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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Alves tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Alves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alves is rocked!
It looks like Thiago Alves has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nogueira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Superjoint Ritual - Dress Like a Target blaring out of the sound system. Alex O Brien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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292 lbs
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300 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a low kick but Klotzk moves out of range easily.
O Brien misses with the combination.
Klotzk shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Brien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klotzk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
O Brien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klotzk pushes O Brien away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Brien gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klotzk looks gassed!
O Brien has hold of Klotzk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Klotzk seems comfortable defending it but O Brien has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Klotzk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Klotzk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but O Brien couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex O Brien!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaycer Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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171 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaycer Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Monteiro, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Monteiro against the cage but Monteiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monteiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monteiro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monteiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva takes a swing at Monteiro's ribcage but misses.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Monteiro backs away looking to recover.
Monteiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monteiro's guard now.
Monteiro wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva postures up in Monteiro's guard and throws a big left but Monteiro blocks it.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monteiro keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Monteiro has wrist control.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monteiro is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva wants to control from the top but Monteiro keeps moving.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monteiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monteiro pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monteiro's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Monteiro is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monteiro wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteiro is retaining full guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monteiro working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Monteiro is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Monteiro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gaycer Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sol Badguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Shirow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol Badguy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sol Badguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Shirow!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirow moves out of range of the strikes.
Shirow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shirow swinging wildly here.
Badguy blocks a head kick by Shirow.
Shirow throws a sloppy body shot
and Badguy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Nobunaga Shirow has been cut.
Shirow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shirow scores with a hook.
Badguy tests Shirow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badguy throws an overhand right that lands on Shirow's shoulder, as Shirow tries to avoid the shot.
Badguy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shirow on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shirow is rocked!
Badguy throws a hook but Shirow avoids it easily.
Shirow is still on wobbly legs! Can Badguy finish him?
Badguy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badguy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shirow seems to have recovered his senses.
Badguy throws a hook but Shirow blocks it.
Shirow swings for the body but Badguy moves out of range.
Badguy pounces like a tiger and cracks Shirow with a vicious hook! Shirow is down but not out! Badguy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sol Badguy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geronimo's entrance music is "War," by Edwin Starr. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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189 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Geronimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Maia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geronimo misses the shot to the body.
Geronimo tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geronimo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Geronimo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bruno Maia has been cut.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geronimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geronimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Geronimo lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Geronimo throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Geronimo throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Geronimo.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geronimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geronimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Don Geronimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Geronimo, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Geronimo against the cage but Geronimo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Don Geronimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Maia.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Geronimo.
Some wild striking there from Geronimo.
Geronimo leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo misses with a wild combination.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Geronimo misses with a few strikes there.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geronimo checks a leg kick.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geronimo.
Geronimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geronimo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maia throws a jab but it's blocked by Geronimo.
Geronimo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geronimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Geronimo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Geronimo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geronimo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maia. That did some damage!
Geronimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Geronimo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia throws a leg kick but Geronimo moved away.
Geronimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maia rushes Geronimo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Geronimo breaks from the clinch.
Geronimo misses with a wild combination.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Geronimo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Maia looks gassed!
Geronimo wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo pushes Maia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Geronimo throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Geronimo throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Geronimo misses with a looping left.
Geronimo swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Geronimo.
Geronimo lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Geronimo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Geronimo manages to break the clinch.
Geronimo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geronimo looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia tries to clinch there but Geronimo circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to clinch but Geronimo is having none of it.
Geronimo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maia's head.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geronimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geronimo.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Geronimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geronimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Geronimo misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Geronimo. Those never looked like landing.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Geronimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Don Geronimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia scores with a three punch combo!
Geronimo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maia looks to land a combination but Geronimo avoids it well.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Geronimo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Geronimo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Geronimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Maia blocks the leg kick.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Geronimo.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Geronimo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia fails to land the takedown.
Geronimo connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
Geronimo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geronimo misses with a straight left.
Geronimo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Geronimo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geronimo throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Geronimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geronimo stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Don Geronimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Maia.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Geronimo throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geronimo sprawls well. Geronimo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Maia avoids the body shot from Geronimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia avoids the body shot from Geronimo.
Maia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Geronimo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Geronimo's guard.
Geronimo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Geronimo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Geronimo looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia checks the leg kick.
Geronimo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia wants to control but Geronimo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo is trying to stand.
Maia passes to full mount!
Geronimo is trying to stand.
Maia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Geronimo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Geronimo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geronimo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Maia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Geronimo uses it to pass to side control.
Geronimo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Don Geronimo is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Geronimo lands with a nice combination. Maia backs away looking to recover.
Geronimo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Geronimo settles back down.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geronimo.
Don Geronimo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geronimo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geronimo avoids the body shot from Maia.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Geronimo misses
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Geronimo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia has gone for a leg lock! Geronimo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maia's guard.
Bruno Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo gets to his feet - Maia follows without any prompting.
Geronimo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Geronimo didn't expect that.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Geronimo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Geronimo stacks Maia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Geronimo!
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
Geronimo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Geronimo tried to score with a low kick but Maia checks it.
A combination from Geronimo does no damage.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geronimo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Geronimo misses with a few strikes there.
Maia tries to clinch but Geronimo is having none of it.
Geronimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Geronimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Geronimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geronimo looks to land a combination. Maia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Bruno Maia's cut even more.
Geronimo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geronimo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Geronimo.
Geronimo throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Geronimo sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Don Geronimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Maia.
Geronimo looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
Geronimo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Geronimo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Geronimo enables Maia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Geronimo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Geronimo is keeping the position.
Maia has gone for a leg lock! Geronimo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maia's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Geronimo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Geronimo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Geronimo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Braan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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221 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Braan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Walker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Braan. Those never looked like landing.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braan swinging wildly here.
Braan looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Braan throws a left that rocks Walker and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Braan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Walker regain composure!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Walker has been cut.
Walker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Walker is still in real trouble! Can Braan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braan throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
Braan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braan punching from mount but Walker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
You get the feeling that Walker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Braan throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walker taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Walker looks gassed!
Braan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
Braan throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Braan.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braan throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Braan looking to ground and pound but Walker is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Walker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Braan with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
The cut above Chuck Walker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braan throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
Braan with the ground and pound from mount.
Chuck Walker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Walker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnold Braan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SO NASTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wees Niet Bang (Paz rmx). SO NASTY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SO NASTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NASTY tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NASTY misses the shot to the body.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but NASTY circles away.
NASTY doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a takedown into side control.
NASTY is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, NASTY has escaped the position, nice work there.
White working away.
NASTY 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.
NASTY holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NASTY gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
NASTY holds of for dear life.
NASTY tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White controlling the pace for now.
NASTY is looking to get to half guard.
NASTY is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
NASTY is looking to get to half guard.
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
NASTY is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
NASTY slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
NASTY is looking to improve his position.
NASTY makes his way to full guard. A much better position for NASTY.
NASTY had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
NASTY trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White sitting in guard here, content to control.
White postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NASTY had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but NASTY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
White drops back looking for a leg! NASTY is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and NASTY manages to kick White off! White jumps back into NASTY's guard.
NASTY not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White wants to control from the top but NASTY keeps moving.
NASTY controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SO NASTY seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NASTY shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
White trying to control the position.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NASTY can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NASTY postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
NASTY trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
NASTY thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
NASTY scoring with some ground and pound.
White is looking for a triangle but NASTY pushes his legs off easily.
NASTY looking to pass the guard.
NASTY wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
George White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NASTY sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White passes to full mount!
NASTY wants to control but White is having none of it.
NASTY is trying desperately to improve position.
NASTY tries to hold on but White postures up.
NASTY is looking to get to half guard.
NASTY is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
NASTY is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
White is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, NASTY has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NASTY is trying to escape the mount.
White looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
NASTY is wriggling around trying to escape.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as NASTY is looking to escape.
NASTY gets back to half guard.
NASTY gets back to full guard.
NASTY looking for a sweep. Not yet NASTY, not yet.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
NASTY is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NASTY is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NASTY is trying to get back to half guard.
NASTY is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
NASTY is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.
White trying to control the action but NASTY just sinks the hooks in.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control NASTY kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NASTY is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at White. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
George White has got the better of the ground game so far.
NASTY is looking to control White but White is wriggling around and keeping busy.
NASTY is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at White. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
NASTY looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
White wants to control his opponent's hands but NASTY gets his hands free.
I really don't envy White right now.
NASTY misses with a punch to the head.
NASTY scores with punches to the body.
NASTY throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
White tries to roll but NASTY sticks to his back.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
NASTY patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NASTY tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
White is really stuck here.
NASTY lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NASTY is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. White defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
NASTY looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White trying to control the action but NASTY just sinks the hooks in.
White won't enjoy being in this position. NASTY looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - White is tapping - it's over boys! NASTY picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). SO NASTY!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaRoss has chosen Camarillo Brillo, by Frank Zappa as his entrance music. Walter Sobchak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Van DaRoss's chin.
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292 lbs
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297 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaRoss slips a straight right by Sobchak.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaRoss was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
Sobchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobchak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DaRosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaRoss was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
DaRoss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DaRoss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobchak pinned against the cage. Sobchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobchak throws a jab but it's blocked by DaRoss.
Sobchak swings for the body but DaRoss moves out of range.
Sobchak throws an overhand right that lands on DaRoss's shoulder, as DaRoss tries to avoid the shot.
DaRoss shoots in but no luck this time.
DaRoss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walter Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van DaRoss.
DaRoss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter Sobchak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DaRoss.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaRoss was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
DaRoss blocks a jab.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
DaRoss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobchak circles away.
Sobchak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Sobchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DaRoss avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaRoss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobchak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak swings for the body but DaRoss moves out of range.
Walter Sobchak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
DaRoss looks for a takedown but Sobchak sprawls well.
Sobchak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaRoss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobchak scores with a nice head shot.
Sobchak dips to his left and cracks DaRoss with an uppercut!
Sobchak lands with a hook. DaRoss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DaRoss fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobchak lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobchak swivels and escapes.
Sobchak misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobchak misses with a straight right.
Sobchak scores with a hook.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
Sobchak thows a left - swing and a miss!
DaRoss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DaRoss blocks a jab.
DaRoss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DaRoss is rocked!
Sobchak misses the jab.
DaRoss is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobchak finish him?
Sobchak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobchak misses the jab.
DaRoss is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sobchak is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for DaRoss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DaRoss.
Nice defenses there by DaRoss.
DaRoss slips under a jab from Sobchak.
DaRoss blocks a jab.
DaRoss seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobchak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaRoss.
Some wild striking there from Sobchak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobchak. DaRoss does a little dance to reset his feet.
DaRoss staying out of range there.
Sobchak jabs DaRoss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaRoss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobchak throws a body punch but DaRoss moves out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobchak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobchak throws a lazy right hand but DaRoss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobchak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobchak misses with a hook. DaRoss ducked under it nicely.
Sobchak connects with a body shot that sends DaRoss's belly button to the back.
Sobchak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DaRoss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sobchak throws a right and a left that DaRoss avoids nicely.
Walter Sobchak is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobchak lands a head shot.
Sobchak cracks DaRoss with a hook to the temple - DaRoss is on wobbly legs here! Sobchak swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! DaRoss falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sobchak wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Sobchak!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alivero comes into the arena with One Winged Angel - Nobuo Uematsu blaring out of the sound system. Rauha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Age of Aquarius. Pasi Rauha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
200 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Alivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasi Rauha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alivero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauha.
Alivero misses with a body shot.
Rauha ducks under a wild hook from Alivero.
Rauha takes a swing at Alivero's ribcage but misses.
Rauha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alivero moves away.
Rauha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alivero throws out the jab.
Rauha ducks under a wild hook from Alivero.
Alivero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alivero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rauha counters with a right hand to the body.
Alivero misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Alivero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Alivero. Those never looked like landing.
Rauha scores a takedown into full mount!
Rauha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rauha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Antonio Alivero has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alivero is desperately trying to improve his position but Rauha has a good base and remains in mount.
Alivero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alivero is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rauha! Alivero is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pasi Rauha!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes comes to the cage accompanied by Transplants - Killafornia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes slips under a jab from Ruska.
Fuentes checks a leg kick.
Fuentes slips a jab from Ruska.
Ruska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Ruska misses.
Dan Ruska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruska!
Fuentes throws a low kick but Ruska moves out of range easily.
Fuentes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruska.
Ruska misses with a looping right.
Ruska slips under a jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuentes.
Fuentes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fuentes misses with a body shot
and Ruska counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuentes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Ruska.
Fuentes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruska.
Ruska throws a leg kick
and Fuentes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuentes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruska.
Ruska swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuentes.
Fuentes lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Dan Ruska has been cut.
Fuentes keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuentes cracks Ruska with a good jab.
Fuentes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuentes there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruska misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuentes looks for the body kick but Ruska saw that one coming.
Ruska misses with a wild body shot.
Ruska throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Ruska misses
enabling Fuentes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruska misses with a straight right.
Fuentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuentes staying out of range there.
Fuentes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuentes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruska scrambles back to his feet.
Ruska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fuentes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruska throws a leg kick
and Fuentes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruska's knee momentarily.
Fuentes cracks Ruska with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with a straight left.
Ruska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuentes thuds a left hand into Ruska's body.
A left lands for Fuentes.
Fuentes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuentes scores with a jab. Ruska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Ruska misses.
Ruska throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Fuentes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruska.
Ruska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuentes.
Fuentes tries to clinch up.
Ruska looks to land a left hand but Fuentes moved out of range nicely.
Fuentes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruska was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuentes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruska avoids a kick to the body.
Ruska is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuentes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruska.
Fuentes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruska wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Fuentes blocks the low kick.
Fuentes staying out of range there.
Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruska.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruska. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuentes misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuentes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuentes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Ruska's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from Fuentes.
Fuentes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuentes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuentes just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuentes feints and then cracks Ruska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruska down.
Ruska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuentes's waist but Fuentes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruska off to one side.
A shot to the liver by Ruska. Beautiful body shot.
Ruska misses with a straight right.
Ruska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruska throws a leg kick but Fuentes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuentes is looking to clinch but Ruska is avoiding it.
Ruska throws a leg kick but Fuentes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska connects with a body shot that sends Fuentes's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Fuentes - just one landing.
A big left from Ruska misses.
Fuentes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuentes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fuentes.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Ruska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes throws a lazy right hand but Ruska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuentes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuentes drops his hands momentarily and Ruska takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruska misses with an uppercut.
Fuentes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Dan Ruska's cut even more.
Ruska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes checks the leg kick.
Ruska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuentes counters with a low kick, right behind Ruska 's knee.
Fuentes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruska.
Ruska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuentes throws a series of strikes that have Ruska backpedaling.
Ruska is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ruska misses.
Pedro Fuentes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuentes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruska eats them both and turns towards Fuentes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fuentes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The cut above Dan Ruska's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Ruska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruska scores with a one two! Fuentes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle, before Fuentes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ruska's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fuentes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his lightweight title!
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