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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scabby Bat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lerroy jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scabby Bat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scabby Bat!
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, lerroy jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Bat is very close to passing his half guard.
Bat is looking for a kimura here.
jenkins tries to kick Bat off but Bat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
jenkins tries to get to full guard but Bat has control of the leg.
jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Bat sits in half guard.
Bat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Bat is looking for a kimura but jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bat to get the leverage.
jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
jenkins has hold of Bat's hands but Bat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and jenkins defends it well.
Bat is breathing heavily.
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.
jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Bat trying to pass the guard but jenkins defending well.
Bat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
jenkins wants to control the action here but instead Bat manages to pass to full mount!
Bat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jenkins trying desperately to get to his feet.
jenkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Bat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bat prevents jenkins from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bat breaks from jenkins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Bat working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bat prevents jenkins from getting the reversal.
Bat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bat prevents jenkins from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Bat sits in half guard.
jenkins won't allow Bat to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scabby Bat 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.
Bat moves out of range of the body kick from jenkins.
jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bat circles away.
Bat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Bat is looking to take a break and control but jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
jenkins tries to get to full guard but Bat has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bat winds up and cracks jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jenkins has a hand on Bat's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bat takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bat controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bat.
Bat 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.
The referee warns jenkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Bat looking to finish jenkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for jenkins!
That's two 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.
Bat with shots to the head and body - jenkins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bat controlling from the full mount.
jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Bat.
Bat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
jenkins tries to lock up and control but Bat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bat looking to finish with strikes here!
Bat misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Bat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bat looking to ground and pound but jenkins is blocking nicely.
Bat trying to control but jenkins is having none of it.
jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bat avoids the attempt from jenkins to control.
jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bat punishing his opponent with strikes.
jenkins tries to hold on but Bat postures up.
Bat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jenkins is looking to escape.
jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bat tries to control but jenkins wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scabby Bat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Scabby Bat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jenkins throws a right and a left that Bat avoids nicely.
Bat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jenkins tries to avoid it but Bat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jenkins to the ground. jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
jenkins is looking to clinch.
jenkins misses with a wild combination.
jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Bat circles away.
jenkins dips to his left and cracks Bat with an uppercut!
jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bat gets the takedown into side control.
Bat looks up at the clock and then as jenkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jenkins is trying to control Bat's posture but Bat avoids it.
jenkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jenkins tries to improve position but can't.
Bat tries for a kimura but jenkins is defending well.
Bat trying to control the position but jenkins is working away.
jenkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bat working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bat wants to control but jenkins is keeping him busy.
jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Bat keeps moving and retains side control.
Bat trying to control the position but jenkins is working away.
jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Bat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scabby Bat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Bat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but jenkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jenkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
jenkins lands with a nice combination. Bat backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bat shoots in and bounces jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bat passes jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bat scores with a couple of nice shots.
jenkins is trying to stand.
jenkins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bat passes into side control!
Bat scores with punches from side control.
jenkins is trying to buck Bat off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
jenkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Bat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scabby Bat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jenkins tries to reverse the position but Bat maintains control.
Bat dominating with strikes here.
lerroy jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bat controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scabby Bat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bat, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scabby Bat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escovedo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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267 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfie Norks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Escovedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norks lands a big head kick that sends Escovedo tumbling to the mat! Norks takes a step backwards and waves Escovedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alonso Escovedo has been cut.
Norks throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escovedo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escovedo looks gassed!
Norks lands a big head kick that sends Escovedo tumbling to the mat! Norks takes a step backwards and waves Escovedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escovedo is rocked!
Norks connects with a solid leg kick.
Norks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norks, right into the meat.
Norks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norks.
Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Norks scores with a body shot.
Norks tries to clinch there but Escovedo circles away.
Norks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alfie Norks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escovedo's sensitive parts.
Norks tries to clinch there but Escovedo circles away.
Norks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escovedo will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norks scores with a head kick.
Norks lands a big head kick that sends Escovedo tumbling to the mat! Norks takes a step backwards and waves Escovedo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escovedo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norks. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Norks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Alonso Escovedo's cut even more.
Norks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norks is looking to slow Escovedo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norks thumps Escovedo with a low kick.
Norks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norks delivers a nice body kick.
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norks cracks the inside of Escovedo's front leg.
Norks is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norks.
Norks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Norks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norks.
Norks throws a head kick that misses.
Norks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escovedo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Escovedo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norks.
Norks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norks throws a nice head kick!
Escovedo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norks. Norks obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norks scoring well with a low kick there.
Norks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escovedo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norks.
Norks scoring well with a low kick there.
Norks misses with a head kick.
Escovedo moves out of range as Norks throws a body kick.
Norks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escovedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norks pushes Escovedo away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Norks.
Norks throws a head kick that Escovedo semi-blocks.
Norks throws a chopping leg kick but Escovedo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norks throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escovedo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escovedo avoids the head kick by Norks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Norks is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norks.
Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Escovedo moves out of range easily.
Norks moves in looking to clinch but Escovedo pushes him off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escovedo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Norks has got the better of the exchanges.
Norks tries to clinch up.
Norks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Norks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alfie Norks is winning the standup battle so far.
Norks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escovedo. That did some damage!
Escovedo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escovedo avoids the head kick by Norks.
Norks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escovedo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escovedo.
Norks throws a leg kick but Escovedo moved away.
Escovedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alonso Escovedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escovedo.
Norks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alfie Norks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norks closes the distance and clinches.
Norks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norks manages to break the clinch.
Escovedo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escovedo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norks can pounce on him.
Norks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norks throws a head kick that half lands.
Escovedo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norks. Norks obviously looking to wear him down.
Norks throws a head kick that Escovedo semi-blocks.
Escovedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norks.
Norks moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.
Escovedo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norks just leaning against Escovedo, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Escovedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norks lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Norks.
Norks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escovedo's defenses.
Norks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escovedo's sensitive parts.
Norks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norks misses with an uppercut. Escovedo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Norks lands a head kick!
Norks throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
Norks scores with a push kick.
Norks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escovedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escovedo shoots in and drives through. Norks sprawls well.
Norks throws a head kick that misses.
Norks tries to clinch but Escovedo is having none of it.
Norks is looking to wear down Escovedo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escovedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norks.
Norks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norks scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norks instigates a clinch.
Norks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Norks.
Norks lands a knee to the body.
Norks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escovedo checks a low kick from Norks.
Norks connects with a solid leg kick.
Norks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norks misses with a head kick.
Norks lands with a nice body punch.
Escovedo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norks throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escovedo's sensitive parts.
Norks thumps Escovedo with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norks!
Alonso Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norks tries to clinch but Escovedo is having none of it.
Norks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escovedo's head.
Norks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norks dodges the punch combination from Escovedo.
Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Escovedo moves out of range easily.
Escovedo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norks.
Norks misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norks misses with a leg kick.
Escovedo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escovedo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Norks.
Norks takes one to the chin there.
Norks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escovedo misses with a looping left.
Escovedo blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Escovedo.
Norks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escovedo's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norks thumps Escovedo with a low kick.
Norks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escovedo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alfie Norks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo blocks a head kick by Norks.
Escovedo avoids the body shot from Norks.
Escovedo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escovedo there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escovedo blocks a head kick by Norks.
Norks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norks is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfie Norks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfie Norks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio James!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tooreal avoids it really well and circles away.
Tooreal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tooreal closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Tooreal pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a takedown
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Tooreal to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tooreal drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tooreal is looking for the KO!
James is rocked!
It looks like Antonio James has been cut.
A combination from Tooreal does no damage.
Tooreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooreal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
Tooreal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Tooreal scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal misses with a series of wild punches.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tooreal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tooreal lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Tooreal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Tooreal finish him?
Tooreal misses with a two punch combination.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Tooreal is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Tooreal counters with a nice body kick.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
Tooreal throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tooreal looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Tooreal tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Tooreal misses.
Tooreal shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Tooreal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tooreal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal clinches up against the cage.
Tooreal can't break the clinch.
Tooreal is trying to break free.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tooreal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tooreal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Tooreal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tooreal manages to break the clinch.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tooreal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tooreal throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Tooreal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tooreal throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends James stumbling backwards into the cage! James bounces back off the cage towards Tooreal, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tooreal lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tooreal celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dwayne Tooreal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover has chosen Bend Over as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
195 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Need throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Need throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Need fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo Need seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Dover darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover is stalling here. Need is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dover seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Need has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dover is trying to strike from the bottom but Need has passed into full mount.
Need controlling from the full mount.
Dover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need lands a nice shot to the head.
Need looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Need lands a nice shot to the head.
Dover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Need slows the pace down in half guard.
Need scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover gets back to full guard.
Need wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Dover working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Need has passed into half guard!
Dover is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Need jumps into side control!
Dover is looking for a sweep.
Need will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dover is looking for a sweep.
Need happy to just control the position for now.
Need 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.
Dover regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need is nestled in close to Dover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Need winds up and cracks Dover with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Need seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Need wants to control but Dover is keeping him busy.
Need working Dover over with strikes.
Need looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Need content to control rather than advance.
Dover punching from the bottom.
Dover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dover is refusing to be controlled, as Need sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Need is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Need seems content to control.
Dover looking for submissions off his back.
Need scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dover is not content to let Need control the position.
Need trying to control the pace.
Dover is refusing to be controlled, as Need sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need 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.
Need is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dover's half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Apollo Need.
Need shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Need cracks Dover with an open hand slap.
Need fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dover sprawls well initially but Need persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Need is working for a submission of some sort.
Dover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Need thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Need slips a nice elbow through Dover's hands, connecting with Dover's forehead.
Dover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is looking to control Need's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover looking for submissions off his back.
Dover taking some punishment here, with Need in his half guard.
Dover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Need pulls his head out easily.
Dover is looking to control Need's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Need uses his free foot to push down on Dover's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dover.
Apollo Need overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Need jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dover manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Need works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dover can't do much from the bottom here.
Dover tries to improve position but can't.
Dover trying to remain calm as Need controls from the top position.
Dover on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Need tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dover strikes from the bottom but Need takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Dover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need is looking for a kimura here.
Dover trying to control but Need postures up.
Dover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Need pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Need throwing strikes but missing.
Need's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Need preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dover working a defensive guard here.
Need controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Need doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Need manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover controls Need momentarily but Need frees himself.
Need preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Need throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
Dover fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Need sprawls well initially but Dover persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Need stuffs the takedown attempt from Dover. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Need feints and as Dover raises his hands in defense, Need changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Need lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Need sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Need is aware though and is defending well.
Need working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Need defends it easily.
Need connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Need is aware though and is defending well.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Need content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dover's head.
Need pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Need is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Need wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Need with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dover trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick from Need.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Need darts in trying to clinch
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Need tries for a takedown but Dover circles away easily
and Dover counters with a low kick, right behind Need 's knee.
Need jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Need with a poor takedown
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Need manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dover has Need in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Need slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dover.
Dover taking some punishment here, with Need in his half guard.
Need throwing shots but Dover is blocking nicely.
Dover actively working from the bottom here.
Dover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Dover tries to roll over but Need keeps him under control.
Need looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Need seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Apollo Need is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dover misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dover manages to get to full guard.
Need controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Apollo Need.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Need, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Need!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship has chosen Dead Man's Party as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
192 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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26
196 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Sadia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadia cracks Blankenship with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sadia throws a series of punches but Blankenship avoids them all with ease.
Sadia throws a good cross that connects.
Blankenship fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blankenship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blankenship moves forwards but Sadia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sadia scores with a jab.
Sadia throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship is looking to clinch but Sadia is avoiding it.
Blankenship misses with a low kick.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship looks gassed!
Sadia cracks Blankenship with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sadia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blankenship to stand back up!
Blankenship is rocked!
Sadia lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Blankenship falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Sadia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrianus Vanderburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
191 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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201 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrianus Vanderburg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanderburg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Vanderburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanderburg slips under a jab.
Vanderburg lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Vanderburg throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Silva stalks Vanderburg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanderburg's face. Vanderburg staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanderburg misses with a low kick.
Vanderburg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderburg is just out of range.
Vanderburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanderburg.
Vanderburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderburg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva looks for a takedown but Vanderburg sprawls well.
Silva is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Vanderburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanderburg sprawls well. Vanderburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Vanderburg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanderburg takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glenardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vanderburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vanderburg misses with a body shot.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Vanderburg back into the cage.
Vanderburg taking a breather.
Vanderburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has Vanderburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanderburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderburg looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanderburg misses with an elbow strike.
Vanderburg is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Vanderburg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva has Vanderburg pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanderburg misses with an elbow strike.
Silva just leaning against Vanderburg, taking a breather.
Vanderburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanderburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vanderburg's half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Vanderburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrianus Vanderburg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Vanderburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanderburg. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adrianus Vanderburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Vanderburg's head but Vanderburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanderburg slips under a jab from Silva.
Vanderburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderburg avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanderburg as he connects with a hook.
Vanderburg throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Vanderburg.
Vanderburg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanderburg throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Vanderburg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Vanderburg against the cage but Vanderburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Vanderburg's head but Vanderburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adrianus Vanderburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a jab when Vanderburg was well out of range.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but Vanderburg avoids them all with ease.
Vanderburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vanderburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Vanderburg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vanderburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanderburg doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva stuns Vanderburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adrianus Vanderburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva takes a swing at Vanderburg's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanderburg doesn't seem phased though.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Vanderburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Vanderburg slips the punch.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Vanderburg slips the punch.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Vanderburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanderburg.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries for a kimura but Vanderburg is defending well.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Silva dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Vanderburg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanderburg is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a right hand that Vanderburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderburg also avoids with ease.
Vanderburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanderburg should have avoided that one.
Vanderburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanderburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanderburg.
Vanderburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanderburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanderburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderburg was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Vanderburg blocks nicely.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Vanderburg is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva won't allow Vanderburg to get back to his feet.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva stops Vanderburg from getting back to his feet.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Vanderburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vanderburg pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vanderburg takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva cracks Vanderburg with an open hand slap.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva throws a right hand that Vanderburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderburg also avoids with ease.
Vanderburg walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva avoids the body shot from Vanderburg.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Vanderburg slips the punch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Vanderburg shows good takedown defense.
Silva blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenardo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahim Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. Fabian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Game. Aydine Antona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rahim Fabian's chin.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rahim Fabian!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabian misses with a wild body shot.
Antona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabian.
Fabian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fabian swings for the body but Antona moves out of range.
Fabian throws a head kick that misses.
Antona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antona wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antona.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antona.
Rahim Fabian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antona.
Antona avoids a kick to the body.
Antona lands a big head kick that sends Fabian tumbling to the mat! Antona takes a step backwards and waves Fabian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fabian is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Antona throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Fabian is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aydine Antona!
Aydine Antona retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kongo comes to the cage accompanied by .... Fitzwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RATM - Killing in The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzwell manages to avoid it.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fitzwell has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kongo swivels and escapes.
Kongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Kongo. No joy for Fitzwell on that attempt.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Fitzwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheick Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kongo stuns Fitzwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo sizes up Fitzwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kongo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kongo loads up on a big right hand but Fitzwell slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Kongo.
Fitzwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kongo. Kongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzwell looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo feints and then cracks Fitzwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzwell down.
Kongo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fitzwell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo keeps Fitzwell at a distance using the push kick.
Kongo is looking to slow Fitzwell down with leg kicks.
Kongo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fitzwell will feel that in the morning.
Fitzwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzwell moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kongo lands a front kick.
Fitzwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kongo feints and then cracks Fitzwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzwell down.
Kongo feints and then cracks Fitzwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzwell down.
Cheick Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kongo. Fitzwell shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kongo. That's going to slow Fitzwell down.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to land a leg kick but Fitzwell is out of range.
Kongo throws a head kick but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Fitzwell avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Kongo misses with a body kick.
Fitzwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzwell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kongo has got the better of the exchanges.
Kongo misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A leg kick checked by Fitzwell.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kongo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo throws a head kick but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Kongo takes a swing at Fitzwell's ribcage but misses.
Fitzwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kongo is fending him off so far but Fitzwell persists. Nope, Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzwell can do to turn this around?
Kongo thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzwell's side.
Fitzwell has a takedown stuffed.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Fitzwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kongo. Kongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kongo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzwell's sensitive parts.
Kongo scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kongo.
Fitzwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kongo throws a leg kick but Fitzwell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzwell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a right and a left that Fitzwell avoids nicely.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Richard Fitzwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo thumps Fitzwell with a low kick.
Kongo lands a head kick!
Fitzwell avoids the head kick by Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kongo stuffs the takedown.
Fitzwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzwell blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Fitzwell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo thumps Fitzwell with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzwell is defended easily by Kongo.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Fitzwell.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kongo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Kongo slams his shin into Fitzwell's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo thumps Fitzwell with a low kick.
Fitzwell ducks right into an uppercut from Kongo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo clearly takes 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.
Kongo scores with a jab to the body.
Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzwell. Fitzwell gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Kongo.
Kongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzwell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kongo, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzwell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwell needs to keep his hands up - Kongo had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kongo, right into the meat.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kongo.
Kongo cracks the inside of Fitzwell's front leg.
Kongo feints and then cracks Fitzwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzwell down.
Kongo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kongo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzwell. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Kongo.
Fitzwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzwell shoots in and bounces Kongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fitzwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo 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.
Kongo pulls Fitzwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzwell from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo had his way with Richard Fitzwell in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kongo swivels and escapes.
Fitzwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kongo pinned against the cage. Kongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzwell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fitzwell slips a straight right by Kongo.
Kongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzwell checks a leg kick.
Fitzwell moves out of range of the body kick from Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fitzwell with that takedown attempt.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Fitzwell.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kongo. Fitzwell shrugs it off though.
Fitzwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kongo. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzwell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzwell avoids a kick to the body.
Kongo looks for the body kick but Fitzwell saw that one coming.
Kongo throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo thows a body shot but no joy.
Cheick Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kongo throws a push kick but Fitzwell slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Fitzwell with that takedown attempt.
Kongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richard Fitzwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kongo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheick Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kongo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:40
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Kongo!
Cheick Kongo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus The Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabba Hutt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus The Bus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bus.
The Bus throws a looping overhand right but Hutt ducks down to avoid it.
The Bus thows a body shot but no joy.
The Bus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutt is just out of range.
The Bus misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bus. Hutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bus throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
Hutt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown but The Bus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Bus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutt is just out of range.
Hutt avoids the body shot from The Bus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hutt.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
Hutt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Bus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutt manages to avoid it.
The Bus closes the distance and clinches.
Hutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hutt shoots in and drives through. The Bus sprawls well.
Hutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hutt lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutt tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bus is retaining full guard.
The Bus is pulling down on Hutt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hutt, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutt trying to control but The Bus is working from the bottom.
The Bus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Hutt looking to pass the guard.
The Bus pushes Hutt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Bus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
The Bus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bus.
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from The Bus. No joy for Hutt on that attempt.
Hutt dives in and grabs The Bus's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Bus pushes down on Hutt's head and hops out.
Gus The Bus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Bus throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutt manages to avoid it.
The Bus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hutt keeps the fight on the outside.
The Bus is looking to wear down Hutt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bus.
Hutt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bus. Hutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutt shoots in for a double leg but The Bus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Bus sprawls well. The Bus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bus lands a nice shot that snaps Hutt's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Bus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Bus misses with an uppercut.
The Bus misses with a two punch combination.
The Bus throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
The Bus scores with a punch to the head.
The Bus connects with the punch.
The Bus misses with a looping left.
The Bus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutt shoots in but The Bus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hutt closes the distance and clinches up with The Bus, looking for a takedown. Hutt pushes The Bus against the cage but The Bus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Bus misses with a body shot.
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutt fails with a takedown attempt.
The Bus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutt.
The Bus leaves Hutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus swings for the body but Hutt moves out of range.
Hutt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Bus misses the shot to the body.
Hutt throws a low kick, looking for The Bus's leg but The Bus calmly moves out of range.
The Bus throws a hook but Hutt blocks it.
The Bus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hutt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bus tries to avoid it but Hutt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bus to the ground. The Bus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Bus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutt.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutt moves away.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutt moves away.
Hutt throws a push kick but The Bus slaps the foot to one side.
The Bus takes a swing at Hutt's ribcage but misses.
Hutt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hutt showed some decent athleticism there.
Hutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hutt closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bus circles away.
Hutt fails to land the takedown.
The Bus scores with a shot to the body.
Gus The Bus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bus. Hutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by The Bus. Beautiful body shot.
The Bus misses with a body shot.
The Bus lands a nice looking body shot.
Hutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Bus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hutt trying to control the position but The Bus is working away.
The ground and pound from Hutt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Bus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Bus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hutt.
Hutt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bus keeps working.
Hutt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Bus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hutt throws a series of punches but The Bus moves out of range.
Hutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Bus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutt somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bus lands the left hand.
Gus The Bus is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bus misses with a body shot.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Bus throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Bus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hutt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Bus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hutt on the ground.
Hutt throwing strikes here but The Bus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hutt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Bus turns into him and now he's in Hutt's guard.
Hutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutt controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Bus thuds a left hand into Hutt's body.
The Bus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hutt shoots for a takedown but The Bus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hutt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Bus lands a nice hook to Hutt's body. Hutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Bus lands a head shot.
The Bus throws a good cross that connects.
Hutt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hutt seems to be looking for submissions.
Hutt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt wants to advance to full mount but The Bus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Bus holds on and takes a little breather.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Bus keeping moving, preventing Hutt from controlling successfully.
Hutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hutt throws and elbow that misses. The Bus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hutt's guard. Nice move by The Bus!
Hutt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Bus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Bus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Bus's guard.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Bus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hutt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bus is keeping the position for now.
The Bus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Bus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Hutt passes into half guard.
The Bus is trying to get back to full guard.
The Bus wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Bus just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bus lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus had his way with Jabba Hutt in 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. This is the final round!
Hutt thows a body shot but no joy.
The Bus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from The Bus. No joy for Hutt on that attempt.
Hutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hutt misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from The Bus misses.
Hutt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bus tries to avoid it but Hutt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bus to the ground. The Bus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Bus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hutt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus misses the jab.
Hutt throws a leg kick but The Bus checks it.
Hutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bus pinned against the cage. The Bus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown but The Bus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Bus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bus.
Hutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bus.
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.
The Bus throws a sloppy body shot
and Hutt counters with a shoot takedown. The Bus fights it but they end up in guard.
The Bus working a defensive guard here.
Hutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hutt controlling from the top position.
The Bus wants to get back to his feet but Hutt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hutt trying to control but The Bus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Bus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
The Bus keeping moving, preventing Hutt from controlling successfully.
Hutt passes The Bus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Bus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Bus tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hutt wants to control but The Bus is keeping him busy.
Hutt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hutt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hutt misses with a head shot.
The Bus is squirming around, avoiding Hutt's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabba Hutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Bus 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus The Bus!
Gus The Bus retains his super heavyweight title!
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