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SUF 8: 397 135 Finals! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Warren (ranked 4233 p4p, 5145 weight class) and Wong Bing Son (ranked 439 p4p, 479 weight class). Bing Son has chosen SAMURIA as his entrance music. Wong Bing Son has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashid Warren's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashid Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wong Bing Son!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing Son rushes Warren and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bing Son clinches.
Warren gets through Bing Son's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warren lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Wong Bing Son has been cut.
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bing Son.
Warren has Bing Son up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bing Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Son is looking to control Warren's arms but Warren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bing Son has his back to the ropes.
Bing Son is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warren is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Warren.
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bing Son wants a takedown but no success here.
Warren breaks the clinch.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Bing Son.
Bing Son looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Warren!
Warren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bing Son is just content to waste time from the top position. Warren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bing Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Warren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warren has his feet on Bing Son's thighs here. He's pushed Bing Son off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bing Son screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Warren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 5005 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Sal Rollins (ranked 530 p4p, 531 weight class). Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Jones ends up having to push Rollins into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Rollins is looking to clinch.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rollins drops back down to his feet.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rollins walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Rollins closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rollins against the ropes but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRollins.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the ropes. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the ropes. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Rollins looks winded!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Rollins gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Rollins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rollins jumps guard but Jones stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones has Rollins pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is not content to let Rollins control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Jones.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones pushes Rollins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Jones breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones rushes Rollins and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right from Rollins.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rollins just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rollins blocks an elbow strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes.
 Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
Rollins throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Rollins gets a clinch.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rollins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the ropes.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the ropes.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Rollins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rollins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Rollins as Jones shoots in.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.
Rollins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins jumps guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Rollins from improving his position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Rollins gets full guard.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Rollins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rollins against the ropes but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Rollins and presses him up against the ropes.
Rollins pulls guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rollins won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Orr (ranked 4284 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Vincente De Luca (ranked 444 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramon Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincente De Luca!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Luca clobbers Orr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Luca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orr scrambles back to his feet.
Orr closes the distance and pushes De Luca back into the ropes.
De Luca breaks from the clinch.
Orr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Luca avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orr.
Orr tries for a kimura but De Luca is defending well.
De Luca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Luca trying to control here.
De Luca manages to get to full guard.
De Luca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Luca is tightening it up a little... Orr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orr taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Luca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vincente De Luca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Levi Antero (ranked 4289 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Krill Bagginz (ranked 444 p4p, 459 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Levi Antero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krill Bagginz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagginz misses with a leg kick
and Antero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bagginz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
Antero kicks Bagginz off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antero.
Antero gets caught napping as Bagginz dives in and scores a takedown. Antero manages to retain guard.
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!
Bagginz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Antero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bagginz wants to pass the guard but Antero is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bagginz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bagginz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bagginz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagginz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antero is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bagginz looking to score a takedown here. Antero is defending well but Bagginz drives through and ends up in Antero's guard.
Bagginz tries to free his leg and advance position but Antero is retaining full guard.
Antero wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagginz is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Bagginz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Antero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagginz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagginz tries to free his leg and advance position but Antero is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krill Bagginz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagginz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagginz lands in his opponent's guard.
Bagginz looking to pass the guard.
Bagginz won't allow Antero to sweep him here.
Bagginz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Antero trying to keep a closed guard but Bagginz is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagginz stands and throws Antero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bagginz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Antero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagginz trying to control the position but Antero is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagginz decides to stand back up. Bagginz steps back and let's Antero get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krill Bagginz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antero shoots in but Bagginz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagginz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Antero did well to prevent Bagginz getting side control.
Krill Bagginz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antero trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bagginz manages to pass to mount!
Bagginz dominating with strikes here.
Bagginz tries to control but Antero wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antero is trying to reverse the position but instead Bagginz has taken his back - oops!
Bagginz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antero is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Antero right now.
Bagginz doesn't have the hooks in and Antero manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bagginz is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Antero presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Antero tries to score a body lock takedown but Bagginz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bagginz breaks the clinch.
Bagginz dives in and scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagginz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antero is keeping the position for now.
Bagginz wants to control from the top but Antero keeps moving.
Bagginz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bagginz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antero is keeping the position for now.
Bagginz content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagginz trying to control but Antero is working from the bottom.
Bagginz passes Antero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bagginz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Antero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Antero trying to hold on to Bagginz's head to control him but Bagginz postures up.
Bagginz tries to pass to full mount but Antero defends it.
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.
Bagginz content to control rather than advance.
Bagginz wants to free his trapped foot but Antero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagginz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bagginz happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krill Bagginz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Antero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bagginz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antero doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagginz circles away.
Bagginz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagginz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antero wants to get back to his feet but Bagginz is dominant here and he's now got Antero's back!
Bagginz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Antero is in real trouble here. Bagginz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Antero is tapping out! Bagginz wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krill Bagginz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bright Chikombe (ranked 3570 p4p, 4857 weight class) and Jacob Builder (ranked 425 p4p, 519 weight class). Chikombe comes to the ring accompanied by Bhundu Boys - Jit Jive. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacob Builder enters the ring!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bright Chikombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chikombe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chikombe fails to pull guard.
Builder tries to break the clinch but Chikombe is controlling the position.
Chikombe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Builder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chikombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Builder shoots and misses
and Chikombe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikombe dives in and grabs Builder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Builder pushes down on Chikombe's head and hops out.
Builder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikombe.
Chikombe clinches up with Builder and pushes him back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Chikombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builder dodges the punch combination from Chikombe.
As Chikombe backs off Builder throws a huge counter combo but Chikombe manages to avoid it all.
Builder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chikombe counters with a series of strikes. Builder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bright Chikombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Chikombe with that takedown attempt.
Builder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikombe defends it well.
Builder is looking to score with low kicks.
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Chikombe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chikombe tries to work over Builder's front leg with a kick but Builder checks it.
Chikombe gets a clinch.
Chikombe is pressed up against the ropes. Builder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chikombe down to the mat. Chikombe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chikombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Builder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Builder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chikombe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chikombe wants to take the fight to the mat but Builder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chikombe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Builder is defended easily by Chikombe.
Chikombe tries to counter by clinching up but Builder breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Builder.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Chikombe, which made it look bad.
Chikombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Builder.
Chikombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Builder.
Builder looks winded!
Chikombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Builder's waist but Builder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikombe off to one side.
Chikombe moves into the clinch.
Builder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chikombe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt - Chikombe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Builder tries to clinch but Chikombe is having none of it.
Builder gets caught flat footed, as Chikombe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chikombe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Builder looking for a sweep. Not yet Builder, not yet.
Chikombe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chikombe wants to control from the top but Builder keeps moving.
Builder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chikombe trying to control but Builder is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe is looking to stand up but Builder won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chikombe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Builder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chikombe circles away.
Chikombe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Builder misses with a hook. Chikombe ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chikombe or perhaps it was just good defense by Builder, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bright Chikombe dominated that round.
That's time! Chikombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chikombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Builder's waist but Builder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikombe off to one side.
Chikombe pushes Builder up against the ropes in a clinch.
Builder has had enough of the clinch but Chikombe keeps him there for the moment.
Builder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chikombe manages to break the clinch.
Builder throws a push kick but Chikombe slaps the foot to one side.
Chikombe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Builder sprawls well. Builder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chikombe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikombe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chikombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
Builder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chikombe trying to control but Builder is working from the bottom.
Chikombe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chikombe wants to get up but he can't break Builder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Builder wants to sweep but no luck.
Chikombe is looking to pass into half guard but Builder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Builder is in guard.
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.
Builder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chikombe is proving hard to escape from.
Chikombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Builder is fighting to break Chikombe's control of his arms but Chikombe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Builder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chikombe wants to stand up but Builder is controlling him.
Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe shoots in for a double leg but Builder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bright Chikombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Builder clinches up against the ropes.
Chikombe prevents Builder from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chikombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builder shoots in and drives through. Chikombe sprawls well.
Chikombe clinches.
Builder tries to stall but Chikombe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikombe lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe pulls guard effortlessly.
Chikombe managing to control the position.
Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikombe is trying to keep Builder in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Builder looking to sit in guard and control but Chikombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chikombe passes Builder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bright Chikombe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Builder leaves Chikombe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chikombe throws the kick towards the body but Builder avoids it.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikombe.
Builder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikombe defends it well.
No luck for Chikombe with that takedown attempt.
Builder pushes Chikombe up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikombe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Builder walks away with a smile on his face. Chikombe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bright Chikombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikombe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Builder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chikombe somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
Builder moves in looking to clinch but Chikombe pushes him off.
Builder misses with a two punch combination.
Builder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Builder tries to get set, Chikombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Builder manages to avoid the attempt.
Chikombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bright Chikombe is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Chikombe.
Chikombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Builder.
Builder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Builder misses with a takedown
and Chikombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Builder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Chikombe.
Chikombe dives in and grabs Builder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Builder pushes down on Chikombe's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe lands a nice hook to Builder's body. Builder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chikombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Builder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chikombe misses with a takedown attempt
and Builder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikombe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Builder tries to counter with a clinch but Chikombe shakes him off and moves away.
Builder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chikombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
Chikombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikombe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Builder as he avoids it easily.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Builder with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Builder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chikombe closes the distance and clinches up with Builder, looking for a takedown. Chikombe pushes Builder against the ropes but Builder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Builder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chikombe darts in and clinches Builder up against the ropes.
Chikombe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Builder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chikombe is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Builder avoids the damage to the body.
Builder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikombe's elbow.
Chikombe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chikombe is looking to control Builder's arms but Builder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikombe has his back to the ropes.
Chikombe goes for a takedown attempt but Builder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chikombe sprawls well initially but Builder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chikombe tries to kick Builder off but Builder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bright Chikombe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chikombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bright Chikombe.
Well Chikombe 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bright Chikombe!
After the fight, Bright Chikombe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 3709 p4p, 4001 weight class) and Ayden Morris (ranked 437 p4p, 469 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sagat Petchyindee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ayden Morris!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petchyindee moves into the clinch successfully.
Petchyindee is pushing Morris up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morris misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Petchyindee to work.
Petchyindee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Morris in his tracks for a moment.
Petchyindee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morris takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
Petchyindee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Morris looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Petchyindee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petchyindee effectively controlling the action here.
Petchyindee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
It looks like Ayden Morris has been cut.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Morris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petchyindee working Morris over with knees to the body.
Petchyindee taking a breather.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petchyindee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Petchyindee is pushing Morris up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sagat Petchyindee.
Petchyindee darts in and clinches Morris up against the ropes.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Morris 's eye.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the body.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Petchyindee lands an elbow just above Morris 's eye.
That has opened up Ayden Morris's cut even more.
Petchyindee controlling the action here for a moment.
Petchyindee slowing the pace effectively.
Petchyindee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Petchyindee lands a nice knee to the body.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petchyindee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petchyindee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Ayden Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee lands a nice elbow.
 Morris is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Petchyindee.
Morris is still on wobbly legs! Can Petchyindee finish him?
Knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Morris seems to have recovered his senses.
Petchyindee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petchyindee lands a vicious elbow to the side of Morris's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Petchyindee tries to finish him with strikes but Morris still seems able to defend himself so Petchyindee steps back and lets Morris get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Ayden Morris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petchyindee has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Clinched against the ropes, Petchyindee lands a big elbow that drops Morris! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Morris is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagat Petchyindee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Branco (ranked 5010 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Jorge Rocha (ranked 276 p4p, 204 weight class). Antonio Branco had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rocha lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Rocha is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Rocha dives in and scores a takedown into Branco's guard.
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Branco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Branco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Branco has escaped and now he's on top!
Branco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
Rocha has his foot on Branco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branco passes into half guard.
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Branco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Branco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rocha trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily.
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.
Branco is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha is looking to control Branco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocha avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha throws a leg kick
and Branco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocha's guard.
Branco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branco has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branco's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Branco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Branco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branco is aware though and is defending well.
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Rocha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
Branco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branco has Rocha in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Branco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rocha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Branco's body to avoid the submission. Branco has instead reached around Rocha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Branco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Branco!
Antonio Branco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Don (ranked 21879 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Brad Collins (ranked 597 p4p, 306 weight class). Monty Don has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Collins!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Don is retaining full guard.
Don is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Collins rolls with it to try and escape but Don cranks on the arm and Collins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monty Don!
Monty Don seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe Jr (ranked 2329 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 160 p4p, 173 weight class). Joe Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punch Out Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Sanitario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanitario trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanitario on the ground.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanitario postures up in Joe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Joe Jr blocks it.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario lands a couple of digs.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Joe Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Jr tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head.
Sanitario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe Jr defending well though.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joe Jr is rocked!
Sanitario lands a big elbow - Joe Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanitario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to be clean'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 577 p4p, 1578 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 70 p4p, 185 weight class). Beau Abner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to More IsMore's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Abner does no damage.
IsMore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abner's jab looks to have found its range, popping IsMore under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by IsMore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of IsMore.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner lands a right hook to the body.
IsMore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
IsMore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like More IsMore has been cut.
Abner looks to land a combination but IsMore avoids it well.
Abner missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore misses with an uppercut
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
IsMore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abner defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends IsMore's belly button to the back.
Abner lands a body shot.
IsMore misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
IsMore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abner digs a good hook to IsMore's body.
IsMore looks winded!
Abner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped IsMore to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsMore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
Abner stays in close to IsMore's body and controls the position.
IsMore has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
IsMore looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Abner is defending well. IsMore quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Abner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! IsMore celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). More IsMore!
More IsMore is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, More IsMore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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