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BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Indiana Jeans (ranked 6084 p4p, 2428 weight class) and Kyosti Tammisto (ranked 592 p4p, 314 weight class). Kyosti Tammisto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Indiana Jeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyosti Tammisto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Jeans.
Tammisto lands with a hook. Jeans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tammisto gets a double leg takedown into Jeans's guard.
Jeans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tammisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Tammisto is working Jeans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jeans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tammisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tammisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tammisto is in close to Jeans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tammisto won't allow Jeans to sweep him here.
Tammisto connects with a couple of short punches.
Jeans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeans tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jeans looking to control but Tammisto passes into half guard.
Jeans is looking to improve his position.
Jeans is working hard here to advance position.
Jeans trying to control but Tammisto postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tammisto slips a nice elbow through Jeans's hands, connecting with Jeans's forehead.
Jeans is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammisto winds up and cracks Jeans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeans taking some punishment here, with Tammisto in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tammisto lands a nice short elbow.
Tammisto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jeans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tammisto pulls his head out easily.
Jeans taking some punishment here, with Tammisto in his half guard.
Tammisto drops an elbow to the side of Jeans's head.
Nice strikes from Tammisto there.
 Jeans is rocked!
Tammisto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jeans defend it? Tammisto steps over the head and cranks it - Jeans is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tammisto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyosti Tammisto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Murphy (ranked 1602 p4p, 23672 weight class) and Henry Hazlitt (ranked 185 p4p, 564 weight class). Patrick Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Hazlitt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Hazlitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Hazlitt is working away.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazlitt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Hazlitt dodges it nicely.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Hazlitt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Hazlitt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazlitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy is in close to Hazlitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a solid left hand.
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hazlitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Hazlitt's brow.
Murphy pushing down on Hazlitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Hazlitt wants to sweep but Murphy has passed to side control!
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy wants to control but Hazlitt is keeping him busy.
Hazlitt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hazlitt defending against the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a big right hand but Hazlitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control the action but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy 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.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazlitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlitt.
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Hazlitt is blocking nicely.
Hazlitt wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hazlitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazlitt blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlitt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Hazlitt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy misses with a punch to the head.
Murphy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Murphy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Murphy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Murphy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hazlitt avoids them all with ease.
Hazlitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlitt works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazlitt is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Hazlitt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense.
Hazlitt throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Hazlitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hazlitt.
Hazlitt gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Hazlitt manages to retain guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Hazlitt is keeping the position.
Hazlitt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlitt can do to turn this around?
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Hazlitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
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.
Hazlitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlitt throws out the jab.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hazlitt defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Hazlitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hazlitt sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazlitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazlitt keeps working.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hazlitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlitt misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazlitt needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazlitt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlitt throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlitt is just out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazlitt's waist but Hazlitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hazlitt.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hazlitt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlitt is retaining full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Hazlitt blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlitt.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazlitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazlitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Hazlitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Marcellini (ranked 3697 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 474 p4p, 473 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Marcellini !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellini misses with a left hand
and Shebu counters with a thumping low kick.
Marcellini misses with a head kick.
Marcellini swings widly with a right hand
and Shebu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcellini swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Shebu blocks a head kick by Marcellini .
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcellini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcellini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcellini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Marcellini .
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcellini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu tries a body shot but Marcellini blocks it.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Marcellini throws an elbow that misses.
Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu slips a straight right by Marcellini .
Shebu tries to clinch but Marcellini is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu clinches.
Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcellini is defending well for now.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Marcellini .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcellini .
Marcellini tries to land a knee to the head but Shebu blocks with his arms.
Marcellini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shebu is leaning against Marcellini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shebu blocks an elbow strike from Marcellini .
A body shot lands from Shebu.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shebu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcellini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcellini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcellini throws a hook to the side of Shebu's head but Shebu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shebu tries to clinch up but Marcellini circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcellini throws a counter high kick but Shebu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shebu slips under a jab.
Marcellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcellini keeps the fight on the outside.
Shebu clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
Shebu taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcellini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcellini misses with a knee strike.
Shebu tries to work over Marcellini 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu stalling in the clinch but Marcellini improves position.
A short right from Shebu.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcellini avoids it.
Shebu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcellini lands a left hand.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Marcellini .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcellini .
Marcellini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcellini misses with an elbow over the top.
Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Marcellini controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
Marcellini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcellini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcellini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shebu at a distance.
Marcellini lands a jab to the head.
Shebu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcellini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shebu moves away.
Marcellini 's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcellini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Shebu is rocked!
Marcellini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shebu's jaw. Shebu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Marcellini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 2609 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Ibasour Sershurrapal (ranked 262 p4p, 341 weight class). Sershurrapal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smoking Snakes. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal dodges the punch combination from Kanaani.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sershurrapal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Kanaani avoids it with no problem.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanaani slips a jab and a cross from Sershurrapal.
Kanaani is looking to wear down Sershurrapal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanaani cracks a nice hook into Sershurrapal's ribs.
Kanaani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kanaani there.
Kanaani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but Kanaani is controlling well.
Kanaani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal has hold of Kanaani's hands but Kanaani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sershurrapal gets full guard.
Kanaani is sitting in close to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kanaani is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kanaani is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sershurrapal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
An out of breath Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 2495 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Cranky Smith (ranked 255 p4p, 210 weight class). Rand kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. Cranky Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cranky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Rand sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rand gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Smith is now in Rand's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rand is keeping the position for now.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand wants to sweep but no luck.
Rand is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Rand has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith feints and as Rand raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Rand's guard and throws a big left but Rand blocks it.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rand has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith stops Rand from getting back to his feet.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith wants to pass to mount but Rand is defending the position.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Rand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rand controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rand misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rand, who protects the arm well.
Rand can't do much from the bottom here.
Rand is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Rand denies him.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith 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.
Rand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rand!
Rand really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rand is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Rand manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rand is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand just holding on.
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rand looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranky Smith!
Cranky Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Danny Rand spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 2419 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Darren Dos Santos (ranked 250 p4p, 287 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Itzpapalotltotec might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Dos Santos has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155
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153
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a huge left! Dos Santos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Itzpapalotltotec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dos Santos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Itzpapalotltotec!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
A victorious Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Darren Dos Santos was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't like the fight but took it anyway because I'm a warrior and it was the first fight on a new deal. We'll be back. I look forward to what's next. Thank you to Conquer and Big Chief Nutrition. (Translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bieke (ranked 3898 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Sam Cooper (ranked 387 p4p, 377 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Bieke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bieke throws out the jab.
Cooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Bieke throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Tim Bieke has been cut.
Jab from Cooper.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Bieke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bieke misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bieke.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Bieke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieke loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Bieke throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Bieke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Bieke's head.
Tim Bieke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Bieke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bieke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieke misses with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Bieke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Bieke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Bieke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Bieke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bieke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bieke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bieke thinking.
Cooper lands with a good body shot.
Bieke is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bieke manages to avoid it.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Bieke avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bieke rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Bieke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Bieke misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Tim Bieke's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Bieke misses.
Bieke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bieke misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Bieke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Bieke is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bieke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooper can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bieke.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biekes head.
Tim Bieke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bieke backwards.
Bieke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Jeez, Tim Bieke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bieke tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Bieke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Cooper!
Sam Cooper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kapy Lehma (ranked 2905 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 367 p4p, 343 weight class). Roger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Under Jolly Roger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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28
212
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kapy Lehma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapy Lehma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roger manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehma.
Roger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown but Lehma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehma scores with a jab. Roger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lehma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Roger misses.
Kapy Lehma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roger has his takedown stuffed
and Lehma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapy Lehma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Roger.
Roger misses with a left hand
and Lehma counters with a stiff right hand.
Roger is rocked!
Lehma finds Roger's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Roger flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lehma lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Roger will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kapy Lehma!
In his post fight interview, Kapy Lehma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 706 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 85 p4p, 152 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl shoots for a takedown but Mantle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahl to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantle is pulling down on Rahl's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahl, at least for the moment.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mantle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rahl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle passes to full mount!
Rahl wants to control but Mantle is having none of it.
Mantle controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mantle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rahl can't escape the position.
Rahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahl defending well though.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Rahl is holding on to half guard well.
Rahl has hold of Mantle's hands but Mantle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle prevents Rahl from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here.
Mantle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mantle swivels and escapes.
Mantle catches Rahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahl quickly recovers to half guard.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head.
Mantle working Rahl over with strikes.
Rahl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl trying to control the position.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Mantle controlling him for the moment.
Rahl is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
Rahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Rahl blocks nicely.
Mantle trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahl's head.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Mantle.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl misses with a takedown
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mantle cracks Rahl with a big right hand but Rahl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Mantle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mantle happy to just control the position for now.
Rahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rahl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle 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.
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rahl stops a takedown attempt from Mantle.
Rahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle tightens his grip and picks Rahl up, before dumping him to the ground. Rahl manages to land in guard.
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is continuing to stall.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is adopting a defensive guard.
Mantle prevents Rahl from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Darken Rahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
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.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Mantle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mantle continues to drive forward.
Rahl shoots and misses
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle 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.
Rahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but Rahl persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle misses the jab.
Rahl attempts a counter takedown but Mantle avoids it well and moves away.
Mantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands with a left to the head.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantle prevents it.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Rahl lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rahl tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl fails with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Rahl's body. Rahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice straight punches there by Mantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mantle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.
Rahl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantle is trying to defend but Rahl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mantle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl throws a strike but Mantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahl, not yet.
Rahl is pulling down on Mantle's head. It's preventing any offense from Mantle, at least for the moment.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantle postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Rahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Rahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Mantle. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantle but Mantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Mantle is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Mantle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle has control of Rahl's left arm, preventing Rahl from doing any damage.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mantle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Mantle controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
Mantle has Rahl pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Mantle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mantle trying to control the position here.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rahl trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Rahl is defending well.
Rahl is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahl avoid being mounted?
Rahl tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantle is thwarting Rahl's attempts to control the position.
Rahl gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Darken Rahl.
Well Mantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Graham Mantle waved his t-shirt featuring © Trap House's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Darko (ranked 471 p4p, 343 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 10 p4p, 6 weight class). Darko comes to the cage accompanied by Ominous Drumming. Cole is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gerardo's Rico Suave. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Darko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Cole drops Darko with a beautiful combination! Darko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cole is looking for the KO!
Darko is rocked!
Cole throws an overhand right that has Darko reeling! Cole follows up with more punches and Darko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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