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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. Marcello Santoro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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World class 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro scores with a jab.
Sabrol swings for the body but Santoro moves out of range.
Sabrol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santoro.
Santoro throws a body punch but Sabrol moves out of range.
Sabrol throws an off balance right hand
and Santoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro misses with a body shot.
Sabrol throws a right hand that misses
and Santoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabrol is just out of range.
Sabrol misses the shot to the body.
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabrol misses with a left hand
and Santoro counters with a nice body shot.
Santoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sabrol rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabrol defending well as Santoro loads up on a big left hand.
Ricardo Sabrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabrol misses with a double jab
and Santoro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sabrol is breathing heavily.
Santoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabrol moves away.
Sabrol misses with a double jab
and Santoro counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabrol fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santoro sprawls well initially but Sabrol persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabrol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sabrol seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santoro for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Sabrol.
Santoro misses with a hook. Sabrol ducked under it nicely.
Santoro digs a good body shot into Sabrol's ribs.
Sabrol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santoro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabrol slips under a jab from Santoro.
Santoro avoids the body shot from Sabrol.
Santoro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabrol throws out the jab.
Santoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabrol.
Sabrol throws a head kick that misses.
Santoro jabs Sabrol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sabrol swings widly with a right hand
and Sabrol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabrol throws a leg kick that misses.
Santoro stuffs the takedown.
Santoro connects with a body shot.
Santoro lands a jab.
Sabrol is rocked!
Santoro scores with a hook to the body. Sabrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Sabrol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro lands with a right and another and another! Sabrol is in big trouble! Santoro lands again and this time it's lights out for Sabrol! A quality knockout there for Santoro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcello Santoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Racka Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Racka Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Lamb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Lamb defends.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lamb is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Lamb is keeping him busy.
Lamb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lamb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagestan Opasevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgecombe comes to the cage accompanied by Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine. Opasevich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Мурад Гусев kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dagestan Opasevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troyer Edgecombe!
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, Dagestan Opasevich!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opasevich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edgecombe's half guard.
Opasevich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgecombe's head.
Edgecombe is trying to maintain the position but Opasevich is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Opasevich there.
Opasevich prevents Edgecombe from improving his position.
Edgecombe taking some punishment here, with Opasevich in his half guard.
Edgecombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Edgecombe is concentrating on defense, preventing Opasevich from advancing position.
Opasevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgecombe tries to roll over but Opasevich keeps him under control.
Opasevich is thwarting Edgecombe's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe keeping hold of Opasevich's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Opasevich winds up and cracks Edgecombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Opasevich winds up and cracks Edgecombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Opasevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgecombe defending well though.
Edgecombe actively working from the bottom here.
Opasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgecombe is looking to control Opasevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edgecombe avoid being mounted?
Opasevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Opasevich is thwarting Edgecombe's attempts to control the position.
Edgecombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Opasevich.
Opasevich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Opasevich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Opasevich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edgecombe actively working from the bottom here.
Edgecombe trying to hold on to Opasevich's head to control him but Opasevich postures up.
Opasevich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Opasevich there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgecombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Opasevich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Opasevich postures up in Edgecombe's guard and throws a big left but Edgecombe blocks it.
Edgecombe looking for a guillotine here but Opasevich defends easily.
Edgecombe is breathing heavily.
Edgecombe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edgecombe is trying to defend but Opasevich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Opasevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opasevich is nestled in close to Edgecombe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edgecombe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Opasevich.
Opasevich throws and elbow that misses. Edgecombe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Opasevich's guard. Nice move by Edgecombe!
Opasevich is looking to stand up but Edgecombe isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgecombe trying to control but Opasevich is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe looking to sit in guard and control but Opasevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgecombe is on top in guard.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Opasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgecombe thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagestan Opasevich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edgecombe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Opasevich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Opasevich lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opasevich trying to control but Edgecombe is working from the bottom.
Edgecombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edgecombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Opasevich works over Edgecombe with some ground and pound from guard.
Edgecombe has momentary wrist control but Opasevich slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Opasevich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgecombe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edgecombe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Opasevich manages to get himself to full guard.
Edgecombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe trying to control but Opasevich is working from the bottom.
Edgecombe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Opasevich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edgecombe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Opasevich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Edgecombe, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edgecombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Opasevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Opasevich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edgecombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Opasevich chips away with some ground and pound.
Opasevich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Opasevich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edgecombe trying to control the position.
Edgecombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgecombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgecombe 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Opasevich landing with the ground and pound.
Edgecombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Opasevich lands a couple of elbows.
Edgecombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Opasevich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Opasevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opasevich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Opasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgecombe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dagestan Opasevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Opasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edgecombe is rocked!
Edgecombe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Opasevich connects with a nice short shot to Edgecombe's temple.
Opasevich lands strikes from half guard.
Edgecombe trying to hold on to Opasevich's head to control him but Opasevich postures up.
Opasevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Edgecombe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Opasevich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edgecombe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edgecombe seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Opasevich connects with a nice short shot to Edgecombe's temple.
Edgecombe pushes Opasevich off looking to stand but Opasevich dives back in and keeps control.
Edgecombe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Opasevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edgecombe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Opasevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opasevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgecombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagestan Opasevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Opasevich scores a takedown into full mount!
Opasevich landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Opasevich! Edgecombe is hurt baaadly! Opasevich is firing away with more strikes - Edgecombe is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dagestan Opasevich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jesse Jones enters the cage!
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184 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Souza blocks a head kick by Jones.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
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.
Jones lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jesse Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Souza shoots in.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Souza throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Souza is predictable there
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Souza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Jones tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Souza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza letting Jones take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Souza being controlled against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is pushing Souza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones stalling.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Jones lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jesse Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Souza.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza blocks a body shot from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jones 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. This is the final round!
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Souza being controlled against the cage.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souza up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jones.
Jones lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick from Jones lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Huttunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lagove's choice of entrance music: What you say. Sid Lagove will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Huttunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lagove working the ground and pound.
Lagove trying to control the position but Huttunen is working away.
Huttunen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huttunen is looking for a sweep.
Lagove throws an elbow but Huttunen slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagove working away.
Lagove working the ground and pound but Huttunen is defending the strikes.
Lagove working the ground and pound but Huttunen is defending the strikes.
Lagove in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lagove cracks Huttunen with a big right hand but Huttunen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagove lands some shots froms side control.
Huttunen is rocked!
Lagove in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Huttunen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lagove turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Lagove!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes comes to the cage accompanied by Transplants - Killafornia. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fournier's choice of entrance music: L.L.Cool J - Mama said knock you out. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jacques Fournier enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Fournier!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes defending well as Fournier loads up on a big left hand.
Fournier takes one to the chin there.
Fuentes feints and then cracks Fournier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fournier down.
Fournier checks a leg kick.
Fuentes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fournier.
Fuentes looks to land a combination but Fournier avoids it well.
Fuentes scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Jacques Fournier has been cut.
Fournier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fournier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fuentes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fournier has a couple of punches blocked by Fuentes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fournier lands a nice uppercut.
Fournier working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuentes.
Fournier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fournier tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Fournier breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Fuentes there.
Jab, jab by Fournier - just one landing.
Fournier misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuentes is looking to clinch but Fournier is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes scores with a jab.
A big right from Fuentes misses.
Fournier throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
A shot to the body from Fournier misses
letting Fuentes counter with a right hand.
Fournier lands with an overhand left.
Fournier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fournier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuentes, as that shot connected.
Fournier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuentes misses with a head kick.
Fournier digs a good hook to Fuentes's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fuentes misses.
Fuentes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fournier misses with a left hand
and Fuentes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fournier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuentes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fournier blocks a leg kick.
Fuentes is looking to slow Fournier down with leg kicks.
Fuentes connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuentes lands a head shot.
Fournier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fournier throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuentes moves into the clinch.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Fournier's head.
Fuentes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Fournier.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Fournier on the inside.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes works on Fournier's body with a couple of short punches.
Fournier wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
Fuentes pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes scores with a hook to the body.
Fournier can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fournier misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Fournier'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.
Fuentes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fournier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fournier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fuentes rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fournier misses the target.
Fuentes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuentes misses the shot to the body.
Fournier throws a right and a left that Fuentes avoids nicely.
Fournier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro Fuentes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fournier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuentes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fournier.
Fuentes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fournier, pushing him back against the cage.
Fuentes has Fournier pushed against the cage.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fournier has a couple of punches blocked by Fuentes.
Fournier throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuentes.
Fournier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fournier breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Fournier moved away.
Fuentes is looking to score with low kicks.
Fournier blocks a head kick by Fuentes.
Fuentes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fournier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fournier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
Fournier cracks Fuentes with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier misses with a hook.
Fuentes misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Fuentes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fournier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fournier misses with a low kick.
Fuentes misses with a straight left.
Fuentes loads up on a big right hand but Fournier slips the punch.
Fournier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuentess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fournier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fournier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier takes one on the button.
Fournier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuentes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fournier.
Fournier looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuentes is just out of range.
Fuentes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fournier's sensitive parts.
Fournier slips under a jab.
Fuentes lunges at Fournier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fournier's hand.
Fournier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuentes manages to avoid it.
Fuentes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fournier misses with a body shot.
Fournier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a looping left.
Fournier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fournier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Fournier moves away
and Fournier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuentes jabs at Fournier's body.
Fuentes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fournier is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuentes throws a low kick, looking for Fournier's leg but Fournier calmly moves out of range.
Fuentes lands a big head kick that sends Fournier tumbling to the mat! Fuentes takes a step backwards and waves Fournier back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fournier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Fournier'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.
Fuentes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fournier was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuentes is looking to clinch.
Fuentes is looking to slow Fournier down with leg kicks.
Fuentes misses with a straight right.
Fournier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Fuentes throws the left hand but Fournier avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Fuentes misses.
Fournier throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fournier throws an off balance right hand
and Fuentes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fournier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier misses with a body shot
letting Fuentes counter with a right hand.
Fournier is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuentes finish him?
That kick from Fuentes tenderised Fournier's leg. Fournier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fournier seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuentes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fuentes closes the distance and clinches.
Fournier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuentes lands with a right to the head.
Fournier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fournier throws a head punch that misses.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fuentes pushes Fournier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuentes pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fournier misses with a punch on the inside.
Fournier wants to break free but Fuentes has control.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes pushes Fournier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fuentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
Fournier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fournier throws a head punch that misses.
Fuentes lands a body punch.
Fournier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fournier misses with some punches.
Fuentes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fournier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuentes counters with a three punch combo that has Fournier backing up. Fournier nods at Fuentes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuentes cracks the inside of Fournier's front leg.
Fuentes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fournier's hands.
That has opened up Jacques Fournier's cut even more.
Fournier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a leg kick.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Fournier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fuentes looks to land a left hand but Fournier moved out of range nicely.
Fournier checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes ducks under a wild hook from Fournier.
Fuentes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fournier is just out of range.
Fuentes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fuentes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fournier misses with a looping right.
Fuentes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fournier can do to turn this around?
Fuentes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fournier.
Fournier moves out of range of the body kick from Fuentes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Fournier misses.
Fournier checks a leg kick.
Fournier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Fournier'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.
A big left from Fuentes misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuentes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fournier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuentes swings for the body but Fournier moves out of range.
Fournier misses the shot to the body.
Fuentes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes misses with a head kick.
Fournier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fournier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fournier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes scores with a leg kick.
Fournier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fournier misses the shot to the body.
Fournier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fournier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fournier moves out of range of the body kick from Fuentes.
Fournier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
Fournier misses with a jab to the body
and Fuentes counters with a nice leg kick.
Fournier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuentes moves into the clinch.
Fournier working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fournier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fuentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
Fuentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fuentes lands with a light punch inside.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes digs a right hand underneath Fournier's ribcage. Fournier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fournier lands a left hand.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Fournier misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes has Fournier pressed against the cage.
Fournier is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes tries to stall but Fournier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fournier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fuentes.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuentes.
Fournier has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment.
Fournier has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment.
Fournier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes slows down the pace here.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fournier scores with a shot to the side of Fuentes's head.
Fournier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fuentes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
Fuentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fournier working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuentes.
Fournier working aggressively here.
Fuentes scores with a hook to the body.
Fuentes prevents Fournier from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Fournier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuentes.
Fuentes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
A short body shot lands from Fuentes as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fournier letting Fuentes take a breather here.
Fuentes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jacques Fournier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Fournier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuentes looks to clinch
and Fournier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuentes thinking.
Fuentes swings for the body but Fournier moves out of range.
Fuentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuentes throws a head kick that Fournier semi-blocks.
Fuentes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fournier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fournier loads up on a big right hand but Fuentes slips the punch.
Fuentes tries to land a front kick but Fournier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Fournier counters with a left and a right that stings Fuentes.
Fournier scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes cracks Fournier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fournier checks a low kick from Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fuentes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fournier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fournier. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fournier checks a leg kick nicely.
Fournier swings for the body but Fuentes moves out of range.
Fournier with a nice cross.
Jacques Fournier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Fournier finds it's target.
Fournier misses with a body shot.
Fournier throws a big shot that misses.
Fournier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Fournier misses.
Fuentes wants to land a leg kick but Fournier is out of range.
Fuentes cracks Fournier with an open hand slap.
Fournier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuentes.
Fournier misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuentes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fournier's knee momentarily.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuentes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuentes throws a head kick that Fournier semi-blocks.
Fournier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuentes.
Fuentes slips a jab and a cross from Fournier.
Fuentes throws a push kick but Fournier slaps the foot to one side.
Fuentes is looking to clinch but Fournier is avoiding it.
Fuentes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four 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.
Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fournier.
Fournier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuentes walks into a stiff left hand from Fournier.
Fuentes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fournier's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuentes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pedro Fuentes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fournier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fournier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuentes wants to clinch but Fournier slips to the side
and Fournier counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuentes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fournier.
Fournier scores with a hook to the body. Fuentes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Fournier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuentes 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 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jabba Hutt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
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, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt misses with a body shot.
Bob feints a jab promting Hutt to slip. Bob then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jabba Hutt has been cut.
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob misses with a combination
and Hutt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bob won't be happy with that.
Bob parries the strikes from Hutt easily there. Hutt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bob to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob defending against the ground and pound.
Hutt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hutt scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutt tries to score with some ground and pound. Bob controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hutt is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob keeps Hutt under control for a moment.
Hutt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bob is looking to regain half guard here but Hutt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob is looking to reverse the position.
Hutt misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hutt working the ground and pound.
Hutt wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Hutt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
Bob seems a little lost for a moment, as Hutt dominates the positioning.
Hutt working the ground and pound.
Bob is not content to let Hutt control the position.
Hutt lands an elbow.
Hutt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to regain half guard here but Hutt keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hutt is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
Hutt controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Hutt crashes against the mat.
Hutt throwing strikes but Bob manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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.
Hutt sneaks back into half guard.
Bob content to control rather than advance.
Hutt is trying to control but can't.
Hutt works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabba Hutt'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.
Bob takes a swing at Hutt's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bob.
Bob leaves Hutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabba Hutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutt misses with a takedown attempt - Bob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Hutt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bob's guard now.
Hutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob has control of Hutt's left arm, preventing Hutt from doing any damage.
Hutt wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Hutt is really struggling to control Bob but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Hutt's shoulder, as Hutt tries to avoid the shot.
Bob wants to clinch up but Hutt keeps it at a distance.
Hutt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hutt trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Hutt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bob tries to kick Hutt off but Hutt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hutt.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hutt.
Hutt thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Hutt is looking to pass Bob's guard but actually Bob recovers to full guard.
Hutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Hutt is proving a slippery customer.
Hutt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Hutt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bob is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Bob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob 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.
Hutt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hutt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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 Jabba Hutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jabba Hutt'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.
Bob throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hutt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Hutt from controlling successfully.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bob stands up out of the half guard.
Bob wants to clinch up but Hutt keeps it at a distance.
Bob digs a good hook to Hutt's body.
Hutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob takes a swing at Hutt's ribcage but misses.
Hutt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hutt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bob won't be happy with that.
Bob can't do much from the bottom here.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Hutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hutt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bob is trying to control Hutt's posture but Hutt avoids it.
Bob tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hutt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Hutt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutt thowing shots but they're missing.
Hutt working Bob over with strikes here.
Hutt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hutt connects with a bit shot that sees Bob covering up! More strikes from Hutt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hutt is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt retains his super heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauha has chosen Age of Aquarius as his entrance music. Sergi Lutsenko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasi Rauha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauha just misses with a punch to the body.
Rauha drops his hands momentarily and Lutsenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutsenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rauha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lutsenko circles away.
Rauha throws a jab when Lutsenko was well out of range.
Lutsenko scores with a punch to the head.
Lutsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergi Lutsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lutsenko misses its intended target.
Lutsenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice takedown defense from Lutsenko. No joy for Rauha on that attempt.
Lutsenko thuds a left hand into Rauha's body.
Lutsenko connects with a body shot that sends Rauha's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Lutsenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutsenko.
It looks like Pasi Rauha 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!
Rauha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lutsenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rauha looks gassed!
Lutsenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Rauha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauha slips under a jab.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Rauha's ribcage but misses.
Lutsenko cracks Rauha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rauha misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsenko misses with a hook
so Rauha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rauha throwing strikes from guard but Lutsenko blocks nicely.
Rauha won't allow Lutsenko to get back to his feet.
Lutsenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rauha!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko controlling the pace for now.
Lutsenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rauha tries to lock up and control but Lutsenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rauha working to try and regain half guard.
Lutsenko controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko lands a heavy elbow.
Rauha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lutsenko wants to control the pace but Rauha is squirming around nicely.
Lutsenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rauha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lutsenko lands a big shot there that rocks Rauha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rauha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lutsenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Lutsenko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rauha is in a horrible position here. Lutsenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Lutsenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutsenko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rauha's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rauha is squirming around, avoiding Lutsenko's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Lutsenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rauha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rauha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rauha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutsenko pinned against the cage. Lutsenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rauha misses with an uppercut
and Lutsenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rauha walks into a jab.
Rauha is rocked!
That has opened up Pasi Rauha's cut even more.
Crack! Lutsenko connects with the perfect overhand right and Rauha falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lutsenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergi Lutsenko!
Sergi Lutsenko retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Gutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutt comes to the cage accompanied by Mnemic - Wild Boys. Torquemada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anthrax - 1000 Points of Hate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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27
236 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Gutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torquemada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutt.
Torquemada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutt.
Gutt lands a left hand.
Torquemada fails to pull guard.
Torquemada jumps guard but Gutt stands there with Torquemada around his waist. Torquemada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torquemada jumps guard and drags Gutt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Torquemada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torquemada working a defensive guard here.
Gutt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Torquemada has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gutt is looking to defend but Torquemada has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gutt! Torquemada pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gutt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Torquemada!
Xavier Torquemada is the new heavyweight champion!
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