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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 5887 p4p, 537 weight class) and Lucas Pablo (ranked 24855 p4p, 621 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raiam Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pablo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos lands a decent shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pablo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pablo is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pablo wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Pablo's head to control him but Pablo postures up.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Pablo keeps him under control.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pablo prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Pablo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Pablo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pablo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pablos head.
Pablo has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pablo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Pablo breaks from Dos Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pablo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dos Santos to take his back!
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Pablo just sinks the hooks in.
Pablo working for the choke.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Dos Santos just trying to survive but Pablo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pablo controlling well, preventing Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Pablo trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Pablo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pablo gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos controls Pablo momentarily but Pablo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pablo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pablo passes into side control.
Pablo trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pablo working the head and body with strikes.
Pablo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Pablo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pablo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dos Santos?
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Pablo pushes him away.
Pablo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lucas Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Pablo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dos Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Pablo!
In his post fight interview, Lucas Pablo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Aurelio (ranked 6563 p4p, 548 weight class) and Bekkou Dreamscape (ranked 5246 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekkou Dreamscape!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Dreamscape saw that one coming.
Dreamscape gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dreamscape keeping full guard, as Aurelio tries to pass.
Aurelio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aurelio passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreamscape for as long as he can get away with.
Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.
Aurelio works his way into full mount!
Aurelio wants to take Dreamscape's back here but Dreamscape is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aurelio wants to finish this one by submission but Dreamscape is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aurelio.
Dreamscape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aurelio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aurelio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aurelio is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Aurelio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Aurelio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Garcia (ranked 4632 p4p, 462 weight class) and Charles Pennington (ranked 4682 p4p, 466 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia drives through and clinches with Pennington against the cage.
Garcia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pennington takes an elbow to the temple.
Pennington tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Pennington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Pennington avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Pennington avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Pennington blocks with his arms.
Garcia landing knees to the body.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Pennington blocks with his arms.
Pennington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garcia obliges.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Pennington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennington is defending well for now.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennington's defenses.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennington avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Pennington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Pennington is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennington avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garcia.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Pennington wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennington.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pennington's face.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garcia obliges.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennington.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Pennington blocks it.
Pennington tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pennington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington takes an elbow to the temple.
Pennington managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pennington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garcia landing knees to the body.
Pennington is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around?
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Pennington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennington trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Garcia crunches a lovely knee into Pennington's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. Pennington won't want to take too many of those.
Pennington is breathing heavily.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Pennington in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Charles Pennington has been cut.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Pennington blocks it.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pennington avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garcia obliges.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennington's defenses.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Pennington blocks it.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pennington's face.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia drops Pennington with a big knee straight up the middle! Pennington is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pennington is rocked!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pennington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pennington is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand but Pennington has his arm trapped.
Pennington can't do much from the bottom here.
Pennington seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennington managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pennington's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Pennington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Pennington jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Pennington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Pennington in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Danny Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. Pennington won't want to take too many of those.
Pennington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Danny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Pennington trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pennington into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
Garcia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pennington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia working Pennington over with knees to the body.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garcia crunches a lovely knee into Pennington's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garcia obliges.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennington's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
Pennington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pennington's face.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennington's defenses.
Pennington tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pennington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Charles Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Garcia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 4056 p4p, 406 weight class) and Lucas Azambuja (ranked 5055 p4p, 483 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Azambuja!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Azambuja counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Azambuja.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Azambuja lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Azambuja circles away easily
and Azambuja counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Azambuja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Azambuja counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Azambuja to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azambuja swivels and escapes.
Azambuja scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azambuja slips under a jab.
Azambuja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Azambuja. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azambuja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azambuja working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Azambuja is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Azambuja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson works over Azambuja with some ground and pound from guard.
Azambuja keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Azambuja trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Azambuja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson passes Azambuja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Azambuja's hands, connecting with Azambuja's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Azambuja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Azambuja won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azambuja tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Azambuja is trying to stand.
Johnson is thwarting Azambuja's attempts to control the position.
Azambuja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azambuja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Azambuja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azambuja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Azambuja to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azambuja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Azambuja. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Azambuja throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Azambuja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azambuja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Azambuja does it's job there.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Azambuja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Azambuja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azambuja lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Azambuja stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Azambuja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azambuja throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Azambuja stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Azambuja!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Higgs (ranked 3377 p4p, 389 weight class) and Kimo Latchman (ranked 3478 p4p, 397 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Higgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kimo Latchman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgs throws the left hand but Latchman avoids the punch easily.
Latchman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higgs is staying active underneath Latchman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgs is trying to control but can't.
Higgs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latchman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Latchman prevents Higgs from improving his position.
Higgs actively working from the bottom here.
Higgs wants to get back to full guard.
Higgs is trying to maintain the position but Latchman is very close to passing his half guard.
Higgs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Latchman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Latchman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgs gets control of Latchman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Higgs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Higgs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Latchman doesn't defend quickly enough and Higgs has managed to lock this one up! Can Latchman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Higgs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Higgs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 3204 p4p, 348 weight class) and Robin Invader (ranked 4707 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Invader!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Invader as Smith shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Invader as Smith shoots in.
Invader tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Invader moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Invader is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Invader down to the mat. Invader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Invader moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Invader stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Invader tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Invader gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Invader wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Invader was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Invader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Invader looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Invader's hands, connecting with Invader's forehead.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Invader is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a breather. Invader says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Invader's attempts to control the position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Invader is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Invader is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Invader's hands, connecting with Invader's forehead.
Invader is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Invader is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Invader from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cocky Palboa (ranked 2494 p4p, 295 weight class) and Repa Kiki (ranked 2074 p4p, 257 weight class). Repa Kiki 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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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cocky Palboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Repa Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palboa lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiki off the cage and back into range.
Kiki with a nice cross.
Kiki throws a hook but Palboa blocks it.
Palboa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kiki looks to land a left hand but Palboa moved out of range nicely.
Kiki throws a right hand that misses
and Palboa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palboa drops Kiki with a beautiful combination! Kiki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Palboa is looking for the KO!
Kiki is rocked!
Repa Kiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palboa.
Kiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Palboa finish him?
Palboa drops Kiki with a naaaaasty hook - Kiki is in real trouble here! Palboa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cocky Palboa!
A very excited looking Cocky Palboa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Repa Kiki was interviewed post fight and said '104iq'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemerson Culpi (ranked 1428 p4p, 212 weight class) and Paulo Guedes (ranked 2196 p4p, 301 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jemerson Culpi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culpi misses with the body kick
and Guedes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guedes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Culpi eats them both and turns towards Guedes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jemerson Culpi has been cut.
Guedes scores with a decent looking hook.
Culpi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Guedes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Culpi throws a sloppy body shot
and Guedes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Guedes coming out on top.
Culpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guedes counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Guedes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Culpi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guedes punishes Culpi's body with a nice straight punch.
Guedes connects with a body shot.
BOOM! Guedes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Culpi. Culpi tries to recover but Guedes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Culpi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Guedes!
Paulo Guedes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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