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AFC 143 - Bubba vs. Redman III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Afraid. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnnie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Walker tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Walker scoring with punches from side control.
Powers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walker connects with a decent elbow.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Powers kicks Walker off and gets back to his feet.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powers showed some decent athleticism there.
Walker wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Powers wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powers's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Powers tries to escape but Walker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Walker looking for the RNC.
Powers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Powers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Powers defends it.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker blocks the strikes from Powers.
Powers keeping hold of Walker's head, controlling as best he can.
Powers tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powers defends it well.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Powers moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Walker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Powers trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Powers wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walker pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers shoots and misses
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Powers's guard.
Powers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Powers's guard.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Powers gets back to full guard.
Walker cracks Powers with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers controlling Walker's posture.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powers!
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walker prevents Powers from moving into mount.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
Walker is looking for submissions but instead, Powers has regained full guard.
Powers controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walker has Powers in his guard.
Powers trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Powers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Powers scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Powers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Powers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powers prevents it.
Powers tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Walker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Powers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Walker regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Walker trying to control the position.
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powers gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
Walker tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Walker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker manages to get to full guard.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
Walker trying to move into half guard but instead Powers has managed to sweep!
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Powers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers postures up.
Powers stands up from Walker's guard - Powers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Boyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Boyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyat but Boyat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chips moves out of range as Boyat throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyat.
Chips thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyat throws a head kick that half lands.
Chips shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyat sprawls well. He's pushed Chips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trent Boyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Chips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyat circles away.
Chips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyat.
Chips slips a jab and a cross from Boyat.
Boyat 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.
Chips shoots in for a takedown but Boyat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyat with a hook.
Chips fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boyat sprawls well initially but Chips persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyat is trying to escape back to his feet but Chips uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boyat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chips looks up at the clock and then as Boyat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chips smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyat is pushing Chips's head away, looking to escape. Chips manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Chips are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boyat is trying to get back to his feet.
Chips controlling from side mount.
Chips wants to control but Boyat is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chips throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boyat wants to get back to his feet.
Boyat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chips.
Boyat bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boyat throws a leg kick but Chips checks it.
Boyat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyat.
Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyat tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyat to the ground. Boyat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyat.
Chips lands with a nice body punch.
Boyat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Boyat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyat rushes Chips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyat tries a knee to the head but Chips blocks it.
A knee to the head by Boyat.
Chips has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boyat regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chips won't allow Boyat to get back to his feet.
Chips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chips stops Boyat from standing up.
Boyat keeping moving, preventing Chips from controlling successfully.
Chips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyat is keeping the position for now.
Boyat wants to stand up but Chips is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Boyat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boyat scores with a spinning back kick!
Boyat misses with a head kick.
Trent Boyat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyat lands a big head kick that sends Chips tumbling to the mat! Boyat takes a step backwards and waves Chips back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boyat can pounce on him.
Boyat circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Chips drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Boyat follows Chips to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Boyat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crocopski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crocopski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crocopski slips a straight right by Souza.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crocopski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza avoiding damage as Crocopski throws knees to the body.
Crocopski misses with a knee to the head.
Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crocopski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Crocopski missing with knees to the body.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crocopski missing with knees to the body.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocopski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Souza is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Crocopski to the mat. Crocopski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Crocopski pushes Souza off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crocopski avoids the body shot from Souza.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crocopski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocopski.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Crocopski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Souza.
It looks like Paolo Souza has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocopski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Crocopski as he connects with a hook.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Crocopski.
An inside leg kick lands from Crocopski.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crocopski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crocopski tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocopski lands a big head kick that sends Souza tumbling to the mat! Crocopski takes a step backwards and waves Souza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Souza is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Crocopski.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crocopski lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Souza crumples to the floor! Crocopski milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Crocopski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gina Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Oliszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gina Carano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gina Carano!
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, Mikhail Oliszewski!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano throws a chopping leg kick but Oliszewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliszewski throws out a loose jab but Carano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Carano keeps Oliszewski at a distance using the push kick.
Oliszewski misses with a hook. Carano ducked under it nicely.
Oliszewski blocks a head kick by Carano.
A lazy left from Carano finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Carano.
Oliszewski cracks Carano with an open hand slap.
Carano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliszewski's calf.
An inside leg kick from Carano misses.
Oliszewski looks to score with a jab to the body but Carano is just out of range.
Carano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliszewski takes a swing at Carano's ribcage but misses.
Carano lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliszewski throws an overhand right that lands on Carano's shoulder, as Carano tries to avoid the shot.
Carano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliszewski misses the shot to the body.
Oliszewski blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano throws a looping overhand right but Oliszewski ducks down to avoid it.
Carano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliszewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Oliszewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliszewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carano rushes Oliszewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carano digs a right hand underneath Oliszewski's ribcage. Oliszewski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carano tries a knee to the head but Oliszewski blocks it.
Nice body punch from Carano.
Carano lands with a left to the head.
Carano takes a shot to the head.
Carano landing knees to the head.
Oliszewski tries to work over Carano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carano blocks a body shot from Oliszewski.
Carano scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliszewski.
Carano blocks a body shot from Oliszewski.
A head punch on the inside from Oliszewski fails to land.
Carano pushes Oliszewski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliszewski misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Carano.
A short uppercut from Oliszewski.
Carano missing with knees to the body.
Carano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliszewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carano has a couple of punches blocked by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carano.
Oliszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliszewski tries a body shot but Carano blocks it.
Oliszewski tries to work over Carano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliszewski.
Carano misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Carano.
Carano lands a body punch.
Carano misses with a punch on the inside.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carano crunches a lovely knee into Oliszewski's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carano.
Carano lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliszewski lands with a right to the head.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliszewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oliszewski as the two fighters clinch.
Oliszewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Carano.
Oliszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carano's elbow.
A short uppercut from Carano.
Oliszewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carano tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliszewski avoids the damage to the body.
Carano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carano misses with a knee to the head.
Carano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carano lands a nice knee to the body.
Oliszewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano misses with a knee strike.
Carano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliszewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliszewski digs a right hand into Carano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carano's gas tank.
Carano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliszewski misses with a punch to the body.
Oliszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carano gets through Oliszewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carano obliges.
Oliszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Carano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliszewski tries a body shot but Carano blocks it.
Oliszewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliszewski's face.
Carano prevents a body shot from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski is working Carano over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliszewski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gina Carano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot
enabling Carano to counter with a crisp jab.
Carano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliszewski.
Carano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliszewski.
Carano tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliszewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carano's head backwards.
Oliszewski throws an overhand right that lands on Carano's shoulder, as Carano tries to avoid the shot.
Carano staying out of range there.
Oliszewski blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhail Oliszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carano is looking to score with low kicks.
Carano throws a head kick but Oliszewski moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carano. That's going to slow Oliszewski down.
A slow jab from Carano misses its intended target.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carano moves away.
Oliszewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carano tries to land a front kick but Oliszewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliszewski checks a low kick from Carano.
Carano feints and then cracks Oliszewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliszewski down.
Carano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliszewski throws a good cross that connects.
Carano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carano connects with a high kick.
Carano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliszewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliszewski throws a sloppy body shot
and Carano counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliszewski scores with the left hand. Carano knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliszewski lands with a good body shot.
Carano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliszewski as he connects with a hook.
Oliszewski thuds his right hand into Carano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot.
Carano throws a leg kick but Oliszewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carano scores with the left hand. Oliszewski knows he should have avoided that one.
Carano throws a push kick but Oliszewski slaps the foot to one side.
Carano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carano has time to react.
A slow jab from Carano misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Oliszewski.
Carano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carano gets a clinch.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliszewski's face.
Oliszewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliszewski.
Carano misses with a knee to the head.
Carano lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliszewski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oliszewski fails to land.
Oliszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Carano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carano lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano prevents a body shot from Oliszewski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliszewski.
Carano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Carano.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliszewski is defending well for now.
Carano lands a body shot.
Carano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carano blocks a body shot from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carano scores with a knee to the head.
Oliszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliszewski misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Carano as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliszewski avoiding damage as Carano throws knees to the body.
Carano prevents a body shot from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Oliszewski fails to land.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but Oliszewski blocks with his arms.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but Oliszewski blocks with his arms.
Oliszewski tries a body shot but Carano blocks it.
Oliszewski tries to work over Carano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carano blocking some punches.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliszewski's face.
Carano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carano blocks an uppercut.
Oliszewski managing to block the knees to the body from Carano.
Carano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliszewskis head.
Oliszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Carano misses with a knee to the head.
Carano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gina Carano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carano takes one to the chin there.
Carano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliszewski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Oliszewski there.
Carano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliszewski misses the shot to the body.
Carano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliszewski.
Carano misses with a straight right.
Oliszewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carano.
Carano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski misses with a jab to the body
and Carano counters with a good low kick that Oliszewski was not able to check.
Oliszewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carano's hands.
Carano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliszewski misses with a straight right.
Carano slips a straight right by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski takes a swing at Carano's ribcage but misses.
Carano avoids the body shot from Oliszewski.
Carano throws a body punch but Oliszewski moves out of range.
Oliszewski misses with a hook.
Carano slips a straight right by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carano lands a leg kick that knocks Oliszewski off balance momentarily.
Carano wants to slow Oliszewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliszewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carano at a distance.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot
and Carano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliszewski's knee momentarily.
Carano lands a nice looking body shot.
Carano throws a leg kick but Oliszewski moved away.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carano throws a push kick but Oliszewski slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Oliszewski blocks the low kick.
Carano tries to work over Oliszewski's front leg with a kick but Oliszewski checks it.
Gina Carano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliszewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carano is looking to clinch.
Carano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carano.
Oliszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliszewski manages to avoid it.
Gina Carano is winning the standup battle so far.
Carano lands a nice shot that snaps Oliszewski's head back.
Carano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliszewski.
Carano moves out of range as Oliszewski strikes.
A head kick from Carano lands but Oliszewski takes it in his stride.
Carano looks to land a right hand but Oliszewski moved out of range.
Carano misses with a low kick.
Oliszewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carano.
Nice shot lands for Oliszewski.
Carano avoids the body shot from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Carano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oliszewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski lands a right hook to the body.
Carano instigates a clinch.
Oliszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Carano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliszewski.
Oliszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliszewski working aggressively here.
Carano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliszewski or not.
Carano lands a left hand.
Oliszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Carano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Carano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliszewski tries to throw a body punch but Carano avoids it by throwing Oliszewski back against the cage.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliszewski.
Carano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carano presses Oliszewski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carano's elbow.
Carano pushes Oliszewski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carano is working Oliszewski over against the cage.
Oliszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carano's elbow.
Mikhail Oliszewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carano misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gina Carano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gina Carano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribeiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lo Boy-This Is How I Bang . Cesar Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Verson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Verson misses.
Verson swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verson.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Verson.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verson tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Verson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verson lands an overhand right.
Rodrigo Verson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verson misses the shot to the body.
Verson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribeiro on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verson misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verson's hands.
Verson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Verson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Verson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Verson wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Verson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Verson tries to pass.
Verson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro has Verson pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Verson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Verson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro tries to get out of the position.
Verson 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.
Verson stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Verson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Verson from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Verson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Verson misses with a body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Verson closes the distance but Ribeiro moves to the side
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verson connects with a body shot.
Ribeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verson.
Ribeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Verson swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Verson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Verson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Verson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro scores with a jab to the head.
Verson loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Verson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
Cesar Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Verson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verson shoots in but Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
Verson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Verson.
Verson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Verson.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Verson is just out of range.
Ribeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verson slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribeiro. That snapped Verson's head back.
Verson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Ribeiro 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.
Verson misses the body punch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verson.
Ribeiro connects with a single shot there.
Verson tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verson throws out the jab.
Verson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Verson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Verson misses the target.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.
Verson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Verson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Verson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verson misses the body punch
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Verson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verson shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Verson.
Verson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verson scores with a nice head shot.
Ribeiro clobbers Verson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verson shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
Cesar Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Verson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Verson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Verson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Verson takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Verson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verson takes one on the button.
Ribeiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verson blocks a jab.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Verson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ribeiro.
Verson misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a left to the body.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verson misses with a wild body shot.
Verson slips a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribeiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Verson looks to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a left to the body.
Verson clinches with his opponent.
Verson misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Verson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Verson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson lands a right hand.
Ribeiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Verson has him pressed against the cage.
Verson misses with a punch to the body.
Verson is leaning against Ribeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verson tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Verson back against the cage.
Verson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Verson.
Verson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro tries to stall but Verson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Ribeiro is looking to control Verson's arms but Verson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ribeiro has his back to the cage.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verson misses with the head strike.
Verson working aggressively here.
Verson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Verson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Ribeiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Verson ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
Nice shot lands for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Verson moves out of range.
Verson's corner calls for a 1-2. Verson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verson walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
Verson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cesar Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Verson throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Verson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Verson slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Verson moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Verson slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Verson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Verson misses
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verson throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro jabs Verson right on the nose. Verson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Verson.
Verson misses with a body punch
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verson has time to react.
No joy there for Verson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verson staying out of range there.
Verson lands with a right hand.
Cesar Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro punishes Verson's body with a nice straight punch.
Verson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Verson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Verson throws a strike but Ribeiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Verson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Verson looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Verson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Verson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo Verson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Verson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cesar Ribeiro just wasn't active enough.
Verson misses with a body shot.
Verson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verson throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Verson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Verson looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Verson with a jab.
Verson misses with a jab to the body
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Verson throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verson's head.
Cesar Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verson fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Humppa. Ohko has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Pervo Jokkolainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokkolainen lands a leg kick that knocks Ohko off balance momentarily.
Ohko scoring well with a low kick there.
Ohko looks to land a combination but Jokkolainen avoids it well.
Jokkolainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokkolainen in his tracks.
Jokkolainen misses with a head kick.
Ohko slips a jab and a cross from Jokkolainen.
Pervo Jokkolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokkolainen is looking to clinch.
Jokkolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohko circles away.
Ohko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokkolainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ohko's head.
Jokkolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ohko looks gassed!
Jokkolainen lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokkolainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Jokkolainen - just one landing.
It looks like Tommy Ohko has been cut.
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!
Jokkolainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ohko moves out of range easily.
Jokkolainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokkolainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ohko. Ohko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohko on the side of the head.
Ohko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Jokkolainen lands but Ohko takes it in his stride.
Jokkolainen closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ohko up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen gets through Ohko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohko can't find room to land a body shot as Jokkolainen controls the action.
Jokkolainen lands a nice elbow.
Jokkolainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokkolainen pushes Ohko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohko or not.
Jokkolainen leaning against his opponent.
Jokkolainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokkolainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Jokkolainen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokkolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow inside.
Jokkolainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohkos head.
Jokkolainen pushes Ohko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokkolainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohkos head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokkolainen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jokkolainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokkolainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokkolainen avoiding damage.
Jokkolainen throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ohko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokkolainen won't allow it.
Jokkolainen avoiding damage.
Jokkolainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohko backwards.
Jokkolainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ohko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohko tries to break free but Jokkolainen pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jokkolainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokkolainen is stalling here.
Ohko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokkolainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokkolainen.
That has opened up Tommy Ohko's cut even more.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokkolainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokkolainen is defending well for now.
Jokkolainen lands with a right to the head.
Jokkolainen gets through Ohko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohko is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokkolainen gets an underhook and turns Ohko into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pervo Jokkolainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Ohko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokkolainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ohko blocks a head kick by Jokkolainen.
Ohko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokkolainen slips a jab and a cross from Ohko.
Ohko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pervo Jokkolainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohko blocks a head kick by Jokkolainen.
Ohko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ohko avoids the body shot from Jokkolainen.
Ohko throws a head kick that misses
and Jokkolainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Ohko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jokkolainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ohko takes one to the chin there.
Tommy Ohko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokkolainen lands a right hook to the body.
Ohko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ohko tries to keep at a distance but Jokkolainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jokkolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohko can do to turn this around?
Jokkolainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohko backwards.
Jokkolainen is working Ohko over against the cage.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohko is rocked!
Jokkolainen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Jokkolainen on the inside.
Ohko is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokkolainen finish him?
Jokkolainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jokkolainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokkolainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ohko seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokkolainen is keeping busy.
Jokkolainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jokkolainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokkolainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohko or not.
Jokkolainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokkolainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jokkolainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokkolainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohko backwards.
Jokkolainen digs a right hand into Ohko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohko's gas tank.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow inside that Ohko shrugs off.
The cut above Tommy Ohko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokkolainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohko backwards.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohko or not.
Pervo Jokkolainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokkolainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jokkolainen controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Jokkolainen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokkolainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokkolainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohko takes a shot to the head.
Jokkolainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokkolainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen working Ohko over with knees to the body.
Jokkolainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokkolainen lands a body punch.
Jokkolainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokkolainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohko or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokkolainen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokkolainen blocking some punches.
Ohko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jokkolainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokkolainen lands an uppercut.
Jokkolainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokkolainen lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jokkolainen.
Nice body punch from Jokkolainen - that landed with a thud.
Jokkolainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokkolainen stalls.
Jokkolainen gets through Ohko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tommy Ohko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohko backwards.
Ohko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokkolainen lands an uppercut.
Jokkolainen throws a big uppercut that drops Ohko! More strikes from Jokkolainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ohko lies dazed against the cage as Jokkolainen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pervo Jokkolainen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Riley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
von Altenburg wants to land a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Riley defending well as von Altenburg loads up on a big left hand.
von Altenburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
von Altenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Riley throws a jab when von Altenburg was well out of range.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
von Altenburg lunges at Riley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riley's hand.
von Altenburg tries a low kick but Riley avoids it.
von Altenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. von Altenburg moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Riley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
von Altenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.
Riley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of von Altenburg's head.
It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley moves away from the strike by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Altenburg checks the leg kick.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
von Altenburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riley defending well as von Altenburg loads up on a big left hand.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley scores with a body shot.
von Altenburg throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
von Altenburg throws a sloppy body shot
and Riley counters with a nice low kick that buckles von Altenburg's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from von Altenburg misses its intended target.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Riley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from von Altenburg misses.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
von Altenburg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
von Altenburg stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
von Altenburg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Altenburg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as von Altenburg throws out the jab.
Riley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riley avoids the body shot from von Altenburg.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before von Altenburg has time to react.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through von Altenburg's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
von Altenburg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
von Altenburg scores with a jab to the body.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot
and Riley counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
von Altenburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
von Altenburg dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.
von Altenburg misses with a body punch.
Riley presses von Altenburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley tries to circle away but von Altenburg has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of von Altenburg backwards.
Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riley pushes von Altenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
von Altenburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down von Altenburg.
Riley blocks a body shot from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, von Altenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riley working aggressively here.
A short right from von Altenburg.
Riley scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
von Altenburg trying to land knees to the body.
Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
von Altenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riley's elbow.
Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
von Altenburg lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but von Altenburg has double underhooks.
Riley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
von Altenburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riley doesn't seem bothered though.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
von Altenburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
von Altenburg just misses with a punch to the body.
von Altenburg misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a slapping leg kick.
von Altenburg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from von Altenburg.
Riley works von Altenburg's body with a nice hook.
von Altenburg throws out a loose jab but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Altenburg misses the shot to the body.
von Altenburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley checks the leg kick.
von Altenburg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. von Altenburg showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg wants to take a breather but Riley is having none of it.
von Altenburg is thwarting Riley's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley moves into full guard.
von Altenburg has gone for a leg lock! Riley slips out almost immediately though and dives into von Altenburg's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg looking to control.
von Altenburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riley manages to get himself to full guard.
von Altenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
von Altenburg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
von Altenburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg's cut.
That's time! von Altenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Riley thuds his shin into the meat of von Altenburg's side.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Altenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley blocks a jab.
von Altenburg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riley counters with a nice low kick that buckles von Altenburg's knee momentarily.
von Altenburg avoids the head kick by Riley.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Altenburg misses the shot to the body.
von Altenburg misses with a looping right.
Riley lunges at von Altenburg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by von Altenburg's hand.
von Altenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
von Altenburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
von Altenburg misses the shot to the body.
von Altenburg looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
von Altenburg connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by von Altenburg. Beautiful body shot.
Riley throws a leg kick but von Altenburg moved away.
von Altenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
von Altenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
von Altenburg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riley throws out a loose jab but von Altenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley slips under a jab.
Riley misses with an uppercut. von Altenburg saw that one coming.
von Altenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
CJ Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley misses with a straight left.
von Altenburg throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
von Altenburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg scores with a nice head shot.
Riley wants to slow von Altenburg down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg's corner calls for a 1-2. von Altenburg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley works von Altenburg's body with a nice hook.
von Altenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but von Altenburg avoids it really well and circles away.
von Altenburg tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before von Altenburg has time to react.
Riley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
von Altenburg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from von Altenburg misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg thows a body shot but no joy.
von Altenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
von Altenburg misses with a straight left.
von Altenburg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riley. Riley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
von Altenburg misses with a straight right.
Riley misses with a hook to the body
and von Altenburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
von Altenburg checks a low kick from Riley.
von Altenburg connects with a body shot.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
von Altenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
von Altenburg lands with a nice combination. Riley backs away looking to recover.
von Altenburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from von Altenburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
von Altenburg stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
Riley misses with an uppercut. von Altenburg saw that one coming.
von Altenburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
von Altenburg throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
von Altenburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from von Altenburg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley moves away from the strike by von Altenburg.
Riley tried to score with a low kick but von Altenburg checks it.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
von Altenburg loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
A jab from von Altenburg misses.
von Altenburg throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg.
I think von Altenburg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spotted Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Dufflebag Boy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spotted Cow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie cracks Cow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Cow throws a body kick.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Cow.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cow on the side of the head.
Cow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cow misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Cow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Cow misses with a low kick.
Cow is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Cow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cow slips a straight right by Gracie.
A slow jab from Cow misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Cow fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Cow looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Spotted Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cow. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cow.
Cow throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cow scores with a leg kick.
Cow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cow throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cow throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Cow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cow is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Cow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Cow.
Cow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cow takes one on the button.
Cow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Cow misses with a straight right.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cow moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Cow counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Cow tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Cow.
Cow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Cow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Cow catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie moves out of range as Cow strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cow.
Cow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cow misses with a wild body shot.
Cow misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Cow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cow thinking.
Cow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cow tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cow, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Cow.
Cow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow works the jab nicely.
Cow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Helio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cow tries to clinch up
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cow really felt that one!
Cow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cow misses with a low kick.
Cow blocks a jab.
Cow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cow misses with a leg kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cow.
Cow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Cow.
Cow throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cow counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cow.
Cow wants to clinch.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Cow slips the punch.
Gracie throws a body punch but Cow moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Cow misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cow cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Cow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cow throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cow motions for Gracie to come forward. Cow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie 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.
A swing and a miss from Cow.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Cow's front leg but catches the back leg as Cow tries to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Cow lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Cow throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Cow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Cow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Cow misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cow 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Cow throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cow throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie misses with a double jab
letting Cow counter with a right hand.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Cow misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Cow just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cow has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Cow moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Cow is out of range.
Cow throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Cow scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie throws the left hand but Cow avoids the punch easily.
Cow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cow misses with a leg kick
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cow throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Cow misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Cow misses its intended target.
Cow misses the shot to the body.
Cow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Cow thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Cow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cow thows a body shot but no joy.
Cow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cow walks into a left hand.
It looks like Spotted Cow has been cut.
Cow lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cow tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cow motions for Gracie to come forward. Cow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Cow throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spotted Cow's cut.
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.
Cow thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie tests Cow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cow avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Cow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cow misses with a head kick.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Cow stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Cow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cow.
Cow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Cow misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Cow blocks a jab.
Cow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Cow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie with a hook.
Cow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cow slips a straight right by Gracie.
Cow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cow misses with a leg kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Cow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Cow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cow.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Cow.
Cow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cow lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Cow misses with some punches.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cow as Gracie tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cow is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cow throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Cow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Cow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Gracie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Spotted Cow'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. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Cow counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Cow.
Cow throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Cow lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Cow scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Cow throws a leg kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Cow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Cow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cow loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Cow throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right hand that Cow ducks under and follows up with a left that Cow also avoids with ease.
Cow thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Cow 's knee.
Cow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
A big right from Cow misses.
Cow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cow moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cow checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cow.
Cow misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Cow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cow looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cow thinking.
Good shot there by Cow.
Cow takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Cow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cow misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Cow throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Cow missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cow moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Cow throws a head kick that misses.
Spotted Cow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cow looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Cow thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cow was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Cow tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Cow is out of range.
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 Spotted Cow.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dabke Huwara. Masilungan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heaven Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masilungan.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masilungan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hussain wants to clinch.
Hussain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan blocks a jab.
Masilungan cracks a nice hook into Hussain's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands a jab to Masilungan's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Masilungan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussain finds it's way round the side to connect with Masilungan's head.
Hussain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Hussain wants to clinch
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussain tests Masilungan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a chopping leg kick but Masilungan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saddam Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Masilungan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain.
Masilungan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masilungan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masilungan scores with a decent looking hook.
Masilungan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain throws a sloppy head kick
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut.
Masilungan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Masilungan moves into the clinch successfully.
Masilungan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masilungan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain wants to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Hussain thumps Masilungan with a low kick.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masilungan moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick.
Masilungan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
Hussain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain misses with a hook to the body
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saddam Hussain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masilungan throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
Masilungan scores with a one two! Hussain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hussain lands with a nice body punch.
Masilungan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussain throws a combination that misses
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Hussain lands with a good body shot.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussain thows a body shot but no joy.
Hussain misses with a jab to the body
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Hussain wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Masilungan looks to clinch
and Hussain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masilungan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masilungan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Masilungan is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain throws a hook but Masilungan avoids it easily.
Hussain throws a leg kick
and Masilungan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masilungan is trying to break free.
Masilungan wants a takedown but no success here.
Masilungan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saddam Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Masilungan misses
and Hussain counters with an outside leg kick.
Hussain cracks the inside of Masilungan's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Masilungan.
Masilungan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Masilungan does no damage.
Hussain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Masilungan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masilungan is able to avoid easily.
Hussain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masilungan instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain misses with some punches.
Masilungan tries to break the clinch but Hussain is controlling the position.
Masilungan wants to break free but Hussain has control.
Masilungan tries a body shot but Hussain blocks it.
Hussain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masilungan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hussain won't allow it.
Masilungan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain throws a lazy body kick
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hussain slaps away a takedown attempt from Masilungan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saddam Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesh Masilungan.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saddam Hussain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A low kick from Hussain is predictable there
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussain scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Masilungan misses the target.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Hussain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Masilungan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussain clinches but Masilungan breaks the clinch
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masilungan on the side of the head.
Hussain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masilungan backs up against the cage.
Hussain misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely.
Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masilungan is out of range and Hussain settles back down.
Hussain tries to land a body kick
and Masilungan counters with a two punch combo.
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a body shot
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussain wants to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masilungan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussain tries to clinch up
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Saddam Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan tries to bum rush Hussain with a series of wild strikes but Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussain tries to sprawl out of it but Masilungan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Jesh Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a combination
and Hussain counters with a good, hard body kick but Masilungan shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Hussain.
Masilungan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hussain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masilungan. Masilungan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saddam Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saddam Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussain, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saddam Hussain!
Saddam Hussain retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
275 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Redman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman tries to clinch up but KillsInWater circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
KillsInWater defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Redman works the jab nicely.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Redman connects with a single shot there.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Redman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater works the jab nicely.
KillsInWater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redman.
KillsInWater connects with a solid leg kick.
KillsInWater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
KillsInWater throws a chopping leg kick but Redman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick but Redman moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redman there as he acknowledges the shot.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Redman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick that misses.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
Redman moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman misses with a wild combination.
Redman misses with an uppercut. KillsInWater saw that one coming.
KillsInWater tries to land a leg kick but Redman saw it coming and moves away.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a push kick.
KillsInWater thumps Redman with a low kick.
Redman tries to move into range but KillsInWater moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater scores with a nice right hand.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick that knocks Redman off balance momentarily.
Redman drives through and clinches with KillsInWater against the cage.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman looks gassed!
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
KillsInWater lands a body shot in the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a body punch.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redman.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Stuart Redman has been cut.
KillsInWater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick that knocks Redman off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
KillsInWater jabs at Redman's body.
Redman staying out of range there.
KillsInWater lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the cage and back into rage.
KillsInWater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick that knocks Redman off balance momentarily.
Redman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
KillsInWater lunges at Redman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redman's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by KillsInWater as he connects with a hook.
Bubba KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
KillsInWater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
KillsInWater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
KillsInWater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KillsInWater.
That kick from KillsInWater tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redman.
Redman is looking to clinch.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
KillsInWater moves into range and connects with a jab.
KillsInWater cracks Redman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater keeps the fight on the outside.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Redman misses with an uppercut.
That kick from KillsInWater tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on.
KillsInWater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
KillsInWater scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Redman misses its intended target.
Redman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Redman slips the punch.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redman will feel that in the morning.
Redman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a front kick that sends Redman stumbling back into the cage.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KillsInWater lands a lovely overhand right.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater misses with a hook.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from KillsInWater, right into the meat.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater 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.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the head.
KillsInWater cracks Redman with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is looking to chop away at Redman's legs.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch but KillsInWater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and KillsInWater counters with an inside leg kick.
KillsInWater takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a straight left.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
A decent looking cross lands there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Redman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Redman strikes.
KillsInWater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Redman's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Redman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
KillsInWater cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
A big left from Redman misses.
KillsInWater misses with a wild combination.
Redman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redman takes a swing at KillsInWater's ribcage but misses.
KillsInWater throws out a leg kick but Redman moves out of range and KillsInWater only half commits.
Redman wants to clinch up but KillsInWater keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redman momentarily.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Redman tries to clinch up.
Redman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Redman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
A leg kick checked by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater thows a body shot but no joy.
Redman blocks a jab.
A head kick by Redman misses
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Redman's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Redman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Redman tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
KillsInWater misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Redman blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman looks to land a body kick but KillsInWater moved away.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bubba KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
KillsInWater throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KillsInWater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
KillsInWater scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from KillsInWater.
Redman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
Redman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater blocks a head kick by Redman.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
Redman throws a one two combo.
Redman gets a clinch.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
KillsInWater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redman throws a body punch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to work over Redman's front leg with a kick but Redman checks it.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the body.
Redman moves forwards but KillsInWater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redman blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Redman throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Redman misses
and KillsInWater counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
Redman walks into a jab.
Redman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
KillsInWater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Redman misses.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redman.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
KillsInWater drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman misses with the combination.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redman thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from KillsInWater 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 Redman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
An inside leg kick lands from KillsInWater.
Redman moves out of range as KillsInWater throws a body kick.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Redman scores with a nice head shot.
Redman is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
Redman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redman works over KillsInWater's head and body with a nice combination.
Redman avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Redman.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
KillsInWater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman connects with a looping right hand.
Redman misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater slips under a jab.
Redman slips under a jab.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Redman throws a jab when KillsInWater was well out of range.
Redman moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman lands with a cross.
Redman throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KillsInWater scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
Redman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KillsInWater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Redman lands an impressive looking overhand right. KillsInWater doesn't seem phased though.
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Redman moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by KillsInWater.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
Redman walks into a jab.
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KillsInWater throws out the jab.
KillsInWater throws a big shot that misses.
Redman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from KillsInWater.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redman.
A telegraphed right hand from KillsInWater misses the target.
KillsInWater connects with a jab.
KillsInWater scores with the left hand. Redman knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
KillsInWater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillsInWater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Redman slips the punch.
Redman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
KillsInWater throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater had his way with Stuart Redman in that round.
The cut man is working on Stuart Redman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
KillsInWater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redman tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Redman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. KillsInWater catches Redman right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Redman misses.
A jab from KillsInWater misses.
Redman lands with a straight right. KillsInWater didn't see that one coming.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the body.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Redman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
KillsInWater cracks Redman with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
KillsInWater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
KillsInWater avoids the head kick by Redman.
KillsInWater with a hook.
Redman moves out of range as KillsInWater strikes.
Redman forces KillsInWater back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman swings wildly with an uppercut but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
Stuart Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Redman.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice elbow.
KillsInWater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
KillsInWater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
KillsInWater pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head.
KillsInWater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
A short uppercut from Redman.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by KillsInWater - just one landing.
KillsInWater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by KillsInWater. That's going to slow Redman down.
Redman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
Redman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KillsInWater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
KillsInWater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redman. Redman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillsInWater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Redman avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
Redman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by KillsInWater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. KillsInWater darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redman's head backwards.
KillsInWater thuds a left hand into Redman's body.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KillsInWater can pounce on him.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
KillsInWater punishes Redman's body with a nice straight punch.
Bubba KillsInWater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KillsInWater thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redman if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KillsInWater 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba KillsInWater!
Bubba KillsInWater retains his heavyweight title!
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