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UnderGround FC 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Hook (ranked 24857 p4p, 506 weight class) and Park Shin Bum (ranked 23748 p4p, 494 weight class). Shin Bum has chosen The King is Here as his entrance music. Park Shin Bum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geroge Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Shin Bum!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin Bum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hook drives through with a takedown into Shin Bum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shin Bum pushes Hook off and gets back to his feet.
Hook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shin Bum did well to prevent Hook getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hook is controlling the pace.
Shin Bum tries to roll over but Hook keeps him under control.
Shin Bum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hook's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hook's back!
Hook looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shin Bum.
Hook manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shin Bum's guard. Nice work there by Hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook 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.
Hook landing some decent shots from guard.
Hook trying to control but Shin Bum is working from the bottom.
Shin Bum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hook is one step ahead there.
Hook trying to control but Shin Bum is working from the bottom.
Shin Bum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shin Bum 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.
That's two 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.
Hook lands a couple of elbows.
Shin Bum 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.
Hook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shin Bum is keeping the position for now.
Shin Bum wants to stand and escape but Hook is having none of it.
Shin Bum is trying to control the position but Hook postures up.
Hook gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shin Bum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shin Bum connects with a jab.
Shin Bum swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin Bum misses with an uppercut.
Shin Bum misses with a double jab.
Hook has Shin Bum up against the cage in a clinch.
Hook wants a takedown but no success here.
Hook drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shin Bum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin Bum is looking to break free of the clinch but Hook has double underhooks.
Hook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geroge Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shin Bum wants to get back to striking at distance but Hook won't allow it.
Hook gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shin Bum manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hook keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin Bum trying to stall but Hook improves his position.
Shin Bum tries a body shot but Hook blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shin Bum is defending well.
Shin Bum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hook.
Hook has Shin Bum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shin Bum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shin Bum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shin Bum can't break the clinch.
Hook is looking to control Shin Bum's arms but Shin Bum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hook has his back to the cage.
Shin Bum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geroge Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Shin Bum lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin Bum. That snapped Hook's head back.
Hook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin Bum is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hook asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shin Bum tries to buck Hook off but Hook is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Shin Bum 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.
Hook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin Bum.
Hook slips under a jab.
Shin Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hook's head backwards.
Shin Bum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin Bum digs a good hook to Hook's body.
Hook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shin Bum pinned against the cage. Shin Bum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shin Bum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin Bum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Park Shin Bum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin Bum. Hook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Shin Bum. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Hook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shin Bum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hook was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin Bum.
Hook gets a double leg takedown into Shin Bum's guard.
Shin Bum has control of Hook's left arm, preventing Hook from doing any damage.
Shin Bum keeping moving, preventing Hook from controlling successfully.
Shin Bum wants to stand but Hook is controlling the position.
Hook trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shin Bum keeping moving, preventing Hook from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shin Bum working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin Bum scores with a body shot.
Shin Bum lands a jab.
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 left and a right from Hook both land. Nice combination.
Hook misses with a double jab.
Hook dives in for a single leg takedown but Shin Bum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shin Bum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geroge Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shin Bum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin Bum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hook.
Good exchange - Shin Bum coming out on top.
Shin Bum works over Hook's head and body with a nice combination.
Hook is rocked!
Shin Bum drops Hook with a huge uppercut! Hook drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shin Bum is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Park Shin Bum!
Park Shin Bum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bonsai (ranked 4304 p4p, 463 weight class) and Sshhulua Bizihwaeile (ranked 2779 p4p, 348 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeff Bonsai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeff Bonsai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 Montreal, Jeff Bonsai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile walks into a straight right hand from Bonsai.
It looks like Sshhulua Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonsai.
Bonsai throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaeile makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bonsai really felt that one!
Bonsai shoots in for a double leg but Bizihwaeile sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonsai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bizihwaeile - the referee stops the clock and Bonsai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bizihwaeile. Bonsai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonsai fails with the takedown
and Bizihwaeile counters with a low kick, right behind Bonsai 's knee.
Jeff Bonsai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonsai is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile lands a big head kick that sends Bonsai tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaeile takes a step backwards and waves Bonsai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonsai gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Jones (ranked 2582 p4p, 253 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 3651 p4p, 325 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pique's choice of entrance music: Piranha. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Pique feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pique thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pique.
Pique stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pique fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Pique counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Pique lands with a cross.
Pique fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pique punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Pique gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Pique pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Pique on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Pique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pique tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pique digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pique has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Pique tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique lands a body punch.
Pique lands with a short shot to the head.
Pique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Pique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pique lands with a light punch inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pique cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Pique's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pique's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pique pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pique.
Pique scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pique.
Pique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Pique lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Pique has double underhooks.
Pique throws an elbow that misses.
Pique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pique.
Pique lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pique avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Pique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pique lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Pique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Pique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pique.
Nice body punch from Pique.
Jones tries to work over Pique's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Pique.
Pique moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pique lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique lands with a good body shot.
Pique connects with a jab.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pique throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pique scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique lands a slapping body shot.
Pique jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pique closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pique as the two fighters clinch.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Pique misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pique lands a body shot.
Pique lands a nice uppercut.
Pique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Pique.
A hook to the body from Pique.
Pique digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pique prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pique.
Pique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Pique on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Pique.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Pique gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pique misses with a knee to the head.
Pique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Pique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Pique presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Pique on the inside.
Pique lands a left hand.
A short right from Pique.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Pique coming out on top.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pique to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pique to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique throws a shot to the body.
Pique lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juan Pique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pique.
Both fighters circling a little - Pique finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pique throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pique.
Pique with a hook.
Pique lands a body shot.
Pique lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Pique.
Pique getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pique scores with a push kick.
Pique connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Juan Pique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pique chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pique lands with a right hand.
Pique scores with a shot to the body.
Pique lands a nice looking body shot.
Pique fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pique connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique scores with a body shot.
Pique scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique scores with a nice right hand.
Pique jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pique lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Pique scores with a nice strike.
Pique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pique. Beautiful body shot.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pique lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Pique scores with a hook.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique cracks Jones with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pique connects with a solid leg kick.
Pique uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pique darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pique dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Pique connects with a nice looking jab.
Pique goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones is rocked!
Pique connects with the punch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pique sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pique sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pique is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pique scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pique. That's going to slow Jones down.
Pique with a jab.
Nice body punch from Pique.
Pique feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pique scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pique counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Pique. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pique.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pique lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pique lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pique lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Pique connects with a nice looking jab.
Pique thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
The crowd cheers as Pique lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Pique turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Pique counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Pique.
Pique scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lewis Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pique lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pique 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
Juan Pique thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 6741 p4p, 197 weight class) and Kyle Clint (ranked 24060 p4p, 222 weight class). The key to victory for Ricco McGregor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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293 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Clint!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clint throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Ricco McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Clint circles away.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Clint.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Clint uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clint backwards.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Clint's head.
McGregor working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Clint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Clint.
Clint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clint is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Clint into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Clint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McGregor has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clint.
Clint can't break the clinch.
Clint blocking some punches.
McGregor keeps control of Clint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clint is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor.
Clint has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
Clint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clint backwards.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clint is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Clint looks winded!
McGregor lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Clint backwards.
Clint is rocked!
Clint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clint blocks an uppercut.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Clint's head.
Clint is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clint seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
Clint blocks an uppercut.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor drops Clint onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Clint is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McGregor throws a big uppercut that drops Clint! More strikes from McGregor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clint lies dazed against the cage as McGregor celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco McGregor!
A relieved looking Ricco McGregor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Masala (ranked 1386 p4p, 155 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 1125 p4p, 125 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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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoldyk pinned against the cage. Zoldyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zoldyk lands a two punch combo.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Masala with a poor takedown
and Zoldyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masala is defended easily by Zoldyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Masala misses.
Zoldyk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masala misses with a double jab
enabling Zoldyk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Masala.
Zoldyk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyk shows good takedown defense.
Masala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Killua Zoldyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masala looks to throw the jab but Zoldyk is out of range.
Masala has his takedown stuffed
and Zoldyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws a series of punches but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk unleashes a big counter combination but Masala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Zoldyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masala shoots in and gets a takedown into Zoldyk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Zoldyk blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Zoldyk has Masala pulled in close to control his posture.
Masala controlling from the top position.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position but Masala postures up.
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.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoldyk throws a sloppy head kick and Masala moves out of range easily.
Masala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoldyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoldyk throws out a counter right but Masala avoids it with no problem.
Masala throws a body punch but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala tries for a takedown but Zoldyk circles away easily
enabling Zoldyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Masala has his takedown stuffed
and Zoldyk counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masala shoots for a takedown but Zoldyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoldyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zoldyk.
Masala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoldyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masala looks for a takedown but Zoldyk sprawls well.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoldyk enables Masala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoldyk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk has Masala pulled in close to control his posture.
Masala distracts Zoldyk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk controls Masala momentarily but Masala frees himself.
Zoldyk controlling Masala's posture.
Zoldyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoldyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoldyk is one step ahead there.
Masala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Zoldyk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Masala is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masala connects with a decent elbow.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masala lands a nice forearm strike.
Masala lands some shots froms side control.
Zoldyk tries to improve position but can't.
Masala is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zoldyk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoldyk keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masala's best efforts.
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Masala keeps him under control.
Masala seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zoldyk has recovered full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoldyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Masala lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoldyk cracks Masala with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Masala with that takedown attempt.
Masala throws a head kick that misses.
Masala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Masala.
Zoldyk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zoldyk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masala doesn't seem bothered though.
Masala scores with a takedown into Zoldyk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk controlling the position.
Zoldyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zoldyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk is adopting a defensive guard.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Masala landing with the ground and pound.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala 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.
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.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paavo Masala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala is in close to Zoldyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Masala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zoldyk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zoldyk has escaped and now he's on top!
Masala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala is adopting a defensive guard.
Zoldyk won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Zoldyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masala has Zoldyk pulled in close to control his posture.
Masala looking for a guillotine here but Zoldyk defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk throws a strike but Masala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masala lands a couple of digs.
Masala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyk is keeping the position for now.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Masala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masala 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Datu Rizalia (ranked 1055 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1298 p4p, 160 weight class). Rizalia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of a dead soulja by tupac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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247 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Datu Rizalia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Rizalia.
Rizalia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rizalia scores with a jab to the head.
Faria Preto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizalia looks to land a combination. Faria Preto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rizalia scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizalia wants to clinch.
Faria Preto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Rizalia.
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!
Rizalia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizalia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faria Preto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rizalia is looking to clinch but Faria Preto is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizalia with a jab.
Rizalia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faria Preto misses with a body shot
and Rizalia counters with a right hand to the body.
Rizalia lands a nice shot that snaps Faria Preto's head back.
Faria Preto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizalia is fending him off so far but Faria Preto persists. Nope, Rizalia circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizalia lands with a shot to the body.
Faria Preto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rizalia to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizalia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faria Preto at a distance.
Faria Preto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Datu Rizalia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faria Preto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizalia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizalia connects with a crisp jab.
Rizalia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Faria Preto is rocked!
It looks like Jardel Faria Preto has been cut.
Rizalia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Faria Preto to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Faria Preto looks to clinch but Rizalia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Faria Preto taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Datu Rizalia!
After the big win, Datu Rizalia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony McMaster (ranked 799 p4p, 109 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 2002 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony McMaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazepin is defended easily by McMaster.
Mazepin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazepin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McMaster staying out of range there.
McMaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by McMaster. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMaster thuds his right hand into Mazepin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
McMaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazepin shoots in and bounces McMaster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMaster is keeping the position for now.
McMaster manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McMaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMaster misses with a straight right.
McMaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony McMaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMaster breaks the clinch.
McMaster has Mazepin up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McMaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony McMaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
McMaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazepin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
McMaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazepin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mazepin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McMaster after a bit of a struggle.
McMaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by McMaster's head coaches at Wookies Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster misses the jab.
A jab from McMaster misses.
Mazepin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMaster.
Mazepin tries to counter with a clinch but McMaster shakes him off and moves away.
McMaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown but McMaster shows good takedown defense.
McMaster drops Mazepin with a beautiful combination! Mazepin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McMaster is looking for the KO!
Mazepin is rocked!
McMaster lands with a nice body punch.
Mazepin is still on wobbly legs! Can McMaster finish him?
Mazepin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazepin gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McMaster points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mazepin wakes up just in time to hear McMaster thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony McMaster!
Anthony McMaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torq Bosley (ranked 942 p4p, 117 weight class) and Oskar Schmidt (ranked 1996 p4p, 211 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schmidt's choice of entrance music: Sweet Dreams. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torq Bosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bosley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Bosley instigates a clinch.
Schmidt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosley pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bosley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bosley is really struggling to control Schmidt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley is pulling down on Schmidt's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmidt, at least for the moment.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosley working a defensive guard here.
Bosley managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bosley lands a nice shot that snaps Schmidt's head back.
Bosley takes the fight into the clinch.
Bosley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosley lands a nice uppercut.
Bosley jumps into guard, dragging Schmidt to the mat.
Bosley is adopting a defensive guard.
Bosley working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosley controlling Schmidt's posture.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosley is retaining full guard.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Bosley keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bosley is trying to keep Schmidt in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Bosley digs a good hook to Schmidt's body.
Bosley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bosley showed some decent athleticism there.
Bosley is trying to control. Schmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmidt has hold of Bosley's hands but Bosley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmidt is refusing to be controlled, as Bosley sits in half guard.
Bosley not doing much here.
Bosley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bosley seems content to control.
Bosley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Bosley is thwarting Schmidt's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bosley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Bosley digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Bosley digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Nice body punch from Bosley.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torq Bosley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Schmidt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Torq Bosley!
Torq Bosley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 1760 p4p, 207 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 609 p4p, 78 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with ROYCE GRACIE blaring out of the sound system. Ambe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. Scar Ambe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Ambe, which made it look bad.
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Ambe stalling.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie has Ambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ambe prevents it.
Ambe lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ambe taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ambe regains guard immediately.
Ambe pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Ambe pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Ambe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie is rocked!
Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ambe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ambe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gracie is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe!
Our winner, Scar Ambe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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