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WB41: Lakovic vs. Diaz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Charuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charuto comes into the arena with Sergio Mendes - Joga Bontio blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Guilherme Duarte enters the cage!
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175 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Charuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alan Charuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charuto swinging wildly here.
Duarte blocks a jab.
Duarte scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Alan Charuto has been cut.
Charuto throws a looping overhand right but Duarte ducks down to avoid it.
Charuto scores with a punch to the head.
Charuto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charuto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Charuto misses with a double jab
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charuto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duarte on the side of the head.
Charuto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Charuto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charuto looks to land a left hand but Duarte moved out of range nicely.
Charuto throws a lazy right hand but Duarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charuto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charuto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charuto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Charuto looks to land a right hand but Duarte moved out of range.
Charuto throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Charuto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Charuto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Charuto.
Charuto throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Charuto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charuto throws the left hand but Duarte avoids the punch easily.
Charuto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duarte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duarte is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charuto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
Alan Charuto's cut is getting worse.
Duarte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Charuto to counter with a crisp jab.
Charuto misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Charuto misses the target.
Guilherme Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte throws a combination that misses
and Charuto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charuto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duarte throws a right hand that Charuto ducks under and follows up with a left that Charuto also avoids with ease.
Charuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duarte's waist but Duarte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charuto off to one side.
Charuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Charuto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alan Charuto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duarte misses with the combination.
Charuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Duarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charuto.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Charuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duarte counters with a three punch combo that has Charuto backing up. Charuto nods at Duarte to acknowledge the strikes.
Charuto is breathing heavily.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charuto throws out the jab.
Charuto throws the left hand but Duarte avoids the punch easily.
Charuto misses with a straight right.
Charuto missing with a left hand there. Duarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charuto dodges the punch combination from Duarte.
Duarte throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Duarte.
Duarte throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Duarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Charuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Duarte.
Charuto throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
Jeez, Alan Charuto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Charuto misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Charuto avoids them all with ease.
Charuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charuto misses with a double jab
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Charuto.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alan Charuto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Duarte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Abdias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Abdias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Drake!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Abdias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Abdias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdias shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Abdias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abdias is breathing heavily.
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!
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake cracks Abdias with a nice body shot.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Abdias's head.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdias or not.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdias or not.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake cracks Abdias with a nice body shot.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Drake.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdias avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Abdias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abdias is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Drake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abdias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Drake.
Drake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdias, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Abdias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake gets underhooks to prevent Abdias's takedown attempt.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abdias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Abdias wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Drake.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Abdias is rocked!
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Abdias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdias seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Abdias fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Marcus Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdias backwards.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake cracks Abdias with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Drake.
A short left from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Abdias's head.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdias or not.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Abdias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A body shot lands from Drake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abdias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body punch from Drake.
Abdias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake rushes Abdias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Abdias takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Abdias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake lands a left hand.
A short right from Drake.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake pushes Abdias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake cracks Abdias with a nice body shot.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Abdias looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
Abdias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Abdias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdias or not.
Good body shot from Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake digs a right hand into Abdias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdias's gas tank.
Drake works on Abdias's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake is working Abdias over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Abdias has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Abdias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Drake.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdias.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A short right from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcus Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Abdias's ribcage. Abdias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucio Abdias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abdias looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake presses Abdias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abdias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Drake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake is leaning against Abdias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GRAVEDIGGAZ - DIARY OF A MADMAN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Jeremy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson scores with a takedown into Jeremy's guard.
Jeremy keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Svensson tries to stand but Jeremy is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Svensson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jeremy is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svensson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson feints and as Jeremy raises his hands in defense, Svensson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jeremy, up you get!
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Jeremy slips the punch.
Svensson throws the left hand but Jeremy avoids the punch easily.
Svensson wants to clinch but Jeremy slips to the side
and Jeremy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to stand up here but Jeremy is controlling him well.
Svensson kicks off Jeremy and gets to his feet.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson gets the takedown into side control.
Svensson tries to move to full mount but Jeremy actually manages to regain half guard.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but Jeremy defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Svensson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Svensson is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy actively working from the bottom here.
Svensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jeremy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson looking to ground and pound but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Svensson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Svensson lands a big shot there that rocks Jeremy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svensson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeremy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeremy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jeremy stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
Dan Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson instigates a clinch.
Svensson managing to block the knees to the body from Jeremy.
Jeremy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensson is defending well for now.
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeremy wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jeremy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Jeremy keeps the fight on the outside.
Svensson with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy tries to clinch but Svensson moves away
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Jeremy didn't expect that.
Svensson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy misses with a takedown
so Svensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensson stands up and waves to Jeremy to follow him.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Donnie Jeremy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jeremy tries to clinch
and Svensson counters with a series of strikes. Jeremy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jeremy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Jeremy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svensson counters with a shoot takedown. Jeremy fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stands and steps away. Jeremy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jeremy wants to clinch
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dan Svensson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeremy wants to control the position but Svensson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Svensson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jeremy to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svensson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Svensson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ave Maria. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Le fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le to the ground. Le escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie tries to move into range but Le moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Victor Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razi Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le as he jumps to the side.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Le to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Le circles away easily
and Le counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie looks gassed!
Le lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Le takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Razi Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Gracie takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Le cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Le!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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World class 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Helm!
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, Otto Graf!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graf scores with a hook to the body. Helm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graf scores with a nice right hand.
Graf walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Helm drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graf swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Helm's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Graf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jr Seau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wenkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr Seau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jr Seau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Wenkel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenkel tries to land a leg kick but Seau saw it coming and moves away.
Wenkel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seau. That did some damage!
Wenkel stuffs the takedown attempt from Seau. Seau gets slowly back to his feet.
Seau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Seau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenkel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wenkel is looking to improve his position.
Seau working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seau trying to control the pace.
Wenkel wants to improve his position but Seau is controlling well.
Seau is looking to take a break and control but Wenkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seau seems to be looking for submissions.
Wenkel tries to get to full guard but Seau has control of the leg.
Wenkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seau's back!
Seau can't escape the position.
Wenkel is cranking Seau's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Seau! He's tightened the choke and Seau is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonas Wenkel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Danza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who's the Boss. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Danza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fettucini moves out of range of the strikes.
Tony Danza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fettucini closes the distance and clinches.
Danza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fettucini clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fettucini trying to control the position but Danza manages to sink in the hooks.
Fettucini turns into Danza and is now in his guard.
Danza trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fettucini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fettucini, into his guard.
Danza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fettucini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danza trying to control but Fettucini is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danza passes Fettucini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danza controlling the action here.
Fettucini is staying active underneath Danza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Danza.
Fettucini shoots for a takedown but Danza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Danza misses.
Danza throws a shot from downtown. Fettucini moves away and avoids it.
Danza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fettucini tries to clinch up.
Fettucini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Danza is trying to defend but Fettucini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fettucini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danza.
Danza controls Fettucini momentarily but Fettucini frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danza working for a triangle but Fettucini defends it easily.
Danza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fettucini defends well.
Fettucini thows a big elbow that misses.
Fettucini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fettucini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fettucini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fettucini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fettucini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fettucini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danza is just riding it out for now. Fettucini eventually gives up the hold.
Fettucini is breathing heavily.
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.
Danza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fettucini wants to control from the top but Danza keeps moving.
Danza controls Fettucini momentarily but Fettucini frees himself.
Danza looking for a sweep. Not yet Danza, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Danza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danza scores with a nice right hand.
Danza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fettucini takes one to the side of the head.
Fettucini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fettucini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danza swings for the body but Fettucini moves out of range.
A big left from Danza misses.
Danza looks to land a left hand but Fettucini moved out of range nicely.
Fettucini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danza just misses with a punch to the body.
Fettucini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danza lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Danza misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danza. Fettucini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danza misses with a looping left.
Fettucini fails with a takedown attempt.
Fettucini just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danza's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fettucini stopping the sweep attempt from Danza.
Danza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fettucini tries to free his leg and advance position but Danza is retaining full guard.
Fettucini trying to control but Danza is working from the bottom.
Danza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fettucini passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fettucini is trying to control the action in half guard but Danza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danza is looking to control Fettucini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danza avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fettucini clinches up against the cage.
Fettucini is pressed up against the cage. Danza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fettucini down to the mat. Fettucini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danza misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fettucini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fettucini closes the distance and pushes Danza back into the cage.
Danza is working for takedown but Fettucini is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fettucini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danza is aware though and is defending well.
Fettucini keeping moving, preventing Danza from controlling successfully.
Fettucini wants to hit a switch here but Danza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fettucini there!
Fettucini is squirming around, avoiding Danza's attempts to control the action.
Fettucini tries to hold on but Danza pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Danza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fettucini is trying to reverse the position but instead Danza has taken his back - oops!
Danza lands a shot to the body.
Even with his hooks in, Danza manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Danza tries to keep control of the position but Fettucini is staying busy.
Danza is trying to control but Fettucini is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fettucini wants to control but Danza is having none of it.
Fettucini tries to reverse the position but Danza maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Danza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice straight punches there by Danza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danza.
Danza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boba Fettucini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danza keeps the fight on the outside.
Danza misses with a looping right.
Danza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fettucini moves out of range of the strikes.
Fettucini tries to clinch up.
Danza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Danza prevents Fettucini from improving his position.
Danza throwing shots but Fettucini is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danza in particular looking to stall.
Fettucini trying to control but Danza postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danza is looking for a kimura but Fettucini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danza to get the leverage.
Fettucini is not content to let Danza control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fettucini tries to clinch up.
Danza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danza looks to throw the jab but Fettucini is out of range.
Danza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Danza misses.
Danza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fettucini was well out of range. Poor timing from Danza.
Fettucini wants to clinch up but Danza keeps it at a distance.
Fettucini ducks under a wild hook from Danza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown but Danza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fettucini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danza - the referee stops the clock and Fettucini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danza. Fettucini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body punch from Danza.
Danza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Danza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tony Danza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fettucini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danza controlling his opponent.
Fettucini wants to control but Danza is having none of it.
Danza controlling his opponent.
Fettucini is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini tries to lock up and control but Danza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fettucini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Danza has control of Fettucini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fettucini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Danza controlling his opponent.
Boba Fettucini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Danza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Danza trying to control but Fettucini is having none of it.
Fettucini is trying to escape the mount.
Danza unloads with some shots from mount but Fettucini bucks and avoids them well.
Danza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danza works his way to his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Danza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danza 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Danza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rullo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Czech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony X - The Serpent's Kiss . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rullo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Czech!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czech misses with a body shot.
Czech is looking to clinch.
Gracie slips a straight right by Czech.
Nice takedown defense from Czech. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Jab from Czech.
Czech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Czech is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Czech scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gracie manages to mount him!
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Czech defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie won't let Czech get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Czech can't escape the position.
Czech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Czech wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Czech is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czech is trying to escape the mount.
Czech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Czech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Czech is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Czech frees his head quite easily.
Gracie trying to control but Czech is having none of it.
Czech is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for a submission but Czech is keeping him at bay.
Czech wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Czech is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Czech is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Czech frees his head quite easily.
Czech keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Czech is having none of it.
Czech tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Czech is squirming around nicely.
Czech tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Czech is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Czech is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Czech is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Czech is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rullo Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Czech misses.
Czech throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Czech thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Czech misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Czech defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Czech sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czech blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Czech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Czech.
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.
Czech throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Czech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Czech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Czech. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Czech.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Czech moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Rullo Gracie has been cut.
Czech throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Czech throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Czech.
Czech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czech looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter Czech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Czech.
Czech fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Czech misses its intended target.
Czech misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Czech sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Czech moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Czech showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rullo Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Czech tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Czech to the ground. Czech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Czech misses with a looping right.
Czech throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Czech fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Czech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czech throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Czech.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Czech as he avoids it easily.
Peter Czech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Czech misses the shot to the body.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Czech looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Czech has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czech, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Czech is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czech is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie working away.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Czech is defending well.
Czech gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Czech is defending the position.
Czech is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czech wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czech is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Czech looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Czech throws out the jab.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Czech circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Czech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Czech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Czech tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czech throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czech closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rullo Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rullo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jin Shotokahn enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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, Buck Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shotokahn manages to avoid it.
Shotokahn loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Shotokahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shotokahn sizes up Savage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shotokahn cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage takes a swing at Shotokahn's ribcage but misses.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a combination that misses
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Savage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shotokahn manages to avoid it.
A big left from Shotokahn misses.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shotokahn wants to get back to his feet.
Shotokahn wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Shotokahn is trying to control but can't.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shotokahn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shotokahn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like Savage is going to stand back up.
Savage prevents Shotokahn from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shotokahn lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Savage takes a swing at Shotokahn's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Shotokahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shotokahn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shotokahn duly obliges.
Savage is rocked!
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotokahn digs a good hook to Savage's body.
Shotokahn lands a jab.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage seems to have got his legs back now.
Shotokahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage tries to move into range but Shotokahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage swings for the body but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Shotokahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shotokahn as he jumps to the side.
Savage defending well as Shotokahn loads up on a big left hand.
Savage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shotokahn circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shotokahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shotokahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shotokahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Shotokahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage slips under a jab from Shotokahn.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn avoids the body shot from Savage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotokahn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shotokahn with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shotokahn rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shotokahn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotokahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shotokahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shotokahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
Savage is looking to wear down Shotokahn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Savage misses.
Shotokahn misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shotokahn is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage tries to stand and escape but Shotokahn is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shotokahn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shotokahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shotokahn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shotokahn keeping full guard, as Savage 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.
Savage trying to control but Shotokahn 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.
Shotokahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jin Shotokahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Shotokahn misses its intended target.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shotokahn's head.
Shotokahn is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotokahn.
Savage scores with a body shot.
Shotokahn misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shotokahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage tries for a takedown but Shotokahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shotokahn tries a low kick but Savage avoids it.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn wants to stand up but Savage is controlling him.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shotokahn wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage is looking to advance position but Shotokahn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage dominated that second round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shotokahn lands with a good body shot.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
Shotokahn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shotokahn throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Shotokahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Shotokahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left and a right from Shotokahn both land. Nice combination.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shotokahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shotokahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shotokahn.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses the jab.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shotokahn!
Savage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Savage prevents Shotokahn from getting the reversal.
Shotokahn bucks up and throws Savage to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Shotokahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Shotokahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shotokahn throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Shotokahn tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shotokahn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Shotokahn sprawls well.
Shotokahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shotokahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shotokahn tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shotokahn to the ground. Shotokahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shotokahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotokahn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shotokahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savage stalling.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Shotokahn is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Shotokahn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shotokahn is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
Shotokahn is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buck Savage.
I think Savage 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Godsmack- Cryin' Like A Bitch as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lakovic.
A big right from Lakovic misses.
Lakovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lakovic misses the target.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lakovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakovic manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lakovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Lakovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lakovic looking to pass the guard.
Diaz has his feet on Lakovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lakovic circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lakovic is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lakovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Lakovic also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz lands with a straight right. Lakovic didn't see that one coming.
Lakovic tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lakovic motions for Diaz to come forward. Lakovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Lakovic.
Ricardo Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lakovic tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Lakovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lakovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz clinches.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Lakovic throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Lakovic only half commits.
Lakovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lakovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Lakovic.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz leaves Lakovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakovic shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to clinch
and Lakovic counters with a head kick.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Lakovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Lakovic is avoiding it.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lakovic.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lakovic backwards.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Lakovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Lakovic's head.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Lakovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Lakovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lakovic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Lakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Lakovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Lakovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lakovic misses with a low kick.
Lakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lakovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lakovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Lakovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lakovic backs up against the cage.
Diaz lands a jab to Lakovic's midsection.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lakovic.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lakovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Lakovic also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lakovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Lakovic also avoids with ease.
Diaz tries to clinch but Lakovic is having none of it.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Lakovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a combination. Lakovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lakovic misses with a straight left.
Diaz works Lakovic's body with a nice hook.
Lakovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lakovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Diaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch lands to the side of Lakovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lakovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Lakovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Lakovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lakovic eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Lakovic has control of the leg.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Lakovic is controlling him
Lakovic is working for an americana but Diaz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lakovic was thinking about the submission.
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lakovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Lakovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lakovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Lakovic is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lakovic moves out of range.
Lakovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lakovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
A jab from Lakovic misses.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lakovic.
Diaz clinches up with Lakovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
A body shot lands from Lakovic.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Lakovic's ribcage. Lakovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Lakovic connects with a high kick.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lakovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakovic, right into the meat.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lakovic circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lakovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Lakovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lakovic at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lakovic counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Sasha Lakovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Lakovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Lakovic also avoids with ease.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Lakovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Lakovic tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lakovic misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lakovic.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lakovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lakovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lakovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lakovic prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Lakovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Diaz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lakovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lakovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Lakovic's ribcage. Lakovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to bum rush Lakovic with a series of wild strikes but Lakovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lakovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Lakovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Lakovic both land. Nice combination.
Diaz clinches but Lakovic breaks the clinch
and Lakovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Lakovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lakovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lakovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz wants to control but Lakovic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lakovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lakovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Lakovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Lakovic swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lakovic's guard.
Lakovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz stands up.
Lakovic misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Lakovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lakovic moves out of range.
Lakovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lakovic clinches but Diaz breaks the clinch
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Lakovic with a series of wild strikes but Lakovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lakovic off the cage and back into rage.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lakovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Lakovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lakovic lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lakovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lakovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Lakovic wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diaz gets to his feet - Lakovic follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakovic, right into the meat.
Lakovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Lakovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Lakovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lakovic takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lakovic backwards.
Lakovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lakovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Diaz.
Lakovic misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakovic dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lakovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Diaz dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lakovic avoids them all with ease.
Lakovic motions for Diaz to come forward. Lakovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Lakovic misses.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Lakovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lakovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lakovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Lakovic connects with a body shot.
Diaz punishes Lakovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Lakovic throws and low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Lakovic misses with a body punch
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lakovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lakovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swings for the body but Lakovic moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a combination
letting Lakovic counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Lakovic throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Lakovic only half commits.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lakovic lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lakovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Lakovic thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lakovic is just out of range.
Lakovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lakovic is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Lakovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Lakovic trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.
Diaz has control of Lakovic's left arm, preventing Lakovic from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Lakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Lakovic's posture.
Lakovic looking to pass the guard.
Lakovicis looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard.
Lakovic wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Lakovic is controlling the position.
Lakovic wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lakovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz leaves Lakovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sasha Lakovic.
I think Lakovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Diaz!
Ricardo Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
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