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WB50: Shotokahn vs. Rypien PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Swedish House Mafia - One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marvin Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown won't allow Tavares to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets to his feet. Tavares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tavares sprawls well. Tavares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown taking a breather.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
Tavares wants to break free but Brown has control.
Tavares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavares looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Tavares misses with a knee strike.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown pulls guard.
Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Tavares looks gassed!
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tavares for as long as he can get away with.
Brown cracks Tavares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown working Tavares over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Tavares throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tavares looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Marvin Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Tavares throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tavares with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Tavares.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Tavares lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Tavares closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Tavares is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tavares to the mat. Tavares regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown stops Tavares from standing up.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown cracks Tavares with a big elbow.
Tavares is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tavares to his feet.
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Max Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares clinches but Brown breaks the clinch
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavares wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Brown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marvin Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown wants to clinch but Tavares slips to the side
and Tavares moves into the clinch.
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Tavares lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Tavares tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Tavares leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares clinches but Brown breaks the clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Tavares thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavares.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tavares pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Tavares is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavares is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tavares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marvin Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Max Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown stands up from half guard.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Marvin Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Hanks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barry Bronson's chin.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson controlling the pace.
Bronson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanks wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson uses his free foot to push down on Hanks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson content just to control the position here.
Bronson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson controlling the pace for now.
Bronson lands with some strikes.
Hanks is trying to stand up.
Bronson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson cracks Hanks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bronson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bronson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson controlling his opponent.
I looks like Bronson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bronson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanks throws a one two combo.
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronson stalling.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanks as he avoids it easily.
Hanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Hanks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanks connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Hanks drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bronson right on the button. Bronson goes down! Hanks follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hanks gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hanks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Yoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Girugamesh - Arrow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Yoshiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas avoids the head kick by Yoshiro.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Yoshiro sprawls well.
Kazuma Yoshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yoshiro!
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yoshiro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Yoshiro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Yoshiro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ruas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoshiro for as long as he can get away with.
Yoshiro is trying to stand.
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Murilo Ruas just wasn't active enough.
Ruas throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruas shoots and misses
and Yoshiro counters with a big head kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
Yoshiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshiro misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruas's head.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ruas is having none of it.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Yoshiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruas circles away.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Ruas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Yoshiro throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshiro counters with a two punch combo.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Ruas has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshiro counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up but Ruas circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Yoshiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yoshiro moves in looking to clinch but Ruas pushes him off.
Yoshiro instigates a clinch.
Yoshiro tries to break free but Ruas pushes him back against the cage.
Ruas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshiro with a knee to the head.
It looks like Murilo Ruas has been cut.
Yoshiro is trying to break the clinch but Ruas is controlling him.
Yoshiro manages to break the clinch.
Yoshiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Yoshiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Ruas swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Ruas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yoshiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Yoshiro breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Yoshiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro pushes Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruas's face.
Yoshiro lands an elbow inside.
Yoshiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruas blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but Ruas blocks it.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head.
Yoshiro connects with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshiro rushes Ruas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Ruas is blocking nicely.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Ruas is blocking nicely.
Yoshiro misses with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yoshiro scores with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshiro tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshiro to the ground. Yoshiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ruas is having none of it.
Kazuma Yoshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshiro counters with a left and a right that stings Ruas.
Yoshiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshiro has Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshiro scores with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murilo Ruas's cut is getting worse.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but Ruas blocks it.
A knee to the head by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruas's defenses.
Yoshiro breaks the clinch.
Ruas keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Ruas circles away.
Kazuma Yoshiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshiro throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshiro.
Yoshiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruas swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Ruas pushes Yoshiro up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruas's face.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yoshiro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruas blocks with his arms.
Yoshiro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruas blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Yoshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murilo Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yoshiro lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruas counters with a single leg into guard. Yoshiro didn't expect that.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas stands and steps away. Yoshiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yoshiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoshiro's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Yoshiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yoshiro has managed to clinch.
Yoshiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshiro is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Yoshiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshiro is trying to stand up here but Ruas is controlling him well.
Yoshiro is not content to let Ruas control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Murilo Ruas just wasn't active enough.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Ruas keeps it at a distance.
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshiro clinches with his opponent.
Ruas wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but Ruas blocks it.
Yoshiro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruas blocks with his arms.
Yoshiro misses with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Yoshiro.
Yoshiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruas misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruas looking for a takedown.
Yoshiro misses with a knee to the head.
Ruas trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but Ruas blocks it.
Yoshiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yoshiro wants to clinch
and Ruas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yoshiro's guard now.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruas wants to control but Yoshiro is keeping him busy.
Yoshiro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshiro prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Murilo Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuma Yoshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshiro 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Yoshiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship has chosen Dead Man's Party as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Silva avoids the attempt from Blankenship to control.
Blankenship is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blankenship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva looking to control but Blankenship is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva throwing strikes here but Blankenship is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blankenship can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva punching from mount but Blankenship doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blankenship manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blankenship tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blankenship knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to improve position but can't.
Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva working for a submission but Blankenship is keeping him at bay.
Silva working for a submission but Blankenship is keeping him at bay.
Blankenship tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blankenship turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Blankenship distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blankenship shoots in but no luck this time.
Blankenship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Blankenship throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva thuds a left hand into Blankenship's body.
Blankenship tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
No joy there for Blankenship, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva cracks Blankenship with a good jab.
Blankenship is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Blankenship throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva punishes Blankenship's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Blankenship backpedaling.
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blankenship's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blankenship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blankenship did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blankenship can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blankenship can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blankenship is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva prevents Blankenship from getting the reversal.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship frees his head quite easily.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Wanderlei Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a submission but Blankenship is keeping him at bay.
Silva prevents Blankenship from getting the reversal.
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Blankenship is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dexteria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Dexteria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dexteria lands a left and a right that send Angle crashing to the mat, dazed. Dexteria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Burt Angle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle shoots in and bounces Dexteria off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dexteria is on top in guard.
Angle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dexteria is trying to escape the mount.
Angle unloads with some shots from mount but Dexteria bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle with a couple of short strikes.
Angle landing shots from mount.
Angle looking to finish with strikes here!
Angle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dexteria hang on?
Angle lands with some strikes.
Angle prevents Dexteria from getting the reversal.
Angle looking to ground and pound but Dexteria is blocking nicely.
Angle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Angle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dexteria looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Angle punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle trying to control but Dexteria is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing strikes here but Dexteria is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Angle is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Angle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Burt Angle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Crudele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Brothers. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Crudele!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Reis. That snapped Crudele's head back.
It looks like Antonio Crudele has been cut.
Crudele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crudele lands a head kick. Reis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crudele throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Crudele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reis stuns Crudele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crudele moves into the clinch.
Reis lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reis working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crudele.
Crudele is trying to break the clinch but Reis is controlling him.
Crudele working hard to break the clinch.
Reis misses with the head strike.
Reis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crudele looks gassed!
Reis lands a hook that snaps the head of Crudele backwards.
Crudele blocks an uppercut.
Reis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reis presses Crudele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crudele.
Crudele blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reis.
Reis is leaning against Crudele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reis throws a punch but it's blocked by Crudele.
Reis throws a punch but it's blocked by Crudele.
Reis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crudele blocks an uppercut.
Reis pushes Crudele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Crudele.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Crudele.
Reis working aggressively here.
Crudele blocks an uppercut.
Reis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reis throws a head punch that misses.
Crudele tries to break the clinch but Reis is controlling the position.
Reis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reis lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Crudele.
Crudele blocks an uppercut.
Reis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crudele.
Crudele can't break the clinch.
Reis misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reis fails to land.
A short left from Reis.
Reis lands an uppercut.
Reis lands with a light punch inside.
Reis lands a body shot.
Reis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crudele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reis lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crudele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Crudele.
Reis working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Reis.
Reis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reis throws a punch but it's blocked by Crudele.
Reis swings wildly with an uppercut but Crudele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crudele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crudele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crudele.
Reis misses with a hook. Crudele ducked under it nicely.
Crudele throws a front kick aimed at Reis's knee but Reis avoids it well.
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.
Reis throws a combination. Crudele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Antonio Crudele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crudele throws a sloppy body shot
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crudele's head backwards.
That has opened up Antonio Crudele's cut even more.
Reis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Crudele ducks down to avoid it.
Crudele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crudele moves out of range as Reis strikes.
Reis lands with a cross.
Reis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Crudele misses
and Reis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crudele is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crudele drops his hands momentarily. Reis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Crudele staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Crudele doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Reis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wenkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ditka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Wenkel!
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, Mike Ditka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenkel misses with a head kick.
Ditka with a jab.
It looks like Jonas Wenkel has been cut.
Wenkel is looking to clinch.
Wenkel is looking to clinch but Ditka is avoiding it.
Wenkel wants to clinch.
Wenkel is looking to land body kicks.
Ditka throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Wenkel.
Wenkel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ditka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ditka lands with a good body shot.
Ditka misses with a wild combination.
Ditka misses with a few strikes there.
Ditka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wenkel at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ditka throws a right and a left that Wenkel avoids nicely.
Ditka cracks Wenkel with an open hand slap.
Mike Ditka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ditka scores with a three punch combo!
Wenkel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ditka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wenkel is in Ditka's guard.
Wenkel postures up.
Wenkel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ditka looking to control.
Ditka is pulling down on Wenkel's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ditka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wenkel throws a big right hand that misses.
Wenkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ditka seems keen to control Wenkel's posture.
Wenkel throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ditka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wenkel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wenkel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ditka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wenkel 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.
Ditka working a defensive guard here.
Wenkel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ditka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wenkel, into his guard.
Ditka stopping the sweep attempt from Wenkel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka wants to pass the guard but Wenkel is keeping the position.
Wenkel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ditka!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wenkel throwing strikes here but Ditka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wenkel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenkel wants to control the pace but Ditka is squirming around nicely.
Wenkel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ditka wants to hold on but Wenkel pushes him away.
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.
Wenkel working for a submission but Ditka is keeping him at bay.
Wenkel with a couple of short strikes.
Wenkel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wenkel unloads with some shots from mount but Ditka bucks and avoids them well.
Ditka working to try and regain half guard.
Ditka wants to control but Wenkel is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wenkel working for a submission but Ditka is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Ditka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Wenkel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wenkel misses with a head kick.
Jonas Wenkel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Ditka.
Ditka throws a shot from downtown. Wenkel moves away and avoids it.
Ditka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wenkel.
Ditka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ditka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ditka throws a combination. Wenkel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ditka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wenkel backs up against the cage.
Wenkel looks for a takedown but Ditka sprawls well.
Ditka connects with a jab.
Ditka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ditka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wenkel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenkel tries to clinch up.
Wenkel lands a head kick!
Ditka is rocked!
Wenkel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ditka is still on wobbly legs! Can Wenkel finish him?
Ditka is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ditka avoids the head kick by Wenkel.
Wenkel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ditka seems to have recovered his senses.
Wenkel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wenkel misses with a wild combination.
Ditka looks to land a combination but Wenkel avoids it well.
Wenkel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wenkel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ditka moves out of range as Wenkel throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ditka scores with a jab. Wenkel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wenkel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Ditka.
Wenkel ducks under a wild hook from Ditka.
Wenkel misses with a shot to the body
and Ditka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ditka misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Wenkel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ditka misses with a few strikes there.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses.
Wenkel misses with a takedown attempt - Ditka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wenkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ditka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka misses with a combination
and Wenkel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ditka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wenkel thows a body shot but no joy.
Wenkel is looking to wear down Ditka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wenkel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ditka falls off balance throwing a combination
so Wenkel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wenkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ditka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ditka has his foot on Wenkel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wenkel works his way back into a safe position though.
Wenkel drops back looking for a leg! Ditka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ditka manages to kick Wenkel off! Wenkel jumps back into Ditka's guard.
Wenkel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel working some strikes from top position.
Ditka keeping moving, preventing Wenkel from controlling successfully.
Wenkel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ditka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wenkel throwing strikes from guard but Ditka blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wenkel pushes down on Ditka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ditka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wenkel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wenkel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Wenkel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wenkel swings for the body but Ditka moves out of range.
Ditka misses with the combination.
Wenkel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ditka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wenkel.
Wenkel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wenkel thuds a left hand into Ditka's body.
Ditka lands with an overhand left.
Wenkel slips a jab from Ditka.
Ditka cracks Wenkel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ditka looks to land a combination. Wenkel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ditka throws a series of punches but Wenkel avoids them all with ease.
Ditka takes a swing at Wenkel's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenkel throws a sloppy head kick and Ditka moves out of range easily.
Ditka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wenkel defending well as Ditka loads up on a big left hand.
Ditka misses with a combination
and Wenkel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ditka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wenkel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ditka counters with a two punch combo.
Wenkel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wenkel misses with a looping left.
Ditka slips a jab and a cross from Wenkel.
Ditka throws a right hand that Wenkel ducks under and follows up with a left that Wenkel also avoids with ease.
Wenkel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ditka swivels and escapes.
Ditka lands a slapping body shot.
Wenkel misses with a double jab
and Ditka counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ditka.
Mike Ditka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ditka throws a body punch but Wenkel moves out of range.
Ditka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wenkel circles away quickly and effectively.
Ditka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wenkel scores with a three punch combo!
Wenkel misses with a double jab.
Wenkel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wenkel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Wenkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ditka stuns Wenkel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ditka lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ditka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wenkel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wenkel lands a high kick!
Ditka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wenkel.
Ditka throws a series of punches but Wenkel moves out of range.
Wenkel misses with a takedown attempt - Ditka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ditka lands a jab.
Wenkel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ditka lands with a shot to the body.
Ditka lands with a nice combination. Wenkel backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ditka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wenkel on the side of the head.
Wenkel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ditka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ditka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wenkel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ditka throws a nice looking combination but Wenkel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ditka misses with a series of wild punches.
Wenkel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ditka throws a body punch but Wenkel moves out of range.
Wenkel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ditka checks it well.
A lazy left from Ditka finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wenkel is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Wenkel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wenkel 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Wenkel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ference Gabor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vendetta. Alcano has chosen Three Stars & A Sun as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jose Alcano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
156 lbs
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26
163 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ference Gabor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alcano tries to get to full guard but Gabor has control of the leg.
Gabor is looking to take a break and control but Alcano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabor wants to advance to full mount but Alcano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Gabor from controlling successfully.
Gabor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alcano is on top in guard.
Alcano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gabor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcano tries to clinch but Gabor is having none of it.
Gabor has a takedown stuffed.
Gabor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gabor throws a head kick but Alcano moves out of range.
Alcano lands a head kick that stumbles Gabor and the fighters go to the mat.
Gabor is rocked!
Gabor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alcano controls the pace.
Oh Gabor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alcano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabor seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcano postures up in Gabor's guard and throws a big left but Gabor blocks it.
Alcano is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabor has wrist control.
Gabor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alcano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabor throws a sloppy head kick and Alcano moves out of range easily.
Alcano wants to clinch up but Gabor keeps it at a distance.
Gabor throws a leg kick but Alcano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcano. Alcano obviously looking to wear him down.
Alcano throws a series of punches but Gabor avoids them all with ease.
Gabor throws a head kick that misses
and Gabor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano throws a jab when Gabor was well out of range.
Alcano misses with a leg kick.
Gabor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alcano avoids it really well and circles away.
Alcano misses with a straight right.
Alcano slips under a jab.
Gabor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alcano tries to clinch up.
Alcano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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.
Gabor misses the shot to the body.
Alcano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabor slips under a jab from Alcano.
Jose Alcano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabor.
Gabor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ference Gabor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Alcano.
Alcano fails to land with a series of punches.
Gabor is looking to chop away at Alcano's legs.
Gabor throws a hook but Alcano blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alcano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alcano loads up on a big right hand but Gabor slips the punch.
Alcano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gabor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gabor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alcano throws a lazy right hand but Gabor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcano. Gabor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcano lands a nice looking body shot.
Gabor scoring well with a low kick there.
Gabor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alcano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabor throws a strike but Alcano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alcano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcano looking to sit in guard and control but Gabor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gabor wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alcano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabor stopping the sweep attempt from Alcano.
Alcano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alcano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabor has Alcano in his guard.
Alcano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabor kicks Alcano off and gets to his feet.
A low kick from Gabor is predictable there
and Alcano counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gabor scoring well with a low kick there.
Gabor just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Alcano misses.
Gabor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabor moves out of range as Alcano strikes.
Alcano throws a jab when Gabor was well out of range.
Gabor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcano checks it well.
A combination from Alcano does no damage.
Gabor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabor ducks under a wild hook from Alcano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gabor. Alcano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabor throws a body punch but Alcano moves out of range.
Gabor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gabor works his way into side control.
Alcano prevents Gabor from improving position.
Gabor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gabor cracks Alcano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gabor wants to control but Alcano is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ference Gabor dominated that second round.
That's time! Gabor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabor defending well as Alcano loads up on a big left hand.
Gabor shoots and misses
and Alcano counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Gabor or perhaps it was just good defense by Alcano which made him look bad.
Gabor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcano sprawls well initially but Gabor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alcano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabor pulls his head out easily.
Alcano taking some punishment here, with Gabor in his half guard.
Gabor controlling the pace.
Gabor is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabor is stalling here. Alcano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gabor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alcano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alcano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gabor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alcano misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Gabor regains half guard, as Alcano was trying to land strikes.
Alcano trying to control the action but Gabor is working from the bottom.
Alcano is looking to stall here but Gabor recovers full guard.
Alcano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alcano trying to control but Gabor is working from the bottom.
Alcano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gabor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alcano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcano trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabor keeping full guard, as Alcano tries to pass.
Gabor wants to get back to his feet but Alcano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Alcano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gabor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alcano, into his guard.
Gabor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alcano is trying to control the position but Gabor postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Gabor from controlling successfully.
Gabor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alcano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ference Gabor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabor 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ference Gabor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with No Leaf Clover blaring out of the sound system. Herzog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
181 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Herzog avoids them all with ease.
Herzog slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Herzog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Herzog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Herzog taking a breather here.
Herzog trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herzog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Herzog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herzog off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is trying to stick to Herzog's back but Herzog is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Herzog.
Diaz is pulling down on Herzog's head. It's preventing any offense from Herzog, at least for the moment.
Herzog forces his way into half guard.
Herzog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herzog is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to hold on to Herzog's head to control him but Herzog postures up.
Herzog works his way into full mount!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz tries to control the position but Herzog now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Herzog is now in side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Herzog advances to mount.
Diaz wants to control but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Herzog's guard. A big mistake from Herzog there, giving up the dominant position!
Herzog is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Herzog.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Herzog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herzog counters with a two punch combo.
Herzog blocks a jab.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a double jab
enabling Herzog to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Herzog pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herzog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herzog counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Herzog counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Herzog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Herzog thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Herzog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Herzog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herzog trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog with the ground and pound but Diaz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Herzog 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.
Herzog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Herzog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herzog.
Herzog trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Herzog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herzog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Herzog content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog 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.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herzog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
It looks like Chris Herzog has been cut.
Herzog avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Herzog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herzog slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is controlling Herzog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Herzog is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herzog to get the leverage.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Chris Herzog has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is not content to let Herzog control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Herzog is controlling well.
Herzog has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Herzog steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Herzog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rypien has chosen The Ripper as his entrance music. Jin Shotokahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Rypien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rypien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rypien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rypien misses with the combination.
Rypien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the side of Rypien's head but Rypien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shotokahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rypien looks to land a right hand but Shotokahn moved out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a jab to the body
and Rypien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rypien throws a body punch but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rypien.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rypien!
Shotokahn ducks under a wild hook from Rypien.
Shotokahn throws a hook but Rypien blocks it.
Shotokahn tries to clinch but Rypien is having none of it.
Shotokahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shotokahn slips a jab and a cross from Rypien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn slips under a jab.
Rick Rypien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Shotokahn misses.
Shotokahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rypien to score with a decent uppercut.
Rypien looks to clinch
and Shotokahn counters with a straight right hand.
Rypien looks to score with a jab to the body but Shotokahn is just out of range.
Shotokahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rypien circles away quickly and effectively.
Rypien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rypien throws a jab but it's blocked by Shotokahn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rypien checks a leg kick.
Rypien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shotokahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rypien throws a series of punches but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Rypien throws out a powerful jab.
Shotokahn lands a really nice looking cross but Rypien seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rypien.
Rypien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotokahn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn staying out of range there.
A jab from Rypien misses.
Rypien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rypien tries to clinch but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Rypien blocks a jab.
Shotokahn misses with a double jab.
Shotokahn throws the left hand but Rypien avoids the punch easily.
Rypien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rypien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rypien throws a lazy right hand but Shotokahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rypien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shotokahn's hands.
Shotokahn staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn tries to clinch up.
Rypien misses with a combination
and Shotokahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rypien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shotokahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rypien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shotokahn moves away.
Rypien throws a sloppy body shot
and Shotokahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shotokahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shotokahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Rypien throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shotokahn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rypien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shotokahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rypien keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rypien looks to land a left hand but Shotokahn moved out of range nicely.
Rypien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shotokahn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shotokahn. Rypien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rypien tries to clinch up but Shotokahn circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn moves into the clinch.
Rypien is working for takedown but Shotokahn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shotokahn slows down the pace here.
Rypien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shotokahn prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rypien.
Rypien has Shotokahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shotokahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rypien.
A shot in the inside from Rypien.
Rypien lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotokahn wants to break free but Rypien has control.
Shotokahn tries to work over Rypien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rypien as Shotokahn tries to tie him up.
Rypien trying to control the position but instead, Shotokahn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rypien into the cage.
Rypien lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shotokahn or not.
Shotokahn is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Rypien.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rypien presses Shotokahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rypien digs a right hand into Shotokahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shotokahn's gas tank.
Rypien lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shotokahn or not.
Rypien has Shotokahn pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rypien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rypien lands with a hook. Shotokahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rypien wants to clinch.
Shotokahn misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rypien to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Rypien.
Rypien misses with a two punch combination.
Shotokahn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shotokahn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rypien misses with a looping left.
Shotokahn throws a lazy right hand but Rypien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rypien doesn't manage to clinch there - Shotokahn circles away.
Shotokahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rypien just misses with a punch to the body.
Rypien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shotokahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shotokahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Rypien misses its intended target.
Shotokahn dodges the punch combination from Rypien.
Rypien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rypien throws a front kick aimed at Shotokahn's knee but Shotokahn avoids it well.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotokahn defending well as Rypien loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Rypien.
Rypien misses with a double jab.
Rypien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Rypien lands.
Rypien is looking to land body kicks.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Shotokahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shotokahn.
Shotokahn avoids the head kick by Rypien.
Shotokahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shotokahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shotokahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rypien counters with a low kick, right behind Shotokahn 's knee.
Shotokahn darts in and clinches Rypien up against the cage.
Rypien lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shotokahn or not.
Rypien blocks a body shot from Shotokahn.
Rypien breaks the clinch.
A big right from Shotokahn misses.
Shotokahn throws a shot from downtown. Rypien moves away and avoids it.
Rypien misses with a hook to the body
and Shotokahn counters with a straight right hand.
Shotokahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rypien circles away quickly and effectively.
Rypien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rypien tries to bum rush Shotokahn with a series of wild strikes but Shotokahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a shot to the body.
Rypien tests Shotokahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rypien slips a jab from Shotokahn.
Rypien looks to land a left hand but Shotokahn moved out of range nicely.
Rypien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shotokahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rypien was well out of range. Poor timing from Shotokahn.
Rick Rypien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rypien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotokahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Rypien.
Rypien wants to clinch but Shotokahn slips to the side
and Shotokahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shotokahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rypien manages to avoid it.
Rypien scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rypien.
Rypien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shotokahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rypien tries to clinch there but Shotokahn circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Shotokahn.
Rypien lands with a short shot to the head.
Shotokahn is rocked!
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!
Rypien throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Shotokahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rypien lands a big right hand that drops Shotokahn! The killer instinct kicks in and Rypien finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rypien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rypien!
Rick Rypien is the new lightweight champion!
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