calavera's leg but Calavera calmly moves out of range.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Calavera moves out of range of the body kick.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calavera. That did some damage!
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone wants to land a leg kick but Calavera is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Bone lands a head kick. Calavera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bone thumps Calavera with a low kick.
Bone throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Bone lands with a kick to the temple. Calavera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Calavera shoots in.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calavera's sensitive parts.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calavera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bone thows a body kick. Calavera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calavera.
Bone thumps Calavera with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calavera shoots for a double leg takedown but Bone sprawls well. He's pushed Calavera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bone lands with a slapping head kick.
Calavera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calavera gets the takedown into side control.
Bone wants to control but Calavera postures up.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calavera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Calavera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calavera checks a leg kick.
Calavera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bone's waist but Bone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calavera off to one side.
Bone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calavera moves out of range of the body kick.
Calavera checks a low kick from Bone.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Bone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
Calavera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Calavera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calavera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but Bone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calavera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Calavera avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone stuffs the takedown attempt from Calavera. Calavera gets slowly back to his feet.
Bone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bone.
Bone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calavera.
Nice takedown defense from Bone. No joy for Calavera on that attempt.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calavera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone slaps away a takedown attempt from Calavera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bone.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bone throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Bone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bone wants it to stay on the feet.
Calavera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calavera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bone is fending him off so far but Calavera persists. Nope, Bone circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calavera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bone throws a head kick that Calavera semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bone!
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Calavera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calavera's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone throws a nice head kick!
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
Calavera avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bone keeps Calavera at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
Bone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Bone slams his shin into Calavera's torso.
Calavera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Bone slams his shin into Calavera's torso.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calavera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calavera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bone scores with a kick to the body.
Calavera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone looks for the body kick but Calavera saw that one coming.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calavera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calavera's calf.
Calavera avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone connects with a high kick.
Bone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calavera's sensitive parts.
Bone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calavera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calavera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Bone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
Calavera checks a low kick from Bone.
Bone stuffs the takedown attempt from Calavera. Calavera gets slowly back to his feet.
Bone scores with a push kick.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calavera's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Calavera blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bone.
Bone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calavera shoots in for a double leg but Bone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calavera tries for a takedown but Bone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone thumps Calavera with a low kick.
Calavera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calavera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calavera somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bone.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but Bone shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Calavera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Bone lands but Calavera takes it in his stride.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Calavera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Bone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calavera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calavera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Calavera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calavera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bone avoids it really well and circles away.
Bone cracks the inside of Calavera's front leg.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calavera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bone can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavera checks a leg kick.
Jay Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calavera moves out of range as Bone throws a body kick.
Bone scores with a spinning back kick!
Bone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calavera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Bone lands with a kick to the temple. Calavera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat.
Calavera fails with a takedown attempt.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone lands a head kick!
Calavera shoots in for a double leg but Bone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calavera avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone stuffs the takedown.
Bone looks for the body kick but Calavera saw that one coming.
Bone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calavera's head.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone throws a leg kick which misses Calavera's front leg but catches the back leg as Calavera tries to avoid it.
Bone lands with a nice body kick.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone scores with a head kick.
Bone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calavera's calf.
Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Calavera moves out of range of the body kick from Bone.
Calavera closes the distance and clinches up with Bone, looking for a takedown. Calavera pushes Bone against the cage but Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Bone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bone wants to slow Calavera down by chopping away at his legs.
Calavera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calavera somewhat.
Bone throws a head kick that half lands.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calavera closes the distance and clinches up with Bone, looking for a takedown. Calavera pushes Bone against the cage but Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bone cracks the inside of Calavera's front leg.
Calavera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calavera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calavera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calavera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Calavera shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Bone.
Calavera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bone.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calavera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calavera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calavera checks the leg kick.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but Bone shows good takedown defense.
Manuel Calavera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bone - that will leave a mark!
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Bone.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calavera's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calavera.
Both fighters circling a little - Bone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Bone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Bone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Calavera fails to land the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bone!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Bone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venkamorre Mermao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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266 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Bartowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Venkamorre Mermao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mermao.
Mermao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Mermao avoids them all with ease.
Bartowsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mermao drops Bartowsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bartowsky looks back up at him and smiles so Mermao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mermao dodges the punch combination from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartowsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mermao sizes up Bartowsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Mermao avoids them all with ease.
Mermao fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mermao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that Mermao avoids nicely.
Bartowsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartowsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mermao circles away quickly and effectively.
Mermao lands a hook that stumbles Bartowsky back into the cage. Mermao follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bartowsky to the canvas! Mermao pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bartowsky has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Venkamorre Mermao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Von Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard comes to the cage accompanied by Suck my balls. Von Ruthless has chosen Schwarze Sonne as his entrance music. Hannibal Von Ruthless told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hannibal Von Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hard drives through and clinches with Von Ruthless against the cage.
Von Ruthless lands with a light punch inside.
Hard taking a breather.
Hard misses with a knee strike.
Hard pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Ruthless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ruthless tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hard's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hard.
Von Ruthless lands with a light punch inside.
Von Ruthless blocks the elbow strike.
Von Ruthless swings wildly with an uppercut but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ruthless manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ruthless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ruthless misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Ruthless!
Von Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a kick to the body
and Von Ruthless finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hard avoids the body shot from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hard at a distance.
Von Ruthless misses with an uppercut.
Von Ruthless throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Von Ruthless finds it's target.
Hard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ruthless takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Ruthless scores with a hook to the body. Hard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hard is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ruthless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Von Ruthless misses with a few strikes there.
Hard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Ruthless. That snapped Hard's head back.
Von Ruthless throws a leg kick which misses Hard's front leg but catches the back leg as Hard tries to avoid it.
Von Ruthless loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Von Ruthless feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hard's calf.
Hard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Ruthless listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ruthless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Von Ruthless takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ruthless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Von Ruthless misses.
Von Ruthless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Ruthless. That snapped Hard's head back.
The crowd cheers as Von Ruthless lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hard doesn't seem phased though.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ruthless. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ruthless misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Von Ruthless finds it's way through Hard's defenses.
Von Ruthless lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ruthless fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lick Hard has been cut.
Von Ruthless explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Ruthless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Von Ruthless scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Ruthless lands a jab to Hard's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ruthless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Von Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ruthless throws a shot to the body.
Von Ruthless lands with a good body shot.
Von Ruthless jabs Hard right on the nose. Hard blinks but takes it well.
Von Ruthless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ruthless scores with a hook.
Von Ruthless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ruthless is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hard rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Ruthless avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Von Ruthless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lick Hard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Ruthless loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Hard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
Von Ruthless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ruthless misses with a body kick.
Von Ruthless tries to land a body kick
and Hard counters with a leg kick.
Von Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hard misses with a head kick.
Von Ruthless misses with a body shot.
Hard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ruthless throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Von Ruthless scores with a body shot.
Hard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ruthless lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hard takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ruthless scores with a push kick.
Hannibal Von Ruthless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Ruthless scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ruthless. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ruthless tries to bum rush Hard with a series of wild strikes but Hard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ruthless takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ruthless misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless clobbers Hard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Ruthless throws a jab when Hard was well out of range.
Von Ruthless lands a nice hook to Hard's body. Hard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Hard
and Von Ruthless counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ruthless scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Von Ruthless misses
and Hard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Ruthless throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hard throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Ruthless misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ruthless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
Hard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ruthless blocks a head kick by Hard.
Nice cross by Von Ruthless.
Hard moves away from the strike by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a lazy head kick
and Hard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Von Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ruthless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ruthless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
Von Ruthless throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Von Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ruthless throws a jab when Hard was well out of range.
Hard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Ruthless. Von Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.
Hard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hard misses with a leg kick.
Hard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Ruthless wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ruthless throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Ruthless digs a good body shot into Hard's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Von Ruthless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lick Hard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Ruthless misses with a looping left.
Hard throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ruthless.
Hard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ruthless takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Von Ruthless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ruthless. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ruthless misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ruthless throws a shot from downtown. Hard moves away and avoids it.
Von Ruthless throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ruthless lands an overhand right.
Von Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ruthless scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hard doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Ruthless. Von Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ruthless lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Ruthless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hannibal Von Ruthless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hard throws a head kick that misses
and Von Ruthless counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Ruthless throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hard throws a leg kick but Von Ruthless sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Ruthless scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ruthless.
Hard walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless throws out a leg kick but Hard moves out of range and Von Ruthless only half commits.
Von Ruthless connects with a right hand. Hard shakes it off.
Hard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands a right hook to the body.
Von Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hard. That did some damage!
Von Ruthless throws a front kick aimed at Hard's knee but Hard avoids it well.
Hard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Von Ruthless.
Hard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hard avoids the body shot from Von Ruthless.
Good exchange - Von Ruthless coming out on top.
Hannibal Von Ruthless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ruthless paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Hard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Ruthless throws out a loose jab but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lick Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ruthless throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Hard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hard throws a leg kick
and Von Ruthless counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Ruthless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hard.
Hard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ruthless is out of range and Hard settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless looks to land a right hand but Hard moved out of range.
Hard takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ruthless effectively controlling the action here.
Hard misses with a knee strike.
Hard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Ruthless is defending well for now.
Von Ruthless manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Ruthless blocks the elbow strike.
Von Ruthless blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Von Ruthless to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Von Ruthless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Ruthless winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Von Ruthless!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Whoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivey has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Phil Ivey enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey is looking to slow Whoa down with leg kicks.
Whoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivey thows a body shot but no joy.
Whoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivey tests Whoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whoa manages to avoid it.
Ivey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whoa. Ivey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivey forces Whoa back against the cage and clinches.
Ivey tries to work over Whoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whoa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivey lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoa lands a shot to the body.
Ivey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whoa blocking some punches.
Whoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ivey.
Ivey digs a right hand into Whoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whoa's gas tank.
Ivey throws a punch but it's blocked by Whoa.
A right hand to the body from Whoa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivey.
Whoa lands a left hand.
Whoa tries to stall but Ivey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivey.
Ivey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whoa blocks an uppercut.
Ivey lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whoa trying to stall but Ivey improves his position.
Whoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivey.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivey.
Ivey lands a left hand.
Whoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivey's elbow.
Ivey misses with a punch on the inside.
Whoa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivey gets an underhook and turns Whoa into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ivey.
Whoa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivey gets through Whoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivey's elbow.
Ivey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivey.
Ivey leaning against his opponent.
Ivey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivey is leaning against Whoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whoas head.
Nice body punch from Ivey.
Ivey lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivey presses Whoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivey creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Whoa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Whoa drops to his knees and Ivey pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Ivey!
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