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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scabby Bat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Handsoncock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Handsoncock told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scabby Bat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Handsoncock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handsoncock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Handsoncock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Handsoncock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bat tries to get out of the position.
Handsoncock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handsoncock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Handsoncock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handsoncock is looking to advance position but Bat won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handsoncock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Handsoncock trying to control the pace.
Bat is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Handsoncock is tapping! Great win for Bat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scabby Bat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (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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155 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugg throws a lazy right hand but Northcote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Northcote shoots for a takedown but Rugg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rugg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rugg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rugg rushes Northcote and presses him up against the cage.
Rugg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rugg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Northcote.
Rugg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Northcote turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Northcote manages to end up in side control.
Rugg tries to escape but Northcote is in control.
Northcote stands up.
Northcote is looking to clinch.
Rugg instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote lands a takedown into guard.
Rugg is looking to stand up but Northcote isn't so interested in that idea.
Northcote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rugg is working an open guard so Northcote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matt Rugg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rugg clinches but Northcote breaks the clinch
and Northcote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rugg's guard.
Northcote has gone for a leg lock! Rugg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Northcote's guard.
Rugg trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rugg defends it easily.
Rugg trying to control the position from guard on top but Northcote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northcote throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Northcote looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rugg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northcote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rugg circles away.
Matt Rugg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarah Northcote.
Northcote looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugg checks a leg kick.
Rugg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Northcote counters with a takedown into side control.
Northcote decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rugg to his feet.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown but Rugg shows good takedown defense.
Rugg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northcote keeps the fight on the outside.
Northcote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rugg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northcote is looking to clinch.
Matt Rugg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northcote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rugg counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Northcote scores with a nice short uppercut.
Northcote takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rugg with a knee to the head.
Rugg tries a knee to the head but Northcote blocks it.
Northcote works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northcote seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugg has his feet on Northcote's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Northcote darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Rugg counters with a left and a right that stings Northcote.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rugg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Northcote takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarah Northcote dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rugg tries to clinch but Northcote moves away
and Northcote counters with a two punch combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Northcote. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rugg lands a head kick!
Northcote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rugg sprawls well. Rugg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Northcote gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rugg connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sarah Northcote has been cut.
Rugg lands an elbow just above Northcote 's eye.
Northcote gets control of Rugg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northcote will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rugg tries to stand but Northcote is controlling from the bottom.
Northcote is looking for a triangle but Rugg pushes his legs off easily.
Northcote is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northcote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rugg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Northcote working a defensive guard but Rugg passes into half guard.
Rugg stands up and beckons Northcote to join him on the feet.
Rugg leaves Northcote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rugg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northcote swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rugg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Northcote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rugg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Northcote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugg wants to stand but Northcote is controlling the position.
Northcote cracks Rugg with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Northcote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rugg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Northcote shoots in but Rugg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Rugg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarah Northcote.
Rugg clinches with his opponent.
Rugg is pressed up against the cage. Northcote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rugg down to the mat. Rugg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rugg avoids the body shot from Northcote.
Rugg tries to clinch but Northcote moves out of range.
Northcote doesn't manage to clinch there - Rugg circles away.
Rugg closes the distance but Northcote moves to the side
and Northcote counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northcote looking for a takedown.
Northcote tries to score a body lock takedown but Rugg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rugg lands an elbow inside.
Rugg landing knees to the head.
Rugg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rugg lands an uppercut.
Northcote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rugg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Northcote's face.
Rugg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rugg scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northcote fails to pull guard.
Rugg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rugg landing knees to the head.
Rugg gets underhooks to prevent Northcote's takedown attempt.
Rugg scores with a knee to the head.
Northcote is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rugg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Matt Rugg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sarah Northcote's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rugg wants to clinch up but Northcote keeps it at a distance.
Rugg throws the kick towards the body but Northcote avoids it.
Northcote shoots in looking for a takedown but Rugg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Northcote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Northcote with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rugg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rugg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Northcote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Northcote shoots in and bounces Rugg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rugg wants to stand up but Northcote is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Northcote has gone for a leg lock! Rugg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Northcote's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote is working an open guard so Rugg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matt Rugg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rugg tries to clinch up but Northcote circles away and keeps his distance.
Rugg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Northcote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rugg's guard.
Rugg wants to stand and escape but Northcote is having none of it.
Northcote decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rugg, up you get!
Rugg wants to clinch but Northcote slips to the side
and Northcote counters with a shoot takedown. Rugg fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northcote prevents Rugg from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rugg's guard.
Northcote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rugg's head.
Northcote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rugg defends it well.
Northcote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rugg is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northcote seems to be looking for submissions.
Rugg is refusing to be controlled, as Northcote sits in half guard.
Northcote moves into full mount! Rugg won't be happy about that!
Rugg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Northcote.
Northcote goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rugg turns into him and now he's in Northcote's guard.
Sarah Northcote has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Northcote looking for a guillotine here but Rugg defends easily.
Rugg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Northcote is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northcote working for submissions but it's allowed Rugg to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarah Northcote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Northcote has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarah Northcote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Hitter (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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300 lbs
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312 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punchy McPunches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heavy Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitter throws a series of punches but McPunches avoids them all with ease.
McPunches cracks Hitter with a right hand to the side of the head.
McPunches closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McPunches working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from McPunches seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McPunches in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunches in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McPunches in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McPunches is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from McPunches are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McPunches creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hitter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter tries to bench press McPunches off him but McPunches keeps the position.
McPunches landing strikes.
McPunches is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hitter tries to bench press McPunches off him but McPunches keeps the position.
Hitter defending against the ground and pound.
Hitter dodges the ground and pound from McPunches.
McPunches wants to control but Hitter is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by McPunches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunches cracks Hitter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McPunches just content to control the position.
McPunches scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitter to see if he's OK.
McPunches takes a little break here. Hitter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hitter is looking to get back to his feet here but McPunches is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hitter's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunches missing with strikes.
McPunches scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hitter is looking for a way out.
McPunches is landing with strikes from the back.
Hitter covering up well and avoiding damage.
McPunches lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunches lands punches and elbows.
McPunches landing with strikes.
McPunches is landing with strikes. Hitter can't take much more of this.
Hitter looks gassed!
McPunches punches Hitter on the ear.
Can Hitter hold on?! McPunches is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
What can Hitter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunches 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.
Hitter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McPunches pushes down on Hitter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPunches not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if McPunches is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McPunches prevents Hitter from standing back up.
Punchy McPunches overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter is in trouble now - McPunches has advanced to mount!
McPunches working for a guillotine from mount but Hitter is in no mood to give up.
McPunches lands a heavy elbow.
Hitter is breathing heavily.
McPunches lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPunches wants to control the pace but Hitter is squirming around nicely.
McPunches scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hitter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McPunches. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunches is landing with some decent strikes but Hitter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McPunches putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McPunches lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hitter hang on?
McPunches softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hitter is out cold! McPunches jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunches!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Roosevelt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roosevelt.
The fighters circling - Alpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teddy Roosevelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses.
Alpha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roosevelt throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alpha throws a series of punches but Roosevelt avoids them all with ease.
Roosevelt with a nice cross.
Alpha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alpha 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.
Alpha is stalling in the full guard.
Alpha with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roosevelt for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dog Alpha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teddy Roosevelt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roosevelt misses with a hook. Alpha ducked under it nicely.
Roosevelt misses with a straight right.
Roosevelt misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roosevelt looks to throw the jab but Alpha is out of range.
Alpha lands a head kick. Roosevelt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Teddy Roosevelt has been cut.
Alpha scores a takedown into full mount!
Alpha controlling from mount.
Alpha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alpha controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands a big elbow.
Alpha punching from mount but Roosevelt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alpha throwing strikes here but Roosevelt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alpha controlling from mount.
Roosevelt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alpha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alpha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alpha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha controlling from the full mount.
Roosevelt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Roosevelt'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.
Alpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt clobbers Alpha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alpha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alpha wants to pass to mount but Roosevelt is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alpha trying to pass the guard but Roosevelt defending well.
Roosevelt is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dog Alpha just wasn't active enough.
Roosevelt throws a hook but Alpha avoids it easily.
Roosevelt cracks Alpha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roosevelt's head.
Roosevelt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roosevelt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alpha shoots in and drives through. Roosevelt sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alpha.
Roosevelt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alpha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha clinches up with Roosevelt and pushes him back against the cage.
Alpha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roosevelt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alpha stalling in the clinch.
Alpha missing with knees to the body.
Alpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roosevelt has a couple of punches blocked by Alpha.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alpha.
A frustrated look appears on Roosevelt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roosevelt tries to work over Alpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alpha tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alpha.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt is trying to break the clinch but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Alpha works on Roosevelt's body with a couple of short punches.
Alpha looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Roosevelt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roosevelt prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alpha has Roosevelt pressed against the cage, preventing Roosevelt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alpha looking to stall.
Alpha lands a hook that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Alpha presses Roosevelt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alpha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roosevelt's efforts to push away.
Roosevelt wants to break free but Alpha has control.
Roosevelt blocks an elbow strike from Alpha.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roosevelt tries to circle away but Alpha has him pinned against the cage.
Roosevelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Alpha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Roosevelt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roosevelt lands the left hand.
Roosevelt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Alpha both land. Nice combination.
Alpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roosevelt.
Alpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alpha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alpha tries to clinch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Roosevelt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alpha shoots for a double leg takedown but Roosevelt sprawls well. He's pushed Alpha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roosevelt misses the body punch
and Alpha counters with a big head kick but Roosevelt shrugs it off.
Roosevelt ducks right into an uppercut from Alpha.
Alpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha pushes Roosevelt up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alpha pushes Roosevelt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alpha misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roosevelts head.
Roosevelt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roosevelt as Alpha tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Alpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alpha.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alpha throws an elbow but misses.
Roosevelt tries to stall but Alpha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roosevelt prevents the takedown attempt.
Alpha tries to stall but Roosevelt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alpha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alpha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roosevelt's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roosevelt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roosevelt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alpha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alpha misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Roosevelt.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Teddy Roosevelt's cut even more.
Alpha stalling against the cage.
Roosevelt tries to circle away but Alpha has him pinned against the cage.
Alpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Alpha has Roosevelt pressed against the cage, preventing Roosevelt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roosevelt has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Roosevelt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roosevelt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roosevelt has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Roosevelt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roosevelt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roosevelt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alpha is keeping busy.
Alpha scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alpha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roosevelt is trying to break the clinch but Alpha is controlling him.
Alpha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Roosevelt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Roosevelt tries to circle away but Alpha has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alpha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roosevelt's brow.
Alpha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Alpha stalls.
Alpha keeps control of Roosevelt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roosevelt wants to get back to striking at distance but Alpha won't allow it.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teddy Roosevelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roosevelt blocks it with crossed arms.
Alpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
Alpha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roosevelt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roosevelt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Roosevelt misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giorgio Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zslevski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacques was well out of range. Poor timing from Zslevski.
Jacques misses with a looping right.
Zslevski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacques is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zslevski.
Jacques jabs at Zslevski's body.
Jacques swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacques throws a sloppy body shot
and Zslevski counters with a head kick. That will keep Jacques thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zslevski looks to throw the jab but Jacques is out of range.
Jacques misses with a looping right.
Jacques throws a body punch but Zslevski moves out of range.
Zslevski dives in and grabs Jacques's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacques pushes down on Zslevski's head and hops out.
Jacques misses with a hook.
Zslevski throws a push kick but Jacques slaps the foot to one side.
Zslevski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Jacques.
Jacques takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacques as he jumps to the side.
Jacques has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zslevski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacques's head.
Jacques throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacques napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacques tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jacques's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zslevski looking for a guillotine from mount but Jacques is having none of it.
Jacques defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zslevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jacques controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zslevski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jacques fending off the submission attempt from Zslevski.
Jacques looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zslevski.
Jacques showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski is looking for the choke from the back position but Jacques is controlling his hands well.
Jacques wants to get back to his feet.
Jacques is trying to defend against the choke here but Zslevski has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zslevski Tightens the hold and Jacques taps out furiously! Zslevski displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asmir Zslevski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabio throws a right hand that Parton ducks under and follows up with a left that Parton also avoids with ease.
Sabio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dolly Parton has been cut.
Parton has a takedown stuffed.
Parton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Parton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Parton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Parton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sabio prevents Parton from improving position.
Sabio is looking to regain half guard here but Parton keeps moving and retains side control.
Parton working the ground and pound.
Parton scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parton misses with the ground and pound.
Parton misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Parton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Parton is looking to take a break and control but Sabio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parton cracks Sabio with a big right hand but Sabio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sabio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parton cracks Sabio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Parton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parton is putting a hurting on Sabio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Parton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sabio down.
Parton tries to score with some ground and pound. Sabio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parton scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Parton advances to full mount.
Sabio is bucking up trying to escape but Parton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parton scoring with strikes but Sabio is staying in there.
Sabio taking shots to the head.
Parton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sabio badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Parton around the waist but Parton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Parton is the winner by TKO! Parton jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolly Parton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Inakmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold's entrance music is Hooking Up The Lights. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slick Inakmas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inakmas gets a clinch.
Griswold misses with a body punch.
Griswold managing to block the knees to the body from Inakmas.
Inakmas digs a right hand underneath Griswold's ribcage. Griswold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inakmas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inakmas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griswold being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Inakmas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Inakmas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griswold backwards.
Inakmas trying to land knees to the body.
Griswold struggles to land a body shot inside as Inakmas controls his hands.
Griswold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griswold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inakmas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Griswold.
Inakmas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griswold avoids it.
Inakmas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griswold up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Inakmas.
Inakmas tries a body shot but Griswold blocks it.
Inakmas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griswold blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Inakmas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Griswold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Griswold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griswold digs a right hand into Inakmas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inakmas's gas tank.
Inakmas tries to stall but Griswold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Inakmas.
Griswold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inakmas looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inakmas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griswold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inakmas has Griswold pressed against the cage.
Griswold works on Inakmas's body with a couple of short punches.
Inakmas misses with the head strike.
Griswold misses with a punch to the body.
Griswold tries to throw a body punch but Inakmas avoids it by throwing Griswold back against the cage.
Inakmas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griswold lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Griswold.
A nice left hand lands by Griswold.
Griswold works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griswold passes Inakmas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inakmas gets full guard.
Griswold wants to pass the guard but Inakmas is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inakmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griswold tries to free his leg and advance position but Inakmas is retaining full guard.
Griswold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inakmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inakmas controls Griswold momentarily but Griswold frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Griswold chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griswold won't allow Inakmas to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griswold trying to control the position from guard on top but Inakmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inakmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inakmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griswold's guard.
Griswold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inakmas's guard.
Inakmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Inakmas, not yet.
Griswold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griswold wants to control from the top but Inakmas keeps moving.
Inakmas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Rusty Griswold will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Inakmas misses its intended target.
Griswold stuns Inakmas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griswold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griswold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griswold with shots to the head and body - Inakmas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Inakmas is trying desperately to improve position.
Inakmas holds on for dear life, controlling Griswold's posture momentarily.
Griswold looking to control but Inakmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inakmas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Inakmas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Griswold.
You get the feeling that Inakmas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Griswold.
Inakmas is rocked!
Griswold cracks Inakmas with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Griswold!
Rusty Griswold is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Dead End. Vladimir Janakoff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladimir Janakoff!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janakoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janakoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Janakoff misses the jab.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Janakoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
A telegraphed right hand from Janakoff misses the target.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Janakoff moves out of range.
Janakoff throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Janakoff throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Janakoff throws a shot from downtown. Masilungan moves away and avoids it.
Janakoff digs a good body shot into Masilungan's ribs.
Janakoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janakoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janakoff misses with a looping right.
Janakoff misses with a straight left.
Janakoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janakoff jabs Masilungan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Janakoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Janakoff's knee momentarily.
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Janakoff throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Janakoff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janakoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janakoff with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan moves out of range as Janakoff strikes.
Masilungan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Janakoff.
Janakoff lands with a cross.
Masilungan throws out a powerful jab.
Janakoff throws a sloppy body shot
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Janakoff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Janakoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janakoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janakoff cracks Masilungan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff throws a jab when Masilungan was well out of range.
Janakoff misses with a hook to the body
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masilungan slips a jab from Janakoff.
Janakoff misses with a shot to the body
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janakoff is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Masilungan and Janakoff falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Masilungan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jed Masilungan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Machida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brazilian Death. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rahim Fabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fabian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fabian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida avoids the head kick by Fabian.
Machida clobbers Fabian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fabian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida wants to slow Fabian down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida blocks a jab.
Fabian keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Machida.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Fabian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fabian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fabian ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabian shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Fabian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fabian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida misses with a hook. Fabian ducked under it nicely.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fabian.
Dameon Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fabian tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Fabian is rocked!
Fabian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Fabian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Machida misses.
Fabian slips a straight right by Machida.
Fabian loses concentration momentarily and Machida pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fabian crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Machida finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dameon Machida!
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