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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tosh Manosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manosh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steady mobbin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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191 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tosh Manosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manosh throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manosh moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manosh.
Manosh throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Manosh misses with a double jab
and Manosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Manosh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manosh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tosh Manosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Manosh lands a jab-cross combination.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Manosh's body. Manosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Manosh ducked under it nicely.
Manosh misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Manosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manosh punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Manosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manosh misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manosh lands a two punch combo.
Reynolds is rocked!
Manosh feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Reynolds crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tosh Manosh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boston Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Gabriel Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Boston Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigues. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Gracie 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.
Gracie scores with a one two! Rodrigues had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie works over Rodrigues's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rodrigues. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Rodrigues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabriel Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie clinches.
Rodrigues has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigues drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Rodrigues has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues can't get the takedown.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodrigues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigues looking for a takedown.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivano Rodriguez Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Campos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivano Rodriguez Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivano Rodriguez Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez Jr has closed the distance and engaged Campos in a clinch.
Rodriguez Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Campos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez Jr has Campos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez Jr tightens his grip and picks Campos up, before dumping him to the ground. Campos manages to land in guard.
Rodriguez Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos controls Rodriguez Jr momentarily but Rodriguez Jr frees himself.
Campos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez Jr defends well.
Rodriguez Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Campos is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rodriguez Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Campos's body to avoid the submission. Campos has instead reached around Rodriguez Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Campos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Campos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza slips a jab from Jackman.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Jackman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
A lazy left from Jackman finds it's target.
Souza tests Jackman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Nate Jackman has been cut.
Nate Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Jackman misses.
Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackman's head.
Souza works Jackman's body with a nice hook.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Souza slips under a jab from Jackman.
Souza lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza lands a jab.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza misses with a hook. Jackman ducked under it nicely.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza throws a shot to the body.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza drops Jackman with a nice combination! Souza dives into Jackman's guard, looking to finish!
Jackman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza advances position into side control!
Oh Jackman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackman to see if he's OK.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Souza decides to stand back up.
Jackman throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackman seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Souza is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackman.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Jackman avoids the body shot from Souza.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza thuds a left hand into Jackman's body.
Good exchange - Souza coming out on top.
Nate Jackman's cut is getting worse.
Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Souza.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackman throws out the jab.
Souza checks a low kick from Jackman.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but Jackman won't allow it.
Jackman misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza jumps guard.
Souza keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Jackman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackman throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackman defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Souza wants to stand up but Jackman is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Jackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Souza has picked Jackman up and slammed him! Jackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Souza manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackman keeps working.
Souza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Souza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Jackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza controlling from side mount.
Jackman is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to control the position but Jackman is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackman rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza can't get the takedown.
Jackman pulls guard.
Jackman is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Jackman looking for a triangle here. Souza is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Souza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Jackman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cio da Terra - Pena Branca & Xavantinho e Renato Teixeira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Obina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Alves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obina misses with a hook.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Obina tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obina.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Obina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obina dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Obina loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obina misses with a wild body shot.
Obina just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obina counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Obina.
A big left from Obina misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obina ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves takes a swing at Obina's ribcage but misses.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Obina's shoulder, as Obina tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Obina.
A shot to the body from Alves misses
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Obina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Obina. That snapped Alves's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obina moves away.
Obina moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Obina moved out of range nicely.
Obina misses with a hook.
Obina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves misses with a double jab.
A jab from Obina misses.
Obina lands with a shot to the body.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Obina counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to move into range but Obina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Obina misses with a wild body shot.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a left and a right that stings Alves.
Alves looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obina rather than just go for the knockout.
Obina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obina throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alves misses with a double jab
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alves might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obina has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Obina misses with a shot to the body
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Obina sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obina counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Obina's shoulder, as Obina tries to avoid the shot.
Obina thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Obina does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obina ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Obina throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obina. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obina misses the body punch
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonio Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obina drops Alves with a beautiful combination! Alves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obina is looking for the KO!
Alves is rocked!
It looks like Antonio Alves has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Obina finish him?
Some wild striking there from Obina.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves connects with a body shot.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Obina counters with a one-two to the body.
Barack Obina is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves digs a good body shot into Obina's ribs.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Obina.
Obina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Obina is just out of range.
Obina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obina.
Obina throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves misses the body punch
and Obina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obina.
Obina misses with a body shot
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Alves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Obina saw that one coming.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obina's head backwards.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obina throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Obina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Obina misses.
Obina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Obina.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves misses with a body punch
and Obina counters with a straight right hand.
Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obina manages to avoid it.
Obina throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Obina misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Obina's shoulder, as Obina tries to avoid the shot.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Obina slips the punch.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Obina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a series of punches but Obina avoids them all with ease.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obina throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Obina misses with a wild body shot.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Obina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obina blocks a jab.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Obina misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Obina to counter with a crisp jab.
Obina misses with a looping left.
Obina scores with a body shot.
Antonio Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Obina.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot
and Obina counters with a two punch combo.
Obina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obina 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Rawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, PJ Rawson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawson slips under a jab.
Matson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matson looks to land a right hand but Rawson moved out of range.
Matson scores with a hook.
It looks like PJ Rawson has been cut.
Rawson moves into the clinch.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Matson tries to break free but Rawson pushes him back against the cage.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Matson tries to break free but Rawson pushes him back against the cage.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Rawson lands a nice elbow.
Rawson has Matson pressed against the cage, preventing Matson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Matson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rawson blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Matson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rawson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Matson tries to circle away but Rawson has him pinned against the cage.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Rawson lands a damaging elbow.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matson's brow.
Rawson keeps control of Matson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matson takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matson's brow.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Rawson lands a damaging elbow.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Matson is trying to force a seperation but Rawson has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Matson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawson lands an elbow that stopped Matson in his tracks for a moment.
Matson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawson connects with a looping right hand.
Matson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rawson on the side of the head.
Rawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matson.
Rawson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Matson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rawson gets a clinch.
Matson lands a right hand.
Rawson lands an elbow just above Matson 's eye.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Matson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matson's brow.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Rawson.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawson.
Matson scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matson is trying to force a seperation but Rawson has the dominant position.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson presses Rawson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rawson looks gassed!
Matson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
Rawson prevents a body shot from Matson.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
Rawson prevents Matson from breaking the clinch.
Matson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matson wants to break free but Rawson has control.
Rawson keeps control of Matson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson is trying to force a seperation but Rawson has the dominant position.
Matson takes an elbow to the temple.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling the position.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawson blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matson working aggressively here.
Matson misses with some punches.
Matson working hard to break the clinch.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Matson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rawson lands an elbow that stopped Matson in his tracks for a moment.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson blocks an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Matson takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawson.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Matson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matson's defenses.
Matson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Matson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but PJ Rawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PJ Rawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matson misses with a hook.
Rawson drops his hands momentarily and Matson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
A swing and a miss from Matson.
Rawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matson.
Rawson moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.
Rawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawson closes the distance and pushes Matson back into the cage.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Rawson.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling the position.
Matson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
Matson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matson misses with the head strike.
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Rawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Matson circles away.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matson misses with a body shot.
Rawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rawson clinches with his opponent.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
Matson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawson.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
Matson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawson lands a nice elbow.
Rawson prevents Matson from breaking the clinch.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson has Matson pressed against the cage, preventing Matson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Matson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matson working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matson.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Rawson prevents a body shot from Matson.
Rawson lands a nice elbow.
Matson lands a shot to the body.
Rawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matson's defenses.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Rawson.
Rawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling the position.
Rawson keeps control of Matson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Matson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawson lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
Rawson lands a damaging elbow.
Rawson has Matson pressed against the cage, preventing Matson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling the position.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson wants to break free but Rawson has control.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Rawson blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Rawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matson's efforts to push away.
Rawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matson.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matson's efforts to push away.
Matson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson lands a nice elbow.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Rawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Matson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawson controls his hands.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Rawson prevents Matson from breaking the clinch.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matson working aggressively here.
Rawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matson's defenses.
Matson has had enough of the clinch but Rawson keeps him there for the moment.
Matson tries to throw a body punch but Rawson avoids it by throwing Matson back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Matson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PJ Rawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rawson. Rawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawson misses with a wild combination.
Rawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matson pushes Rawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
Matson is working Rawson over against the cage.
PJ Rawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josh Matson is winning the standup battle so far.
Matson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawson tries to clinch up but Matson circles away and keeps his distance.
Matson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawson wants to clinch.
A jab from Matson finds it's way through Rawson's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matson throws an overhand right that lands on Rawson's shoulder, as Rawson tries to avoid the shot.
Rawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rawson slips under a jab.
Rawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rawson moves out of range as Matson strikes.
Rawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matson throws a looping overhand right but Rawson ducks down to avoid it.
Rawson moves into range and clinches up with Matson.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Matson blocks an elbow strike from Rawson.
Matson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Matson takes an elbow to the temple.
Matson dodges an elbow strike from Rawson.
Rawson lands an elbow just above Matson 's eye.
Matson has had enough of the clinch but Rawson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Rawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawson won't allow it.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matson keeps the fight on the outside.
Matson throws a hook to the side of Rawson's head but Rawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawson tries to clinch up.
Matson swings for the body but Rawson moves out of range.
Rawson wants to clinch up but Matson keeps it at a distance.
Rawson thuds his right hand into Matson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson scores with a jab. Rawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rawson tries to clinch but Matson moves out of range.
Rawson has closed the distance and engaged Matson in a clinch.
Rawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rawson lands an elbow inside that Matson shrugs off.
Rawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rawson.
Matson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
Matson blocks the elbow strike.
Matson has had enough of the clinch but Rawson keeps him there for the moment.
Matson tries to circle away but Rawson has him pinned against the cage.
Matson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matson's brow.
Matson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Rawson.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling the position.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Rawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawson keeps control of Matson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matson's defenses.
Matson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Rawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matson's efforts to push away.
Rawson misses with an elbow strike.
Matson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Rawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matson is trying to force a seperation but Rawson has the dominant position.
Matson blocks an elbow strike.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Rawson is controlling him.
Matson avoids the elbow strike from Rawson, against the cage.
Rawson throws an elbow that misses.
Matson wants to break free but Rawson has control.
A frustrated look appears on Matson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matson wants to break free but Rawson has control.
Rawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matson blocks an elbow strike from Rawson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawson throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PJ Rawson.
I think Rawson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Rawson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Cazzeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vongkhamchanh comes to the cage accompanied by wiz khalifa - dope boys freestyle . Tommy Vongkhamchanh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Vongkhamchanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Cazzeo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cazzeo lands a nice hook to Vongkhamchanh's body. Vongkhamchanh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cazzeo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vongkhamchanh. Vongkhamchanh obviously looking to wear him down.
Pedro Cazzeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vongkhamchanh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cazzeo lands with a shot to the body.
Cazzeo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cazzeo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vongkhamchanh at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vongkhamchanh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vongkhamchanh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cazzeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tommy Vongkhamchanh has been cut.
Cazzeo misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cazzeo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazzeo tries to bum rush Vongkhamchanh with a series of wild strikes but Vongkhamchanh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cazzeo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cazzeo blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh misses with the combination.
A head kick from Vongkhamchanh lands but Cazzeo takes it in his stride.
Cazzeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vongkhamchanh is just out of range.
Vongkhamchanh moves out of range of the strikes.
Cazzeo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cazzeo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vongkhamchanh rather than just go for the knockout.
Vongkhamchanh is breathing heavily.
Cazzeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vongkhamchanh is just out of range.
Cazzeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cazzeo with a nice cross.
Cazzeo throws a combination that misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a big head kick but Cazzeo shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cazzeo throws the left hand but Vongkhamchanh avoids the punch easily.
Cazzeo misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cazzeo takes a swing at Vongkhamchanh's ribcage but misses.
Cazzeo misses with the combination.
Cazzeo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a left and a right that stings Cazzeo.
Cazzeo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a low kick, right behind Cazzeo 's knee.
Cazzeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a thumping low kick.
Vongkhamchanh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazzeo misses with an uppercut. Vongkhamchanh saw that one coming.
Cazzeo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vongkhamchanh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cazzeo avoids the head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Cazzeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cazzeo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Vongkhamchanh.
Cazzeo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cazzeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vongkhamchanh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cazzeo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Vongkhamchanh shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cazzeo is backing up but Vongkhamchanh catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cazzeo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Vongkhamchanh Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vongkhamchanh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Duplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lettu comes to the cage accompanied by Spieluhr . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jouni Lettu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Duplan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Duplan.
Lettu connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Eduardo Duplan has been cut.
Lettu throws a head kick but Duplan moves out of range.
No joy there for Duplan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duplan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lettu.
Duplan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lettu is looking to slow Duplan down with leg kicks.
Duplan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Lettu.
Duplan throws a hook to the side of Lettu's head but Lettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lettu scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duplan throws a shot from downtown. Lettu moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duplan looks gassed!
Duplan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Lettu as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Lettu does it's job there.
Lettu scores with a nice right hand.
Duplan is rocked!
A cross from Lettu lands.
Duplan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lettu finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lettu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Duplan to the canvas! Duplan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lettu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Lettu!
Jouni Lettu retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anna Lucia. Pouncy McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
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, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Kane missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGee is defended easily by Kane.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Kane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kane struggling a bit here.
McGee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kane is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane isn't going anywhere.
Kane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ron Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
Jab from Kane.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGee lands in his opponent's guard.
Kane has McGee pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane clinches up with McGee and pushes him back against the cage.
Kane connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
McGee tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Pouncy McGee has been cut.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
Kane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee is breathing heavily.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
Kane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
Kane has McGee pushed against the cage.
Kane scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kane scores with a shot to the side of McGee's head.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Kane lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kane.
A knee to the head by Kane.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ron Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kane lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Kane.
McGee jumps guard but Kane stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee tries to pull guard but Kane holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Kane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kane.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kane obliges.
Kane lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kane.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGee fails to pull guard.
Kane landing knees to the body.
Kane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee stalling the fight.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at McGee to acknowledge the strikes.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kane.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pouncy McGee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee moves out of range as Kane strikes.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kane sprawls well. Kane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
McGee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGee trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee looking for a takedown.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Kane lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
Kane lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
Kane lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped McGee in his tracks for a moment.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kane presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
McGee successfully pulls guard.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
McGee is trying to keep Kane in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Kane wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
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.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Kane takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGee shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pouncy McGee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kane wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
Kane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGee misses the body punch
and Kane counters with a nice body kick.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by McGee misses
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
McGee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Kane lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
Kane lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
McGee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kane.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kane.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Kane had a free shot at his head there.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and McGee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is controlling McGee's posture.
McGee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kane!
McGee is pushing Kane's head away, looking to escape. Kane manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
Kane wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McGee tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kane.
Kane working the body and head with strikes.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane decides to stand back up. Kane steps back and let's McGee get back to his feet.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane lands the left hand.
Kane cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane had his way with Pouncy McGee in that round.
The cut man is working on Pouncy McGee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane gets caught flat footed, as McGee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kane has escaped and now he's on top!
Kane throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
Kane trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Pouncy McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee is looking to stand back up but Kane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGee.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGee wants to hit a switch here but Kane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there!
McGee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGee can't escape the position.
Kane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kane dominating with strikes here.
Kane has control of McGee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ron Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kane blocks the strikes from McGee.
McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGee avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Kane tries to pass to full mount but McGee defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body kick there by Kane.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab 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.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kane!
Pouncy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kane.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a nice leg kick.
Kane connects with a body shot.
Ron Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane lands with a nice combination. McGee backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Kane!
Ron Kane retains his heavyweight title!
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