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UVT 84: Bean vs Mitchell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ai has chosen Cloud 9 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Ai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ai manages to avoid it.
Ai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Mr Ai has been cut.
Lopez catches Ai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez with a jab.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez cracks Ai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Ai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ai darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Ai has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ai missing with knees to the body.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Ai scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Ai is controlling the position.
Ai misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Ai is controlling the position.
Ai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ai successfully pulls guard.
Ai seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ai is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai lands a couple of digs.
Ai prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Ai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ai wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Ai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Ai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ai is proving a slippery customer.
Ai trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ai feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Ai slips under a jab.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ai moves away.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ai ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Ai wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Ai drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ai.
Ai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai goes for a takedown attempt but Lopez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ai rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Ai.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Ai.
Ai lands a knee to the body.
Ai lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Ai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Ai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Ai has managed to clinch.
Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ai lands an elbow just above Lopez 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez tries to break free but Ai pushes him back against the cage.
Ai lands a body shot.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ai landing knees to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Ai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Ai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ai throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez throws a hook but Ai avoids it easily.
Ai wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ai closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ai pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ai.
Nice body punch from Ai.
Ai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.
Ai lands a right hand.
Ai works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Ai's takedown attempt.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez tries to circle away but Ai has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ai won't allow it.
Ai is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ai working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Mr Ai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ai obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ai scores with a knee to the head.
Ai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Ai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai is controlling him.
Ai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Ai has the dominant position.
Ai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopez looking to stall.
Ai digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ai lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Ai.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez wants to break free but Ai has control.
Ai working Lopez over with knees to the body.
Ai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Ai moves out of range.
Ai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Gustavo Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ai slips under a jab from Lopez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ai ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez misses the jab.
Gustavo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Ai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Ai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ai lands a left hand.
Ai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ai.
Ai lands a nice knee to the body.
Ai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ai lands an elbow inside.
Ai misses with a knee to the head.
Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ai lands an elbow that stopped Lopez in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Ai has him pressed against the cage.
Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lopez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ai.
Ai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Ai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ai tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Ai is looking to clinch.
Ai walks into a left hand.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Ai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ai looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Gustavo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ai.
Ai ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Ai backs away looking to recover.
Ai walks into a jab.
Lopez cracks Ai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ai can pounce on him.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ai manages to avoid it.
Ai throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Ai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stuns Ai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Gustavo Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ai is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Gustavo Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Ai didn't see that one coming.
Ai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ai.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Ai is out of range.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ai gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ai rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ai landing knees to the head.
Lopez tries to break free but Ai pushes him back against the cage.
Ai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mr Ai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ai has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ai keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavo Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Ai has double underhooks.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between math scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Buendia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buendia has chosen Velocity by Tonedeff as his entrance music. math scolar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, math scolar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Buendia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buendia is looking to clinch.
Buendia walks into a straight right hand from scolar.
Buendia clinches up against the cage.
Buendia lands a knee to the body.
scolar breaks the clinch.
scolar slips a straight right by Buendia.
Nice defenses there by Buendia.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buendia.
scolar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buendia's head backwards.
Buendia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buendia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buendia scores with a hook to the body. scolar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
scolar thuds his right hand into Buendia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buendia lands with a shot to the body.
scolar swinging wildly here.
scolar dodges the punch combination from Buendia.
Buendia scores with a leg kick.
Buendia tries to bum rush scolar with a series of wild strikes but scolar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Buendia.
math scolar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
scolar lunges at Buendia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buendia's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scolar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buendia cracks the inside of scolar's front leg.
scolar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buendia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
scolar is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Buendia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buendia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buendia throws a leg kick but scolar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buendia. That's going to slow scolar down.
Buendia lands a body shot.
Buendia feints and then cracks scolar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow scolar down.
Buendia throws a series of punches but scolar moves out of range.
Buendia has closed the distance and engaged scolar in a clinch.
Buendia manages to break the clinch.
scolar avoids the head kick by Buendia.
Buendia throws a front kick aimed at scolar's knee but scolar avoids it well.
Buendia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buendia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buendia unloads a knee to the mid-section. scolar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buendia lands an elbow inside that scolar shrugs off.
Buendia misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Buendia.
Buendia lands a good knee to the midsection. scolar won't want to take too many of those.
Buendia manages to break the clinch.
scolar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buendia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buendia connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Buendia misses.
Buendia throws the kick towards the body but scolar avoids it.
scolar misses with a hook. Buendia ducked under it nicely.
Buendia closes the distance and clinches.
scolar is trying to break free.
Buendia connects with a nasty looking knee right to scolar's face.
It looks like math scolar has been cut.
scolar tries to break the clinch but Buendia is controlling the position.
scolar is looking to break free of the clinch but Buendia has double underhooks.
Buendia landing knees to the head.
Buendia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
scolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buendia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
scolar throws a big shot that misses.
Buendia tries to clinch there but scolar circles away.
Buendia clinches with his opponent.
scolar is trying to force a seperation but Buendia has the dominant position.
Buendia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
scolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buendia breaks from the clinch.
scolar throws out a loose jab but Buendia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from scolar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buendia has closed the distance and engaged scolar in a clinch.
scolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buendia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but scolar blocks it with crossed arms.
scolar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
scolar throws a shot from downtown. Buendia moves away and avoids it.
scolar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buendia counters with a straight right hand.
scolar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
scolar misses with a wild combination.
scolar misses with a two punch combination.
Buendia moves away from the strike by scolar.
scolar throws a looping overhand right but Buendia ducks down to avoid it.
Buendia slips under a jab.
Buendia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Buendia misses its intended target.
Buendia has managed to clinch.
Buendia prevents scolar from breaking the clinch.
Buendia tries to land a knee to the head but scolar blocks with his arms.
Buendia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
scolar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buendia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buendia tries to land knees in the clinch but scolar avoids the damage to the body.
scolar avoiding damage as Buendia throws knees to the body.
scolar is trying to break the clinch but Buendia has him pressed against the cage.
scolar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
scolar throws a nice looking combination but Buendia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
scolar lands with a right hand.
scolar scores with a decent looking hook.
scolar lands with an overhand left.
scolar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
scolar throws a jab but it's blocked by Buendia.
scolar throws out a loose jab but Buendia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buendia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from scolar.
scolar throws out a loose jab but Buendia uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
scolar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buendia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buendia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buendia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from scolar.
Buendia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Buendia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on math scolar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
scolar cracks Buendia with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Buendia.
scolar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buendia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scolar.
Buendia staying out of range there.
Buendia tries to clinch but scolar is having none of it.
A big right from scolar misses.
scolar scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - scolar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buendia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buendia is looking to chop away at scolar's legs.
Buendia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as scolar throws out the jab.
Buendia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
math scolar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buendia pushes scolar up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
scolar managing to block the knees to the body from Buendia.
Buendia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
scolar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
scolar connects with a right hand. Buendia shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Buendia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buendia misses with a low kick.
scolar lands a two punch combo.
Jose Buendia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scolar throws a looping overhand right but Buendia ducks down to avoid it.
Buendia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buendia slips under a jab from scolar.
scolar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
scolar misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buendia, right into the meat.
scolar lands with a nice combination. Buendia backs away looking to recover.
Buendia throws a leg kick which misses scolar's front leg but catches the back leg as scolar tries to avoid it.
Buendia swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from scolar misses its intended target.
scolar moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by scolar.
scolar misses with a combination
enabling Buendia to counter with a crisp jab.
scolar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buendia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
scolar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
scolar looks to land a left hand but Buendia moved out of range nicely.
Buendia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scolar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buendia.
Buendia throws a series of punches but scolar moves out of range.
scolar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buendia.
scolar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buendia.
scolar throws a jab but it's blocked by Buendia.
scolar dodges the punch combination from Buendia.
Buendia moves out of range as scolar strikes.
Buendia lands a head shot.
A slow jab from scolar misses its intended target.
scolar misses with a series of wild punches.
scolar misses with a combination
and Buendia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
scolar looks to throw the jab but Buendia is out of range.
Buendia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by scolar.
Buendia misses with a few strikes there.
Buendia tries to clinch there but scolar circles away.
scolar lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buendia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scolar.
Buendia tries to close the distance and clinch up but scolar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buendia throws a low kick, looking for scolar's leg but scolar calmly moves out of range.
Buendia ducks under a wild hook from scolar.
Buendia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
scolar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buendia counters with a leg kick.
scolar sizes up Buendia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buendia slips a jab and a cross from scolar.
Buendia staying out of range there.
scolar throws a looping overhand right but Buendia ducks down to avoid it.
scolar connects with a nice looking jab.
A left and a right from scolar both land. Nice combination.
Buendia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
scolar misses with a two punch combination.
scolar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buendia ducks under a wild hook from scolar.
Buendia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
scolar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buendia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buendia closes the distance and clinches.
scolar tries to break the clinch but Buendia is controlling the position.
Buendia with a knee to the head.
Buendia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buendia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buendia keeps control of scolar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
scolar is trying to break free.
scolar working hard to break the clinch.
scolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buendia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buendia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scolar.
Buendia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from scolar.
Buendia moves out of range as scolar strikes.
Buendia doesn't manage to clinch there - scolar circles away.
Buendia slips a jab and a cross from scolar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scolar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buendia.
An inside leg kick from Buendia misses.
Buendia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by scolar.
scolar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
scolar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that math scolar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on math scolar's cut.
That's time! scolar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from scolar.
Buendia throws a series of punches but scolar avoids them all with ease.
scolar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buendia. Buendia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buendia moves away from the strike by scolar.
scolar looks to throw the jab but Buendia is out of range.
Buendia misses with a few strikes there.
scolar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buendia slips a straight right by scolar.
scolar cracks Buendia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buendia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as scolar throws out the jab.
Buendia looks to land a left hand but scolar moved out of range nicely.
scolar throws a shot from downtown. Buendia moves away and avoids it.
scolar misses with a looping left.
scolar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
scolar throws a lazy right hand but Buendia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buendia throws a combination. scolar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from scolar misses the target.
scolar looks to throw the jab but Buendia is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by scolar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scolar dodges the punch combination from Buendia.
scolar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
scolar misses with an uppercut. Buendia saw that one coming.
Buendia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
scolar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
scolar throws a hook to the side of Buendia's head but Buendia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
scolar looks to land a combination but Buendia avoids it well.
Buendia throws out a loose jab but scolar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buendia tries to clinch but scolar moves out of range.
scolar misses with a hook.
Buendia looks to land a right hand but scolar moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buendia.
scolar checks a leg kick.
Buendia throws a body punch but scolar moves out of range.
Buendia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
scolar checks a leg kick nicely.
Buendia blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buendia connects with a nice looking jab.
Buendia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scolar.
scolar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
scolar scores with a decent looking hook.
Buendia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on scolar. That did some damage!
Buendia misses the jab.
scolar with a nice cross.
scolar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buendia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
scolar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
scolar blocks a leg kick.
Buendia ducks under a wild hook from scolar.
scolar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buendia rushes scolar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
scolar breaks from the clinch.
scolar throws a hook but Buendia blocks it.
Buendia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
scolar cracks Buendia with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Buendia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buendia.
Buendia lands a head kick. scolar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
scolar tests Buendia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buendia swinging wildly here.
scolar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buendia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buendia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
scolar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buendia counters with a three punch combo that has scolar backing up. scolar nods at Buendia to acknowledge the strikes.
Buendia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buendia misses with a kick to the body.
Buendia misses with a hook. scolar ducked under it nicely.
scolar throws a hook to the side of Buendia's head but Buendia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
scolar misses with a hook. Buendia ducked under it nicely.
Buendia looks to score with a jab to the body but scolar is just out of range.
scolar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buendia counters with a nice leg kick.
scolar misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Buendia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
scolar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
scolar moves into range and connects with a jab.
scolar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buendia.
scolar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buendia's hands.
Buendia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but scolar manages to avoid it.
scolar throws the left hand but Buendia avoids the punch easily.
Buendia tries to work over scolar's front leg with a kick but scolar checks it.
Buendia misses with a wild combination.
Buendia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buendia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
scolar keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scolar throws a shot from downtown. Buendia moves away and avoids it.
Buendia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from scolar.
scolar tries to bum rush Buendia with a series of wild strikes but Buendia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scolar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Buendia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buendia 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Buendia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D J Rich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houdini shoots in and drives through. Rich sprawls well.
Rich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Rich.
Houdini tries for a takedown but Rich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Houdini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houdini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houdini somewhat.
Rich moves into range and clinches up with Houdini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houdini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houdini shoots in for a double leg but Rich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rich moves out of range as Houdini strikes.
Houdini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rich is looking to stand up but Houdini isn't so interested in that idea.
Rich is looking to stand back up but Houdini counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rich.
Rich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houdini is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is defending against the submission attempts here by Houdini.
Houdini prevents Rich from standing back up.
Rich is looking to control Houdini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rich trying to control the position here.
Houdini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Houdini, into his guard.
Rich controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich wants to stand but Houdini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rich tries to free his leg and advance position but Houdini is retaining full guard.
Rich tries to stand but Houdini is controlling from the bottom.
Houdini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Houdini has his foot on Rich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rich works his way back into a safe position though.
Rich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Houdini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houdini keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Houdini has a closed guard, preventing Rich from standing up.
Houdini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdini keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rich sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but D J Rich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by D J Rich.
Rich just misses with a punch to the body.
Rich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houdini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houdini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rich has closed the distance and engaged Houdini in a clinch.
Houdini can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Houdini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich breaks the clinch.
Houdini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Houdini's half guard.
Rich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Houdini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houdini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Houdini to stand up.
Houdini with a poor takedown
and Rich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Houdini, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich is looking to clinch but Houdini is avoiding it.
Rich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Houdini!
Houdini is looking to get to half guard.
Rich controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rich trying to control but Houdini is having none of it.
Houdini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Houdini wants to control but Rich is having none of it.
Rich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Houdini is trying desperately to improve position.
Rich content just to control the position here.
Houdini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Rich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Houdini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houdini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Houdini to the mat! Houdini manages to get full guard.
Houdini doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houdini has an active guard here but Rich has managed to pass into half guard.
Rich seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rich trying to mount his opponent but Houdini defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini is not content to let Rich control the position.
Houdini tries to get to full guard but Rich has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houdini misses with a takedown attempt
and Rich counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rich punishes Houdini's body with a nice straight punch.
Rich dodges the punch combination from Houdini.
Rich tries to clinch up but Houdini circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex Houdini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houdini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houdini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rich works the jab nicely.
Rich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Houdini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich happy to just control the position for now.
D J Rich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houdini tries to buck Rich off but Rich is having none of it.
Rich decides to stand back up. Rich steps back and let's Houdini get back to his feet.
Alex Houdini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Rich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rich works the jab nicely.
Rich with a jab.
Houdini shoots in and bounces Rich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich trying to control the position.
Rich keeping full guard, as Houdini tries to pass.
Rich wants to stand and escape but Houdini is having none of it.
Rich trying to control the position.
Rich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Houdini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rich is keeping the position for now.
Houdini drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Houdini as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rich screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Houdini! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex Houdini!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bate pesadăo. Will Hans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hans!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Hans.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Hans throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Hans.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Hans ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Hans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Hans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Hans.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hans. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hans.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Hans swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hans fails to land.
Gracie jumps guard but Hans stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Hans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hans tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hans moves out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hans.
Gracie throws a hook but Hans blocks it.
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.
Some wild striking there from Hans.
Kevin Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hans is looking to clinch.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hans has passed into half guard!
Hans wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hans pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hans passes into side control!
Hans decides to stand back up. Hans steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hans's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Hans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Hans's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hans to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hans pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Hans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Takimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Instrumental. Kazuyuki Takimoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chucho Benitez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez throws a front kick aimed at Takimoto's knee but Takimoto avoids it well.
Benitez misses with a body shot.
Takimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Takimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez feints and then cracks Takimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takimoto down.
A head kick misses from Benitez.
A jab from Takimoto misses.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that Benitez avoids nicely.
Takimoto throws a looping overhand right but Benitez ducks down to avoid it.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chucho Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benitez.
Benitez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benitez throws a leg kick but Takimoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez looks to land a combination but Takimoto avoids it well.
Benitez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takimoto's sensitive parts.
Takimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benitez misses with a wild body shot.
Takimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Takimoto saw that one coming.
Benitez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takimoto.
Benitez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takimoto. Takimoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benitez is looking to score with low kicks.
Benitez tries to score with a low kick but Takimoto moves his leg out of the way.
Takimoto throws a shot from downtown. Benitez moves away and avoids it.
Takimoto misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chucho Benitez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benitez connects with a high kick.
Benitez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benitez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takimoto loads up on a big right hand but Benitez slips the punch.
Benitez throws a sloppy body shot
and Takimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takimoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benitez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benitez is trying to control Takimoto's posture but Takimoto avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto prevents Benitez from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benitez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benitez is trying to control Takimoto's posture but Takimoto avoids it.
Takimoto taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benitez is trying to control Takimoto's posture but Takimoto avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benitez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takimoto!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benitez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benitez wants to land a leg kick but Takimoto is out of range.
A shot to the body from Benitez misses
and Takimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazuyuki Takimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benitez tries a head kick but it misses.
Benitez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takimoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Benitez is retaining full guard.
Benitez keeping moving, preventing Takimoto from controlling successfully.
Takimoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benitez wants to control but Takimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benitez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benitez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benitez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Benitez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takimoto content to stall in guard here.
Benitez keeping full guard, as Takimoto tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benitez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benitez misses the body punch
and Takimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benitez scoring well with a low kick there.
Takimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takimoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Takimoto takes a swing at Benitez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto avoids the body shot from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a body shot.
Takimoto digs a good hook to Benitez's body.
Takimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takimoto blocks the body kick.
Takimoto misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takimoto.
Kazuyuki Takimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benitez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez looks to land a left hand but Takimoto moved out of range nicely.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Takimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takimoto lands with a right hand.
Benitez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takimoto manages to avoid it.
Benitez takes one on the button.
Takimoto throws the left hand but Benitez avoids the punch easily.
Benitez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takimoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benitez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez throws a push kick but Takimoto slaps the foot to one side.
Benitez throws a front kick aimed at Takimoto's knee but Takimoto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Takimoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takimoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takimoto blocks a leg kick.
Takimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takimoto digs a good body shot into Benitez's ribs.
Takimoto throws a nice looking combination but Benitez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benitez throws a push kick but Takimoto slaps the foot to one side.
Takimoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Benitez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benitez.
Takimoto missing with a left hand there. Benitez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Benitez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez ducks under a wild hook from Takimoto.
Benitez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takimoto manages to avoid it.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benitez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Takimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benitez cracks Takimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benitez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takimoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takimoto tries to bum rush Benitez with a series of wild strikes but Benitez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benitez throws a hook but Takimoto avoids it easily.
Chucho Benitez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benitez misses with a body punch
and Takimoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benitez can pounce on him.
Benitez scores with a body shot.
Benitez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takimoto is out of range and Benitez settles back down.
Takimoto misses with a straight left.
Takimoto connects with a right hand. Benitez shakes it off.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Takimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Benitez misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takimoto looks to land a left hand but Benitez moved out of range nicely.
Takimoto throws out a loose jab but Benitez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Takimoto does it's job there.
Takimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Benitez slams his shin into Takimoto's torso.
Takimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Benitez tries to sprawl out of it but Takimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benitez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takimoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benitez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuyuki Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimoto checks a leg kick.
Benitez slips under a jab.
Takimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benitez throws a jab but it's blocked by Takimoto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benitez.
Takimoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chucho Benitez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takimoto 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyuki Takimoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatstock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Not Afraid . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Meatstock!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Oberream.
Oberream throws an overhand right that lands on Meatstock's shoulder, as Meatstock tries to avoid the shot.
Oberream just misses with a punch to the body.
Meatstock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oberream lands with a right hand.
It looks like Lou Meatstock has been cut.
Meatstock misses with a two punch combination.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but Oberream moves out of range.
Meatstock misses with a few strikes there.
Meatstock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oberream throws out the jab.
Oberream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meatstock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meatstock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oberream slips a jab and a cross from Meatstock.
Meatstock throws a right and a left that Oberream avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oberream.
Meatstock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatstock misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Meatstock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream has a takedown stuffed.
Meatstock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oberream scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oberream is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meatstock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oberream throws the left hand but Meatstock avoids the punch easily.
Oberream misses with an uppercut. Meatstock saw that one coming.
Oberream lands with a shot to the body.
Oberream uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oberream fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meatstock misses with a combination
and Oberream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oberream misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meatstock misses with a hook. Oberream ducked under it nicely.
Oberream throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meatstock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock walks into a left hand.
Oberream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meatstock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oberream tests Meatstock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meatstock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oberream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meatstock thinking.
Meatstock looks gassed!
Oberream misses with a hook. Meatstock ducked under it nicely.
Oberream cracks Meatstock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Lou Meatstock's cut even more.
Meatstock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oberream.
Meatstock looks to land a left hand but Oberream moved out of range nicely.
Oberream scores with a jab.
A big left from Oberream misses.
Meatstock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meatstock throws a right hand that Oberream ducks under and follows up with a left that Oberream also avoids with ease.
Oberream listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meatstock misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistar Oberream. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meatstock slips under a jab.
Oberream missing with a left hand there. Meatstock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oberream punishes Meatstock's body with a nice straight punch.
Oberream is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meatstock throws a right hand that Oberream ducks under and follows up with a left that Oberream also avoids with ease.
Oberream misses with a body shot.
Oberream throws a shot from downtown. Meatstock moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oberream.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meatstock is defended easily by Oberream.
A combination from Meatstock does no damage.
Donk. Oberream catches Meatstock right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Lou Meatstock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meatstock moves forwards but Oberream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock works over Oberream's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Oberream jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oberream.
Oberream throws a big shot that misses.
Meatstock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meatstock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lou Meatstock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oberream lands with a hook. Meatstock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lou Meatstock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistar Oberream!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fergus McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Rivet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRedd comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not a Winner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fergus McRedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Rivet!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivet throws a big shot that misses.
McRedd throws the left hand but Rivet avoids the punch easily.
McRedd feints and then cracks Rivet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivet down.
McRedd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McRedd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivet throws out a loose jab but McRedd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivet blocks a leg kick.
McRedd looks to throw the jab but Rivet is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivet moves out of range of the strikes.
McRedd misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivet circles away quickly and effectively.
McRedd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivet scores with a jab to the body.
Rivet circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRedd throws out a loose jab but Rivet uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRedd stuffs the takedown.
McRedd throws the left hand but Rivet avoids the punch easily.
McRedd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivet's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivet throws a hook but McRedd blocks it.
Rivet looks to score with a jab to the body but McRedd is just out of range.
McRedd is looking to clinch.
McRedd misses with a straight right.
McRedd misses with an uppercut. Rivet saw that one coming.
McRedd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivet.
McRedd throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivet.
Rivet checks a low kick from McRedd.
Good work by Rivet as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRedd.
Nice body punch from Rivet.
McRedd connects with a jab.
McRedd thows a left - swing and a miss!
McRedd is looking to chop away at Rivet's legs.
McRedd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRedd walks into a left hand.
Rivet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivet off the cage and back into rage.
Nice uppercut there from McRedd.
Fergus McRedd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivet punishes McRedd's body with a nice straight punch.
McRedd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from McRedd lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRedd just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivet defending well as McRedd loads up on a big left hand.
Rivet closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRedd circles away.
Fergus McRedd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Rivet.
McRedd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivet.
Rivet shoots for a takedown but McRedd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus McRedd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McRedd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRedd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRedd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivet blocks a jab.
McRedd throws the kick towards the body but Rivet avoids it.
McRedd throws a leg kick but Rivet moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRedd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Rivet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivet moves out of range of the body kick.
McRedd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivet throws out a loose jab but McRedd uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRedd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivet moves out of range as McRedd strikes.
McRedd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRedd!
McRedd misses with an uppercut. Rivet saw that one coming.
McRedd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McRedd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivet is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for McRedd.
McRedd throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McRedd misses the target.
Rivet is trying desperately to land a takedown but McRedd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rivet.
McRedd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRedd tries to clinch but Rivet is having none of it.
McRedd throws a chopping leg kick but Rivet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRedd throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McRedd.
Rivet has a takedown stuffed.
McRedd throws out a loose jab but Rivet uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRedd throws a hook but Rivet blocks it.
Rivet ducks under a wild hook from McRedd.
A big right from McRedd misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McRedd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from McRedd.
Rivet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McRedd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McRedd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McRedd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivet.
McRedd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McRedd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivet wanted to stand there but McRedd had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus McRedd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivet slips under a jab.
Fergus McRedd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRedd tries to bum rush Rivet with a series of wild strikes but Rivet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivet digs a good body shot into McRedd's ribs.
McRedd tries to clinch but Rivet moves out of range.
Rivet scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRedd tries to land a front kick but Rivet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRedd misses with an uppercut. Rivet saw that one coming.
McRedd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd misses with a hook.
McRedd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRedd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Rivet.
Rivet looks to score with a jab to the body but McRedd is just out of range.
Rivet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRedd throws out the jab.
McRedd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivet throws a jab when McRedd was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rivet there.
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.
McRedd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivet.
Rivet slips under a jab from McRedd.
McRedd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRedd slips a jab from Rivet.
Rivet thows a body shot but no joy.
McRedd tries to clinch there but Rivet circles away.
McRedd throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRedd.
McRedd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRedd misses with a looping right.
Rivet misses with a body shot.
McRedd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivet is able to avoid easily.
Rivet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McRedd's head.
McRedd tries to clinch but Rivet moves out of range.
McRedd throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivet.
McRedd misses with a looping left.
Fergus McRedd is winning the standup battle so far.
McRedd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivet.
Rivet tries to score a power double leg takedown but McRedd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivet somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRedd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRedd stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivet. Rivet gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRedd was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McRedd missing with a left hand there. Rivet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRedd moves into the clinch.
Alexandre Rivet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRedd crunches a lovely knee into Rivet's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fergus McRedd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McRedd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergus McRedd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Swain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain shoots for a double leg takedown but Hook sprawls well. He's pushed Swain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Swain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swain.
Hook thumps Swain with a low kick.
Swain moves forwards but Hook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swain manages to avoid it.
Hook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hook's waist but Hook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hook as he avoids it easily.
Roy Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Swain.
Swain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hook struggling a bit here.
Swain trying to control the position but Hook is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Swain crashes against the mat.
Hook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swain trying to control the action but Hook is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swain landing a few strikes.
Hook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swain wants to pass the guard but Hook is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain passes to full mount!
Swain misses with a head shot.
Swain looking to ground and pound but Hook is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Swain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hook is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hook avoids a series of strikes thrown by Swain.
Swain landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hook hang on?
Swain is landing with some decent strikes but Hook is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Swain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook is looking to get to half guard.
Hook avoids a series of strikes thrown by Swain.
Swain throws some wild stikes that Hook manages to avoid easily.
Swain throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Swain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hook?
Swain landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Swain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hook?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swain looking to finish Hook with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hook!
Hook can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Swain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Swain landing shots from mount.
Swain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Swain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hook throws a hook but Swain blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hook.
Swain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hook but Hook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hook's waist but Hook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Roy Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Swain.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hook was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hook tries to close the distance and clinch but Swain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Swain.
Hook tries to clinch but Swain is having none of it.
Hook wants to clinch.
Hook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swain is out of range.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hook throws a low kick, looking for Swain's leg but Swain calmly moves out of range.
Hook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hook misses with a hook. Swain ducked under it nicely.
Swain fails to land the takedown.
Swain misses with the combination.
Roy Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swain's calf.
Hook wants to clinch.
Roy Hook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hook but Hook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swain lands a right hook to the body.
Hook throws a combination that misses
and Swain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hook avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hook. That's going to slow Swain down.
A big right from Hook misses.
Hook throws a lazy right hand but Swain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hook manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Swain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hook!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hook 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!
Swain checks the leg kick.
Swain defending well as Hook loads up on a big left hand.
Swain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Swain lands strikes from half guard.
Hook is controlling Swain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Swain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throwing shots but Hook is blocking nicely.
Swain wants to pass to mount but Hook is defending the position.
Swain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swain throws a strike but Hook avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Swain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hook is keeping the position for now.
Swain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swain thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swain throws a strike but Hook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Hook from controlling successfully.
Hook chips away with some ground and pound.
Hook won't allow Swain to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands a couple of digs.
Hook preventing the sweep.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swain checks a leg kick.
Hook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Swain blocks the low kick.
Swain cracks Hook with an open hand slap.
Nice takedown defense from Hook. No joy for Swain on that attempt.
Hook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Swain scores with a four punch combination!
Hook looks to clinch
and Swain counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook misses with an uppercut. Swain saw that one coming.
Hook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hook.
Hook misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hook lands a glancing blow to the side of Swain's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Swain!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tavish McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRedd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Shikari - Mothership kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tavish McRedd!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRedd swings for the body but Kenzie moves out of range.
McRedd thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenzie swings for the body but McRedd moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kenzie.
Kenzie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRedd throws a push kick but Kenzie slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from McRedd misses
and Kenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
McRedd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRedd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a looping left.
Kenzie misses with a hook. McRedd ducked under it nicely.
McRedd throws a hook but Kenzie blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd throws an overhand right that lands on Kenzie's shoulder, as Kenzie tries to avoid the shot.
Kenzie works McRedd's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Kenzie misses.
Kenzie misses the body punch
and McRedd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenzie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd stopping the sweep attempt from Kenzie.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenzie holds on and takes a little breather.
McRedd passes Kenzie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is staying active underneath McRedd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McRedd is thwarting Kenzie's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McRedd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McRedd is taking a breather. Kenzie 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.
McRedd wants to control but Kenzie is keeping him busy.
Kenzie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
McRedd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tavish McRedd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McRedd throws a body punch but Kenzie moves out of range.
Kenzie slips under a jab.
A combination from Kenzie does no damage.
McRedd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenzie. That did some damage!
McRedd looks to land a right hand but Kenzie moved out of range.
McRedd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenzie finds it's way round the side to connect with McRedd's head.
McRedd throws a hook but Kenzie blocks it.
Kenzie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Patrick Kenzie has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kenzie.
McRedd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenzie defending well as McRedd loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRedd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McRedd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McRedd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kenzie.
Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from McRedd.
Kenzie walks into a straight right hand from McRedd.
Kenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
McRedd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut. McRedd saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd wants to clinch but Kenzie slips to the side
and Kenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
McRedd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenzie counters with a straight right hand.
Kenzie connects with a nice looking jab.
McRedd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kenzie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McRedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenzie wants to sweep here but McRedd controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRedd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
McRedd being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRedd looking to sit in guard and control but Kenzie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRedd misses the jab.
McRedd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from McRedd.
Kenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRedd throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
McRedd just misses with a punch to the body.
McRedd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenzie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
McRedd throws an overhand right that lands on Kenzie's shoulder, as Kenzie tries to avoid the shot.
McRedd is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McRedd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRedd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRedd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenzie.
Kenzie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRedd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRedd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenzie throws out the jab.
Kenzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Kenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut. McRedd saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kenzie.
Kenzie lands with a nice body punch.
Kenzie tries to bum rush McRedd with a series of wild strikes but McRedd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRedd gets a clinch.
Kenzie working hard to break the clinch.
McRedd keeps control of Kenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McRedd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenzie's efforts to push away.
McRedd breaks the clinch.
McRedd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie moves out of range as McRedd strikes.
Kenzie drops his hands momentarily and McRedd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRedd just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRedd throws out the jab.
Kenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRedd.
Kenzie throws a hook but McRedd blocks it.
Kenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRedd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenzie.
McRedd misses with a jab to the body
and Kenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRedd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenzie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but McRedd is just out of range.
Kenzie checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd avoids the body shot from Kenzie.
Kenzie ducks right into an uppercut from McRedd.
McRedd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRedd ducks under a wild hook from Kenzie.
McRedd throws a big shot that misses.
McRedd throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it.
Kenzie looks to land a left hand but McRedd moved out of range nicely.
McRedd misses with a jab to the body
and Kenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRedd looks to throw the jab but Kenzie is out of range.
A swing and a miss from McRedd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenzie 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
290 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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274 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mitchell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mitchell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bean is avoiding damage well.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Mitchell tries to stand but Bean is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to control for a moment but Bean uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchell throws a combination. Bean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchell momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Mitchell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell stands up out of the half guard.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean lands the left hand.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
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.
A nice combination there by Bean.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bean working aggressively here.
Bean keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bean trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
A short left from Bean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean working aggressively here.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Mitchell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Butter Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bean wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Bean is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell misses with a combination
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Bean counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butter Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitchell throws a combination that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell feints and as Bean raises his hands in defense, Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Mitchell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mitchell has Bean in his guard.
Bean wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Mitchell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell throws a combination that misses
and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Bean scores with a hook to the body.
Bean misses with some punches.
Grant Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Mitchell.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell being controlled against the cage.
Mitchell has Bean pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bean tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Bean's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mitchell is working an open guard so Bean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bean moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bean, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
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