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AFC 141 - The Champ Returns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynaldo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Da Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
Reynaldo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie looks gassed!
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice elbow.
Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Da Silva, against the cage.
Da Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Da Silva lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Da Silva.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Da Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Silva is defending well.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Da Silva's temple.
Gracie trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.
Da Silva stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Da Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Silva, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaldo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.
Da Silva wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Da Silva is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Da Silva has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Bigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. A fine choice. Bigs has chosen Danko Jones - Lovercall as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corey Bigs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bigs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bigs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bigs pulls his head out easily.
Bigs moves nicely into side control.
Bigs is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bigs trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Bigs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigs working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Bigs working the ground and pound.
Bigs throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bigs!
Bigs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bigs manages to get to full guard.
Bigs is adopting a defensive guard.
Bigs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bigs controlling from the top position.
Bigs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bigs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigs's guard.
Bigs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Bigs punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigs landing punches.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Bigs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bigs wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bigs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bigs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bigs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith tries to control but Bigs manages to take his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Bigs raining down shots from the mount!
Bigs lands a nice shot to the head.
Bigs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bigs lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Bigs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bigs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bigs lands a big elbow.
Bigs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bigs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bigs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Bigs scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Bigs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Bigs being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigs trying to strike off his back.
Smith trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigs avoids the head kick by Smith.
Robert Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigs feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Bigs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bigs throwing strikes but missing.
Bigs passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Bigs sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Bigs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Bigs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Bigs sits in half guard.
Bigs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigs trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bigs with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bigs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Smith misses.
Bigs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigs somewhat.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bigs throws a sloppy strike and Smith has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bigs is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Pfeife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Hoyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Hoyt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Pfeife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Hoyt!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoyt.
Hoyt slips a straight right by Pfeife.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pfeife as he jumps to the side.
Pfeife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pfeife's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pfeife duly obliges.
Pfeife lands with a straight right. Hoyt didn't see that one coming.
Hoyt slips a straight right by Pfeife.
Hoyt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pfeife throws a hook but Hoyt blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pfeife, as that shot connected.
Pfeife with a hook.
Hoyt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pfeife defends it nicely.
Bernard Pfeife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hoyt.
Pfeife misses with a two punch combination.
Hoyt blocks a jab.
A big right from Pfeife misses.
Pfeife misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife misses the jab.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pfeife as he avoids it easily.
Hoyt slips under a jab from Pfeife.
Pfeife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pfeife's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pfeife duly obliges.
Pfeife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoyt dodges the punch combination from Pfeife.
Hoyt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pfeife fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pfeife fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pfeife lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pfeife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pfeife stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pfeife wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoyt blocks a jab.
Pfeife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pfeife lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pfeife.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife throws a series of punches but Hoyt moves out of range.
Hoyt misses with a takedown attempt - Pfeife sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernard Pfeife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeife misses with a double jab.
Hoyt dives in and grabs Pfeife's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pfeife pushes down on Hoyt's head and hops out.
Hoyt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pfeife.
Hoyt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoyt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoyt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pfeife.
Pfeife lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyt.
Pfeife connects with a jab.
Pfeife tries to bum rush Hoyt with a series of wild strikes but Hoyt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Hoyt with that takedown attempt.
Bernard Pfeife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pfeife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Pfeife does no damage.
Pfeife connects with the punch.
Pfeife scores with a nice right hand.
Pfeife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyt.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pfeife connects with a nice looking jab.
Pfeife scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pfeife with a jab.
Good exchange - Pfeife coming out on top.
Pfeife throws a looping overhand right but Hoyt ducks down to avoid it.
Pfeife is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hoyt gets the takedown into side control.
Pfeife is looking to regain half guard here but Hoyt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoyt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pfeife is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pfeife is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pfeife knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pfeife on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pfeife tries to get out of the position.
Pfeife wants to control but Hoyt postures up.
Pfeife gets back to half guard.
Pfeife missing with punches from the bottom.
Pfeife gets full guard.
Hoyt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoyt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoyt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoyt looks gassed!
Pfeife looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Pfeife dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pfeife lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Pfeife misses.
Hoyt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pfeife looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pfeife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pfeife defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoyt.
A jab from Pfeife misses.
Pfeife throws a series of punches but Hoyt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pfeife.
Hoyt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernard Pfeife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hoyt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeife throws a hook to the side of Hoyt's head but Hoyt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoyt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pfeife throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoyt on the side of the head.
Hoyt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoyt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoyt circles away quickly and effectively.
Pfeife scores with a hook to the body. Hoyt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Pfeife.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoyt.
Pfeife throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pfeife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pfeife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyt was well out of range. Poor timing from Pfeife.
Hoyt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pfeife tries to avoid it but Hoyt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pfeife to the ground. Pfeife escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pfeife lands with a nice body punch.
Hoyt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pfeife misses with a hook.
Hoyt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pfeife jabs at Hoyt's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoyt at a distance.
Hoyt is breathing heavily.
Hoyt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pfeife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pfeife, as that shot connected.
Pfeife connects with a body shot.
Hoyt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pfeife lands a jab to the head.
Pfeife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pfeife throws a big shot that misses.
Hoyt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pfeife throws a right and a left that Hoyt avoids nicely.
Pfeife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Pfeife.
Bernard Pfeife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pfeife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoyt.
Pfeife missing with a left hand there. Hoyt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife scores with a hook.
Hoyt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pfeife misses with a looping right.
Pfeife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernard Pfeife is winning the standup battle so far.
Pfeife dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pfeife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoyt.
A jab from Pfeife finds it's way through Hoyt's defenses.
Pfeife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pfeife throws a combination. Hoyt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pfeife works the jab nicely.
Pfeife fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoyt dodges the punch combination from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoyt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pfeife.
Pfeife smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pfeife defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoyt.
Pfeife throws a series of punches but Hoyt moves out of range.
Hoyt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoyt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pfeife lands with a cross.
Pfeife looks to land a combination but Hoyt avoids it well.
Pfeife goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pfeife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyt.
Jab from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pfeife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoyt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoyt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoyt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pfeife.
Hoyt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pfeife avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Pfeife dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pfeife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyt.
Hoyt avoids the body shot from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoyt.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pfeife but Pfeife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pfeife as he avoids it easily.
Hoyt shoots in but Pfeife avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard Pfeife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Hoyt.
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeife misses with a few strikes there.
Pfeife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoyt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pfeife's waist but Pfeife gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoyt off to one side.
Jab, jab by Pfeife - just one landing.
Hoyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoyt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pfeife lands with a good body shot.
Pfeife lands with a hook. Hoyt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pfeife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyt.
Pfeife misses with a wild combination.
Pfeife scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoyt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pfeife throws out the jab.
Hoyt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pfeife's waist but Pfeife gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoyt off to one side.
Pfeife throws a body punch but Hoyt moves out of range.
Pfeife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyt.
Pfeife misses with a hook.
Pfeife throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyt's shoulder, as Hoyt tries to avoid the shot.
Pfeife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyt.
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.
Pfeife lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pfeife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyt.
Pfeife swings for the body but Hoyt moves out of range.
Pfeife throws the left hand but Hoyt avoids the punch easily.
Pfeife's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pfeife duly obliges.
Pfeife fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pfeife lands a slapping body shot.
Pfeife scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pfeife takes a swing at Hoyt's ribcage but misses.
Pfeife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoyt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoyt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pfeife.
A telegraphed right hand from Pfeife misses the target.
Pfeife throws a hook but Hoyt blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Pfeife.
Hoyt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife misses with an uppercut.
Hoyt looks for a takedown but Pfeife sprawls well.
Pfeife lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoyt backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Pfeife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pfeife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pfeife darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pfeife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pfeife misses with a straight left.
Pfeife moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pfeife.
Pfeife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pfeife as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Pfeife.
Leonard Hoyt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoyt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoyt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bernard Pfeife is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pfeife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoyt can do to turn this around?
Pfeife fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoyt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pfeife.
Pfeife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pfeife scores with a jab to the body.
Pfeife scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Pfeife misses.
Hoyt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Pfeife - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Pfeife showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pfeife, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Pfeife!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Takata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos jabs Takata right on the nose. Takata blinks but takes it well.
Takata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chaos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chaos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takata avoids the head kick by Chaos.
Takata tries to keep at a distance but Chaos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Takata breaks the clinch.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaos lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Takata misses
and Chaos counters with a nice body kick.
Takata takes one to the chin there.
Takata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takata loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Takata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Takata fails to land the takedown.
Takata misses with a double jab
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takata's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos drives through and clinches with Takata against the cage.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos works Takata's body with a nice hook.
Chaos scores with a kick to the body.
Takata is breathing heavily.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chaos throws a head kick that Takata semi-blocks.
It looks like Shinya Takata has been cut.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Takata.
Takata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos moves out of range as Takata strikes.
Good leg kick by Chaos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaos scores with a shot to the body.
Chaos's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos digs a good body shot into Takata's ribs.
Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takata's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chaos lands the left hand.
Chaos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Chaos.
Nice jab there from Chaos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaos.
Clinton Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chaos.
Chaos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takata had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Chaos.
Chaos scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Chaos finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Chaos.
Chaos lands a head kick. Takata smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chaos scores with a hook.
A big right from Takata misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takata misses with a looping right.
Chaos throws a front kick that sends Takata stumbling back into the cage.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Chaos lands a body shot.
Chaos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chaos to score with a decent uppercut.
Chaos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaos.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick from Chaos lands but Takata takes it in his stride.
Chaos connects with a single shot there.
Takata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaos counters with a good low kick that Takata was not able to check.
Takata thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chaos.
Chaos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takata takes a step back to recover.
Chaos slips a straight right by Takata.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chaos!
Chaos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takata 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.
Chaos clinches with his opponent.
Chaos breaks the clinch.
Chaos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos lands a head kick. Takata smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chaos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Chaos - just one landing.
Chaos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaos lands a front kick.
Chaos jabs Takata right on the nose. Takata blinks but takes it well.
Takata misses with a hook.
Chaos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takata at a distance.
Takata misses with a straight right.
Chaos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chaos connects with a right hand. Takata shakes it off.
Chaos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takata's hands.
Takata misses with a leg kick
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takata misses with a shot to the body
and Takata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaos thumps Takata with a low kick.
Takata needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.
Clinton Chaos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Chaos as he connects with a hook.
Takata misses with a shot to the body
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Chaos.
Takata needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos cracks Takata with an open hand slap.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Takata throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Takata misses.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
Chaos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaos looking to throw knees to the head but Takata is blocking nicely.
Chaos cracks Takata with a nice body shot.
Chaos pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaos.
Chaos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takata misses with a takedown
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takata takes one to the side of the head.
Takata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaos. Chaos obviously looking to wear him down.
Chaos scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is looking to slow Takata down with leg kicks.
Takata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos catches Takata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaos scores with a hook to the body. Takata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Chaos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takata throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaos lands a head shot.
Chaos scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos throws a sloppy head kick and Takata moves out of range easily.
Chaos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos lands with an uppercut that bounces Takata off the cage and back into rage.
Chaos tests Takata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaos lands a lovely overhand right.
Takata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaos lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takata thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takata fails with the takedown
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takata misses with a jab to the body
and Chaos counters with a good low kick that Takata was not able to check.
Chaos lands a jab to Takata's midsection.
Chaos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Chaos.
Chaos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Chaos.
A head kick misses from Chaos.
A jab from Takata misses.
Chaos throws a shot to the body.
Takata misses with a combination
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Chaos.
Chaos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takata is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chaos scores with a jab.
A low kick from Takata misses
and Chaos counters with a left to the body.
Chaos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takata. That did some damage!
Chaos drives through and clinches with Takata against the cage.
Chaos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
A short body shot lands from Chaos as the two fighters clinch.
Chaos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chaos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takata misses with an uppercut.
Chaos has closed the distance and engaged Takata in a clinch.
Chaos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takata.
Takata shoots for a takedown but Chaos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takata misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaos tries to move into range but Takata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takata looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
Chaos lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takata was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaos lands with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Chaos.
Chaos cracks Takata with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata digs a good hook to Chaos's body.
Takata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Takata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos forces Takata back against the cage and clinches.
Chaos lands a body shot.
Chaos keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaos obliges.
Chaos pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaos.
Chaos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takata moves forwards but Chaos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chaos's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaos throws a good cross that connects.
Chaos thuds a left hand into Takata's body.
Chaos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takata thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Takata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chaos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chaos lands with a hook. Takata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takata misses with a looping right.
Chaos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takata's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takata.
Chaos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takata drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chaos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Takata misses
and Chaos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takata is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takata misses with a body shot
and Chaos moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaos.
Chaos breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takata misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaos.
Takata fails with the takedown
and Takata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Good exchange - Chaos coming out on top.
Chaos connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaos moves into range and clinches up with Takata.
Chaos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaos tries a knee to the head but Takata blocks it.
Shinya Takata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaos has Takata pushed against the cage.
Takata takes a shot to the head.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Takata wants to break free but Chaos has control.
Chaos is leaning against Takata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Chaos.
Clinton Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takata swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Chaos blocks the elbow strike.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chaos prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Takata wants to break free but Chaos has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takata tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Chaos lands a body shot.
Chaos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaos won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Chaos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chaos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Chaos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Tinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinkle comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle Jam. Gustavo Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lotus Tinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tinkle is controlling Mendes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tinkle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Tinkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Tinkle defends the submission attempt.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tinkle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkle is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tinkle is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Tinkle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.
Tinkle stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tinkle defends well.
Tinkle wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Tinkle pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinkle pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tinkle in particular looking to stall.
Mendes is trying to control but Tinkle passes into side control!
Tinkle working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mendes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tinkle throws out the jab.
Tinkle throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Tinkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tinkle lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Tinkle is avoiding it.
Tinkle misses with a wild combination.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tinkle sprawls well. Tinkle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lotus Tinkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinkle lands the left hand.
Mendes tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Tinkle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotus Tinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Mendes.
Tinkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Tinkle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tinkle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tinkle.
Tinkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus Tinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Tinkle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinkle. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinkle connects with a body shot.
Mendes takes one on the button.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes dives in and grabs Tinkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tinkle pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Tinkle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tinkle misses with a few strikes there.
Tinkle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tinkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkle as he avoids it easily.
Lotus Tinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Mendes.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Tinkle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Tinkle lands with a cross.
Tinkle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tinkle tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tinkle to the ground. Tinkle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tinkle lands a slapping body shot.
Tinkle lunges at Mendes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendes's hand.
Tinkle scores with a jab to the body.
Tinkle scores with a decent looking hook.
Tinkle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinkle lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkle scores with a jab. Mendes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tinkle digs a good body shot into Mendes's ribs.
Tinkle swinging wildly here.
Mendes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tinkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendes's head.
Tinkle throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Tinkle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Tinkle.
Tinkle throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Tinkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Tinkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tinkle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinkle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tinkle throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tinkle sprawls well. Tinkle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Tinkle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Tinkle does no damage.
Tinkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinkle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tinkle pinned against the cage. Tinkle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tinkle looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Lotus Tinkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Tinkle.
Tinkle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tinkle lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Tinkle.
Tinkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Tinkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendes lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Tinkle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tinkle throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tinkle misses with a body shot.
Tinkle misses the shot to the body.
Gustavo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Tinkle there.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Tinkle sprawls well.
Tinkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinkle looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Tinkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkle looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
A jab from Tinkle does it's job there.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Tinkle.
Tinkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinkle lands with a cross.
Tinkle throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tinkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinkle.
Tinkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tinkle misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tinkle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tinkle scores with a nice strike.
Tinkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tinkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinkle throws a left and a right that both miss
so Mendes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tinkle seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Tinkle is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to move into half guard but instead Tinkle has managed to sweep!
Tinkle wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tinkle has passed into half guard!
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Mendes is looking for a triangle here but Tinkle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Tinkle stalls from top position.
Tinkle is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Tinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tinkle, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Tinkle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryan's choice of entrance music: Girlfriend. Jake Ryan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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199 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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KO power |
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Lockwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood misses with a head kick.
Lockwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Lockwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chad Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lockwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Lockwood.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Lockwood.
Lockwood can't break the clinch.
Lockwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lockwood misses with a knee to the head.
Lockwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Lockwood.
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Lockwood, against the cage.
Lockwood throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan prevents Lockwood from breaking the clinch.
Ryan tries to work over Lockwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Lockwood.
Lockwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Lockwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lockwood tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Lockwood avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Lockwood counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Lockwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Lockwood.
Lockwood wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Lockwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lockwood at a distance.
Lockwood is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lockwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lockwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Lockwood down.
Lockwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockwood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan punishes Lockwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan drives through and clinches with Lockwood against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Lockwood throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lockwood's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Lockwood misses with a knee strike.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lockwood can't break the clinch.
Lockwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockwood tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Lockwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a solid leg kick but Lockwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryan.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lockwood misses with a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Ryan lunges at Lockwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lockwood's hand.
Ryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lockwood if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick by Lockwood misses
and Ryan counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lockwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lockwood is rocked!
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lockwood misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Lockwood.
Lockwood tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan presses Lockwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Lockwood's ribcage. Lockwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan cracks Lockwood with a nice body shot.
Lockwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lockwood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lockwood or not.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lockwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lockwood has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lockwood walks into a jab.
Lockwood ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan cracks Lockwood with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lockwood falls to his knees and Ryan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ryan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelby comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gonzalez's choice of entrance music: Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole. Mr Gonzalez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Shelby.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Shelby's ribs.
Gonzalez works Shelby's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelby throws out the jab.
Shelby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Shelby digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shelby tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Shelby.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Gonzalez presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Shelby lands with a short shot to the head.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shelby lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
It looks like Mr Gonzalez has been cut.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shelby.
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!
Shelby throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shelby swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shelby lands a jab.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelby throws out the jab.
Shelby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shelby rather than just go for the knockout.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Shelby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shelby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shelby jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Shelby misses with a straight right.
Shelby throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Mr Gonzalez's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Shelby.
Shelby stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shelby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shelby duly obliges.
Decent striking displayed by Shelby there.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Shelby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Shelby lands the left hand.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nate Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Shelby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Shelby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shelby throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Shelby throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shelby momentarily.
Shelby clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Shelby.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Shelby ducked under it nicely.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
Shelby being controlled against the cage.
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shelby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Nice defenses there by Shelby.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez cracks Shelby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelby.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Shelby back into the cage.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelby tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shelby throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Shelby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shelby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby scores with a nice strike.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Shelby with an uppercut!
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Shelby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The cut above Mr Gonzalez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shelby tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez has Shelby pressed against the cage, preventing Shelby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shelby prevents it.
Gonzalez wants a takedown.
Nate Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Shelby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shelby lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shelby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shelby scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Shelby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shelby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Shelby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mr Gonzalez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shelby moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Shelby.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelby.
A shot to the body from Gonzalez misses
and Shelby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mr Gonzalez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nate Shelby!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barbie Girl. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
318 lbs
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21
307 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King swings for the body but Clegane moves out of range.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Clegane wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a lazy right hand but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from King misses
and Clegane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Clegane lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Clegane takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Levi King has been cut.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King tries to clinch up
and Clegane counters with a slapping leg kick.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Levi King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a looping right.
Clegane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Clegane.
Clegane wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Clegane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Clegane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A leg kick checked by King.
King avoids the head kick by Clegane.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clegane!
An inside leg kick from Clegane misses.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Clegane lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Clegane takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clegane thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clegane won't be happy with that.
Clegane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clegane gets full guard.
King postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
Clegane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clegane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clegane working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Clegane.
King lands a couple of digs.
King trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Clegane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
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.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
Clegane keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clegane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levi King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clegane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clegane misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clegane.
Clegane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clegane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Clegane is looking to score with low kicks.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clegane. Clegane obviously looking to wear him down.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Gregor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clegane throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a shot from downtown. Clegane moves away and avoids it.
Clegane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clegane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clegane looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King tries to clinch up
and Clegane counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clegane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Clegane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clegane throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Clegane throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Clegane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clegane connects with a solid leg kick.
Clegane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clegane wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Clegane settles back down.
Clegane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Clegane throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Clegane moves away from the strike by King.
Clegane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Clegane throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King misses with a looping left.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clegane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King scores with a leg kick.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clegane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clegane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clegane, who protects the arm well.
Clegane wants to control but King postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into full mount!
Clegane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clegane moves into full guard.
Clegane has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. King doesn't defend quickly enough and Clegane has managed to lock this one up! Can King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Clegane on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cripple Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu has chosen Holy Diver - Dio as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
203 lbs
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28
212 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cripple Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Tron moves away and avoids it.
Kossu tries to clinch but Tron moves out of range.
Tron blocks the body kick.
Tron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Kossu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tron throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Tron looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Kossu cracks Tron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Tron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tron throws a lazy right hand but Kossu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kossu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tron.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Tron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kossu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tron misses the target.
Good leg kick by Kossu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tron is out of range.
Tron misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Tron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Tron's defenses.
Kossu tries to work over Tron's front leg with a kick but Tron checks it.
Kossu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kossu thows a body shot but no joy.
Tron misses with a jab to the body
and Kossu counters with an inside leg kick.
Tron checks a low kick from Kossu.
Tron looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Kossu misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws a right and a left that Tron avoids nicely.
Kossu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tron.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Tron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Tron swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Tron is looking to wear down Kossu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tron lands the left hand.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Kossu tried to score with a low kick but Tron checks it.
Kossu throws a low kick, looking for Tron's leg but Tron calmly moves out of range.
Tron sizes up Kossu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kossu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tron lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron misses the shot to the body.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu clinches up with Tron and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kossu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tron misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kossu fails to land.
Tron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu dodges an elbow strike from Tron.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
Tron pushes off an throws an elbow but Kossu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tron lands a right hand.
Kossu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tron has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Tron is pressed up against the cage. Kossu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tron down to the mat. Tron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cripple Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Tron scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kossu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tron doesn't seem phased though.
Kossu fakes the leg kick and cracks Tron in the body.
Tron misses the body punch
and Kossu counters with a good low kick that Tron was not able to check.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tron in his tracks.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Kossu lands a lovely overhand right.
Tron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kossu.
Tron throws a lazy right hand but Kossu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tron throws a sloppy body shot
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tron blocks a jab.
Tron misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Tron swats away the attempt to clinch by Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Tron misses
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tron connects with a looping right hand.
Tron misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Tron misses with a straight left.
Kossu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kossu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kossu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Tron lands.
Tron missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tron misses with a straight left.
Tron just misses with a punch to the body.
Tron misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Tron's head but Tron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron checks a leg kick nicely.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tron is out of range.
Tron keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Tron.
Kossu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Tron.
Cripple Tron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tron throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.
Litran Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tron.
Tron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tron walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Tron lands a jab to Kossu's midsection.
Kossu slips under a jab from Tron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron blocks the body kick.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Tron.
Tron misses the shot to the body.
Tron misses with an uppercut.
Tron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tron thows a body shot but no joy.
Tron 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.
Tron fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Tron misses
and Kossu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tron.
Decent striking displayed by Kossu there.
Kossu lands a jab to Tron's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kossu.
Tron looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron drops his hands momentarily and Kossu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kossu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tron's sensitive parts.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tron.
Tron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu wants to clinch up but Tron keeps it at a distance.
Kossu clinches with his opponent.
Tron lands with a right to the head.
Kossu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tron can't fight it off and eventually Kossu manages to take the fight to the floor. Tron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Tron keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kossu looking to pass the guard.
Kossu trying to control but Tron is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tron's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tron digs a good body shot into Kossu's ribs.
Tron misses with a body punch
and Kossu counters with a thumping low kick.
Tron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kossu.
Kossu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tron did well to prevent Kossu getting side control.
Tron is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tron desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kossu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kossu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu is looking for a kimura here.
Kossu wants to take a breather but Tron is having none of it.
Tron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kossu throws and elbow that misses. Tron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kossu's guard. Nice move by Tron!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kossu working a defensive guard here.
Kossu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kossu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kossu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kossu stalling away here and it's allowed Tron to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kossu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kossu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kossu moves into full mount! Tron won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kossu looking to control but Tron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kossu landing shots from mount.
Kossu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kossu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tron lands a right hook to the body.
Kossu throws a low kick but Tron moves out of range easily.
Tron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tron scores with a punch to the head.
Kossu scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Kossu misses.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Tron.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
A jab lands there for Tron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron misses with a double jab
and Kossu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tron swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tron.
Tron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kossu.
Tron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tron misses with a straight left.
Tron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tron.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Kossu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tron lands a head shot.
Kossu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tron at a distance.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
Kossu is looking to land body kicks.
Tron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kossu.
Kossu walks into a stiff left hand from Tron.
Tron avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body. Tron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kossu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tron just misses with a punch to the body.
Tron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tron. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tron throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu misses the jab.
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kossu scores with a head kick.
Tron cracks Kossu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tron is out of range.
A combination from Kossu does no damage.
Kossu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tron.
Tron jabs at Kossu's body.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Kossu counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Kossu misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tron just misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tron. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tron thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Litran Kossu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kossu slips under a jab from Tron.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu shoots in and drives through. Tron sprawls well.
Tron lands with an overhand left.
Tron cracks a nice hook into Kossu's ribs.
Tron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kossu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tron. Tron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tron throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Tron clobbers Kossu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tron cracks Kossu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Tron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Kossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kossu.
Kossu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu misses with a head kick.
Kossu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tron.
Tron lands a nice looking body shot.
Kossu tries to clinch up but Tron circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kossu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu takes a swing at Tron's ribcage but misses.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Tron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tron throws a series of punches but Kossu moves out of range.
Tron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Tron just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tron misses the target.
Tron just misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Tron blocks a low kick nicely.
Kossu throws a hook but Tron blocks it.
Tron blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron is looking to chop away at Kossu's legs.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kossu tried to score with a low kick but Tron checks it.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tron sprawls well. Tron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kossu gets slowly back to his feet.
Cripple Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Tron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kossu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tron keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
Kossu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tron has escaped and now he's on top!
Kossu is looking to sweep but instead, Tron has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu wants to improve his position but Tron is controlling well.
Cripple Tron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litran Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kossu is trying to control but can't.
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 Cripple Tron.
Well Kossu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litran Kossu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix's entrance music is A Little Respect. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
Betlach throws a right hand that St Croix ducks under and follows up with a left that St Croix also avoids with ease.
Betlach throws the left hand but St Croix avoids the punch easily.
Betlach looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
Betlach throws a jab but it's blocked by St Croix.
Betlach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Betlach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Betlach slips a jab from St Croix.
Betlach throws a nice looking combination but St Croix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Betlach throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betlach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Croix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Betlach swings for the body but St Croix moves out of range.
Betlach lands an overhand right.
St Croix thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach missing with a left hand there. St Croix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Betlach jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
St Croix works Betlach's body with a nice hook.
St Croix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Betlach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Croix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Betlach counters with a right hand to the body.
Betlach lands a jab-cross combination.
Betlach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Croix throws out the jab.
St Croix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a one-two to the body.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands with a straight right. St Croix didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Croix throws a leg kick but Betlach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Betlach misses with a combination
and St Croix counters with a nice leg kick.
Betlach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Croix misses with a hook. Betlach ducked under it nicely.
Betlach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Betlach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Croix is looking to chop away at Betlach's legs.
St Croix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Betlach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach misses with a hook. St Croix ducked under it nicely.
Betlach looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
St Croix misses with a hook.
Betlach cracks St Croix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Betlach punishes St Croix's body with a nice straight punch.
Betlach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Betlach misses its intended target.
Betlach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Croix finds it's way round the side to connect with Betlach's head.
Betlach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Betlach throws an overhand right that lands on St Croix's shoulder, as St Croix tries to avoid the shot.
St Croix scores with a nice right hand.
Betlach throws a combination. St Croix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Croix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
Betlach throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Betlach throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
Betlach misses with a few strikes there.
Betlach misses with a combination
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Betlach swings for the body but St Croix moves out of range.
Betlach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St Croix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
St Croix throws a solid leg kick but Betlach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Croix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Betlach misses.
St Croix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Betlach.
St Croix scores with a shot to the body.
St Croix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Croix throws a sloppy head kick and Betlach moves out of range easily.
Betlach falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
Betlach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Betlach misses
and St Croix counters with a good, hard body kick but Betlach shrugs it off.
Betlach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
St Croix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Croix lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from St Croix both land. Nice combination.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach ducks right into an uppercut from St Croix.
St Croix lands with a right hand.
Betlach moves out of range as St Croix strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by St Croix!
A right-left combo lands from Betlach.
St Croix lands a nice hook to Betlach's body. Betlach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Betlach misses.
Betlach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Betlach falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix counters with a nice body kick.
St Croix throws out a powerful jab.
Betlach misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a series of strikes. Betlach will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betlach.
St Croix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Croix scores with a shot to the body.
Betlach misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betlach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice body shot.
Jacques St Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
Betlach is breathing heavily.
Betlach slips a jab and a cross from St Croix.
Betlach walks into a left hand.
Betlach throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Croix counters with a nice body kick.
Betlach misses the body punch
and Betlach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Betlach.
A bone on bone clash there as Betlach blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for St Croix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Betlach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Betlach's knee momentarily.
St Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Betlach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Croix.
Betlach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
St Croix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Betlach throws a combination that misses
and St Croix counters with a nice kick to the body.
St Croix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Betlach throws out the jab.
St Croix misses with a series of wild punches.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Betlach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Croix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Betlach is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Betlach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Croix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Betlach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Betlach was not able to check.
Betlach throws a right hand that St Croix ducks under and follows up with a left that St Croix also avoids with ease.
St Croix pushes Betlach away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Croix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betlach's hands.
Nice body kick there by St Croix.
St Croix scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betlach throws a jab when St Croix was well out of range.
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betlach.
St Croix slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Betlach misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from St Croix
and Betlach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Croix moves away from the strike by Betlach.
Betlach falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix counters with a nice body kick.
Betlach misses with a combination
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Betlach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Betlach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Betlach walks into a stiff left hand from St Croix.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Betlach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Betlach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betlach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
St Croix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Croix slips a jab and a cross from Betlach.
Betlach misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Betlach's knee momentarily.
Betlach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by St Croix.
St Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Betlach.
St Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St Croix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from St Croix.
Betlach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix jabs Betlach right on the nose. Betlach blinks but takes it well.
Betlach throws the left hand but St Croix avoids the punch easily.
Betlach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betlach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for St Croix. That snapped Betlach's head back.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betlach blocks the body kick.
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betlach.
Betlach misses with a body punch
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Betlach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St Croix to score with a decent uppercut.
St Croix moves away from the strike by Betlach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
Betlach throws an overhand right that lands on St Croix's shoulder, as St Croix tries to avoid the shot.
Betlach takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
St Croix tries to score with a low kick but Betlach moves his leg out of the way.
Betlach misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Betlach thinking.
Betlach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Croix scores with a leg kick.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Croix jabs at Betlach's body.
Betlach throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a low kick, right behind Betlach 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Betlach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Betlach.
St Croix swings for the body but Betlach moves out of range.
St Croix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St Croix misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for St Croix. That snapped Betlach's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Betlach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Betlach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Betlach might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, St Croix has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Betlach misses
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
St Croix slips a straight right by Betlach.
St Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix clearly takes 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.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Betlach's calf.
Betlach misses with an uppercut. St Croix saw that one coming.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Croix lands the left hand.
St Croix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Betlach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
St Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Croix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Croix looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
A lazy left from Betlach finds it's target.
Betlach scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Betlach.
Betlach lands a right hook to the body.
Betlach throws a series of punches but St Croix avoids them all with ease.
Betlach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but St Croix slips the punch.
Betlach looks to land a left hand but St Croix moved out of range nicely.
St Croix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Betlach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Betlach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Betlach lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Betlach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Croix moves out of range of the strikes.
St Croix slips a straight right by Betlach.
A slow jab from St Croix misses its intended target.
St Croix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Croix connects with an inside leg kick.
Betlach throws a shot from downtown. St Croix moves away and avoids it.
Betlach misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Betlach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
Betlach throws a combination that misses
and St Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix dips to his left and cracks Betlach with an uppercut!
St Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Betlach's sensitive parts.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
Betlach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Betlach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Betlach stalks St Croix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St Croix's face. St Croix staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from St Croix misses the target.
Betlach throws a hook but St Croix avoids it easily.
A big right from St Croix misses.
Betlach misses with a hook.
Betlach misses the body punch
and Betlach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Croix motions for Betlach to come forward. St Croix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Betlach misses with a hook to the body
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Betlach misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Betlach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from St Croix.
Betlach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Croix throws a head kick but Betlach moves out of range.
A big right from Betlach misses.
St Croix tries to bum rush Betlach with a series of wild strikes but Betlach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Croix throws the kick towards the body but Betlach avoids it.
Betlach misses with a body punch
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Betlach.
Betlach avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Betlach misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix had his way with Vevrin Betlach in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by St Croix.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Croix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Betlach.
St Croix slips a jab from Betlach.
Betlach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betlach swinging wildly here.
Betlach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Betlach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
Betlach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix throws a front kick that sends Betlach stumbling back into the cage.
Betlach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Betlach falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Betlach is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betlach.
St Croix misses with a leg kick
and Betlach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Betlach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Croix scores with a jab to the body.
Betlach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
Betlach throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice kick to the body.
Betlach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betlach.
Betlach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Croix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Croix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Croix lands with a right hand.
Betlach throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
St Croix misses the jab.
Betlach misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Betlach misses with a wild body shot.
St Croix connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix scores with a kick to the body.
St Croix digs a good body shot into Betlach's ribs.
St Croix digs a good body shot into Betlach's ribs.
St Croix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Croix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Betlach.
St Croix lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Betlach misses
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by St Croix as he connects with a hook.
Betlach looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
Betlach misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
St Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betlach can do to turn this around?
A jab from St Croix does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Betlach.
Betlach misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Betlach down.
Betlach misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
St Croix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vevrin Betlach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Croix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Betlach throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Betlach at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Croix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix retains his featherweight title!
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