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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Shoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Shoes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Shoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoes tries to clinch but Ivanovich moves out of range.
Shoes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanovich circles away.
Shoes avoids the body shot from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tyrone Shoes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanovich connects with a high kick.
Shoes throws a leg kick
and Ivanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Shoes's cut is getting worse.
Shoes takes the fight into the clinch.
Shoes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Shoes looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanovich is blocking nicely.
Shoes trying to control the position but instead, Ivanovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shoes into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shoes missing with knees to the body.
Ivanovich is trying to break the clinch but Shoes is controlling him.
Ivanovich avoiding damage as Shoes throws knees to the body.
Shoes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shoes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ivanovich manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanovich there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyrone Shoes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ivanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Ivanovich lands.
Ivanovich thumps Shoes with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanovich.
Shoes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooh!!! Ivanovich has knocked Shoes down with a huge combo! Ivanovich steps away and waves a wobbly Shoes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shoes is rocked!
Jeez, Tyrone Shoes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyrone Shoes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Ivanovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frozen Tundra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Paz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frozen Tundra had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frozen Tundra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Paz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tundra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tundra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tundra misses with a two punch combination.
Paz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tundra did well to prevent Paz getting side control.
Tundra trying to hold on to Paz's head to control him but Paz postures up.
Tundra missing with punches from the bottom.
Tundra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paz is looking for a kimura here.
Paz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tundra is defending against the submission attempts here by Paz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tundra is pressing down on Paz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tundra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tundra has escaped and now he's on top!
Tundra looking to sit in guard and control but Paz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tundra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paz on the ground.
Paz preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paz drops back looking for a leg! Tundra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tundra manages to kick Paz off! Paz jumps back into Tundra's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tundra is trying to control the position but Paz postures up.
Paz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paz throws a big right hand that misses.
Tundra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paz drops back looking for a leg! Tundra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tundra manages to kick Paz off! Paz jumps back into Tundra's guard.
Tundra wants to sweep here but Paz controlling him for the moment.
Paz has gone for a leg lock! Tundra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tundra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tundra throwing strikes but missing.
Tundra trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom.
Tundra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tundra wants to control from the top but Paz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frozen Tundra.
Tundra moves into the clinch.
Tundra tries to stall but Paz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tundra prevents it.
Tundra is pressed up against the ropes. Paz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tundra down to the mat. Tundra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paz dives in and grabs Tundra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tundra pushes down on Paz's head and hops out.
Frozen Tundra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Paz.
Tundra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paz shoots in looking for a takedown but Tundra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paz looks gassed!
Tundra closes the distance and clinches.
Paz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paz is trying to drag Tundra to the mat but Tundra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frozen Tundra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tundra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frozen Tundra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Tundra.
Tundra lands with an overhand left.
Tundra thows a body shot but no joy.
Tundra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tundra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paz.
Tundra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paz.
Tundra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tundra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tundra working Paz over with knees to the body.
Paz is breathing heavily.
Paz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frozen Tundra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Paz.
Tundra looking to stall.
Tundra has Paz pressed against the ropes.
Tundra is trying to maintain a safe position but Paz gets an underhook and turns Tundra into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frozen Tundra.
Paz fails with a takedown attempt.
Tundra closes the distance and clinches.
Tundra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paz tries for a takedown but Tundra manages to get underhooks.
Tundra lands a shot to the body.
Tundra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tundra looking to slow down the pace here.
Paz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tundra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tundra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Tundra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tundra is trying to maintain a safe position but Paz gets an underhook and turns Tundra into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frozen Tundra.
Tundra tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Paz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tundra throws a head kick but Paz moves out of range.
Tundra wants to clinch up but Paz keeps it at a distance.
Tundra closes the distance and clinches.
Paz tries to score a body lock takedown but Tundra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tundra wants to stall.
Tundra is pushing Paz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tundra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tundra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frozen Tundra.
Good leg kick by Tundra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tundra closes the distance and pushes Paz back into the ropes.
Tundra tries to stall but Paz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tundra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paz.
Tundra looking to stall.
Paz wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tundra leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frozen Tundra.
Paz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tundra is fending him off so far but Paz persists. Nope, Tundra circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tundra wants to clinch.
Paz misses with a takedown attempt - Tundra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tundra darts in and clinches Paz up against the ropes.
Paz tries to score a body lock takedown but Tundra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tundra is pressed up against the ropes. Paz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tundra down to the mat. Tundra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tundra wants to clinch.
Tundra closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frozen Tundra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tundra is looking to clinch but Paz is avoiding it.
Tundra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Paz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tundra doesn't manage to clinch there - Paz circles away.
Tundra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tundra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tundra wants to clinch.
Tundra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tundra is looking to clinch.
Tundra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tundra moves into the clinch successfully.
Paz looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paz tries for a takedown but Tundra manages to get underhooks.
Paz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tundra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frozen Tundra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Paz.
Tundra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tundra tries to clinch but Paz is having none of it.
A big left from Tundra misses.
Paz blocks a head kick by Tundra.
A jab from Tundra finds it's way through Paz's defenses.
Tundra throws a body kick that misses.
Tundra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tundra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tundra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paz is defended easily by Tundra.
Tundra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paz if he has to take too many more of those.
Tundra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Paz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tundra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tundra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tundra throws a hook to the side of Paz's head but Paz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paz shoots for a takedown but Tundra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tundra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paz manages to avoid it.
Paz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tundra is looking to clinch.
Paz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tundra pinned against the cage. Tundra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tundra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tundra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tundra drives through and clinches with Paz against the ropes.
Tundra digs a right hand underneath Paz's ribcage. Paz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tundra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tundra just leaning against Paz, taking a breather.
Tundra is pressed up against the ropes. Paz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tundra down to the mat. Tundra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tundra closes the distance and pushes Paz back into the ropes.
Tundra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Frozen Tundra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tundra leaning against his opponent.
Tundra stalling in the clinch but Paz improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frozen Tundra.
Tundra drives through and clinches with Paz against the ropes.
Paz has Tundra pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tundra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luis Paz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Tundra.
Paz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tundra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frozen Tundra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tundra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frozen Tundra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tundra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frozen Tundra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Diffie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes to the ring accompanied by O Fortuna. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
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, Joe Diffie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen closes the distance and clinches.
Georgsen misses with an elbow strike.
Georgsen breaks from the clinch.
Georgsen tries for a takedown but Diffie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georgsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Georgsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diffie's waist but Diffie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Georgsen off to one side.
Georgsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diffie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Arne Georgsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diffie avoids the body shot from Georgsen.
Georgsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Diffie as Georgsen shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Diffie. Beautiful body shot.
Diffie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgsen. Georgsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diffie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Georgsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Georgsen is breathing heavily.
Georgsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Georgsen tries for a takedown but Diffie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diffie looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgsen is just out of range.
A jab from Georgsen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diffie scores with a nice strike.
Diffie lands with a shot to the body.
Diffie lands a nice shot to the body.
Diffie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Diffie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diffie sends Georgsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diffie is motioning to the referee to let Georgsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Georgsen is rocked!
Georgsen walks straight into a right hand from Diffie - that's dropped him! Diffie jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Georgsen from any more punishment! Georgsen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Diffie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Finalizador has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Finalizador!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finalizador wants to clinch.
Brown blocks a head kick by Finalizador.
Finalizador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finalizador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finalizador somewhat.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finalizador manages to avoid it.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Finalizador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finalizador fails with the takedown.
Finalizador shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Finalizador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Finalizador.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finalizador gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings for the body but Finalizador moves out of range.
Finalizador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finalizador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown jabs Finalizador to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finalizador was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finalizador shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Finalizador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Finalizador is just out of range.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown avoids the body shot from Finalizador.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finalizador moves away.
Brown gets tackled into the ropes by Finalizador. Finalizador maintains the clinch.
Finalizador tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Finalizador jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finalizador is keeping the position for now.
Finalizador trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown stays in close to Finalizador's body and controls the position.
Finalizador throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Finalizador has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Finalizador has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finalizador swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finalizador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown leaves Finalizador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Finalizador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Finalizador's ribs.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Finalizador looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finalizador working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Finalizador looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Finalizador throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finalizador unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Finalizador there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Finalizador is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Finalizador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finalizador looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Finalizador's attempts to control the action.
Finalizador controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown can't escape the position.
Finalizador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finalizador looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finalizador on the ground.
Finalizador tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finalizador throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Finalizador trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Finalizador looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Finalizador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finalizador.
Finalizador fails to land the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Gabriel Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finalizador misses with a hook.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Finalizador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finalizador doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finalizador shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Finalizador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finalizador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Brown misses.
Finalizador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Finalizador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finalizador off to one side.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Finalizador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finalizador moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Finalizador counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Finalizador throwing strikes here but Brown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finalizador.
Finalizador with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finalizador postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
Finalizador trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Finalizador with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Finalizador's attempts to control the action.
Finalizador might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Brown reaches up to try and control the position but Finalizador seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brown rolls and tries to escape and now Finalizador has his back!
Finalizador keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Finalizador controlling the positon.
Gabriel Finalizador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finalizador looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Finalizador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finalizador 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Finalizador!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stack comes to the ring accompanied by The Prodigy - Mindfields. Devon Randlecan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
217 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Randlecan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randlecan swinging wildly here.
Randlecan lands a left and a right that sends Stack crashing to the canvas! Randlecan dives into mount looking to finish!
Stack is rocked!
It looks like Big Stack has been cut.
Randlecan lands a big shot to the head and Stack winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Devon Randlecan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zamir Dakarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naseem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dakarai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Busta Rhymes, Dangerous. Naseem Hamed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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189 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zamir Dakarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Naseem Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamed throws a big shot that misses.
Dakarai has a takedown stuffed.
Hamed tries to clinch up.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dakarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dakarai tries for a takedown but Hamed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dakarai checks a leg kick.
Dakarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamed is trying to stall.
Hamed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakarai backwards.
Dakarai blocks an elbow strike.
Dakarai fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zamir Dakarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamed.
Dakarai missing with knees to the body.
Dakarai jumps guard and drags Hamed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dakarai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakarai looking for a sweep. Not yet Dakarai, not yet.
Hamed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dakarai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dakarai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dakarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dakarai trying to keep a closed guard but Hamed is proving a slippery customer.
Dakarai has a closed guard, preventing Hamed from standing up.
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.
Dakarai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dakarai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hamed has picked Dakarai up and slammed him! Dakarai can't keep hold of the triangle and Hamed manages to pass to side control!
Hamed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dakarai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dakarai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamed wants to stand up but Dakarai is controlling the position.
Dakarai looking for submissions off his back.
Hamed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dakarai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Dakarai tries to get to full guard but Hamed has control of the leg.
Dakarai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamed pulls his head out easily.
Hamed wants to take a breather but Dakarai is having none of it.
Dakarai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dakarai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dakarai actively working from the bottom here.
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 Zamir Dakarai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hamed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed is looking to chop away at Dakarai's legs.
Hamed tries to clinch up.
Hamed tries to clinch but Dakarai is having none of it.
Hamed moves in looking to clinch but Dakarai pushes him off.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dakarai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamed tries to sprawl but Dakarai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dakarai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dakarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
Dakarai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamed.
Dakarai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hamed dives on top into guard.
Dakarai has his foot on Hamed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamed works his way back into a safe position though.
Dakarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dakarai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dakarai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamed has managed to get both his arms back between Dakarai's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamed looking to pass the guard.
Hamed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dakarai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dakarai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed trying to control but Dakarai is working from the bottom.
Dakarai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamed passes into side control.
Dakarai is looking for a sweep.
Hamed taking a break here but Dakarai is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dakarai looking for submissions off his back.
Dakarai looking for submissions off his back.
Dakarai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dakarai looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zamir Dakarai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hamed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Zamir Dakarai has been cut.
Dakarai shoots in and drives through. Hamed sprawls well.
Dakarai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamed works Dakarai's body with a nice hook.
Hamed tries to clinch but Dakarai moves out of range.
Hamed tries to clinch but Dakarai moves out of range.
Hamed clinches with his opponent.
Hamed gets through Dakarai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dakarai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamed smiles and moves away.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dakarai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakarai circles away.
Hamed moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamed tries to stall but Dakarai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hamed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakarai's defenses.
Dakarai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakarai backwards.
Hamed is trying to maintain a safe position but Dakarai gets an underhook and turns Hamed into the ropes.
Hamed lands with a left to the head.
Hamed lands with a light punch inside.
Hamed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamed tries to clinch up.
Hamed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dakarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamed.
Hamed tries to clinch but Dakarai is having none of it.
Dakarai keeps the fight on the outside.
Dakarai fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zamir Dakarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamed moves in looking to clinch but Dakarai pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dakarai counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Dakarai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hamed struggling a bit here.
Dakarai is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamed is defending well.
Hamed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Dakarai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dakarai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Dakarai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakarai wants to control but Hamed is keeping him busy.
Hamed sneaks back into half guard.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
Dakarai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hamed reverses the position - he's now on top in Dakarai's guard.
Zamir Dakarai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dakarai looking for a guillotine here but Hamed defends easily.
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.
Hamed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dakarai is proving hard to escape from.
Dakarai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dakarai working for a triangle but Hamed defends it easily.
Dakarai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naseem Hamed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dakarai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Magic Carpet Ride. Corrida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guitar Gangsters and Cadilac Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Corrida avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Washburn.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Corrida manages to break the clinch.
Washburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Corrida as Washburn shoots in.
Corrida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Corrida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corrida controlling the action here.
Corrida trying to control the action but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washburn.
Washburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washburn trying to keep a closed guard but Corrida is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washburn scores a takedown into full mount!
Washburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Corrida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washburn misses with a head shot.
Corrida is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Corrida tries to hold on but Washburn pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Washburn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corrida working to try and regain half guard.
Washburn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Washburn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida working to try and regain half guard.
Washburn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corrida blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Washburn.
Corrida is trying to escape the mount.
Corrida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Washburn.
Washburn looking to finish Corrida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corrida!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Washburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Washburn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Corrida is trying to escape the mount.
Washburn looking to finish with strikes here!
Washburn throwing strikes here but Corrida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Washburn lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corrida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Washburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corrida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washburn has his takedown stuffed
and Corrida counters with a nice body shot.
Washburn forces Corrida back against the ropes and clinches.
Washburn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corrida is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corrida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Corrida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Corrida to work.
Corrida prevents a body shot from Washburn.
Washburn is looking to control Corrida's arms but Corrida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washburn has his back to the ropes.
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washburn is trying to drag Corrida to the mat but Corrida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Washburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Corrida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Washburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corrida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Washburn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corrida is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Corrida tries to tie him up.
Washburn is trying to drag Corrida to the mat but Corrida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Washburn wants a takedown but no success here.
Corrida wants to stall.
Washburn throws a head punch that misses.
Corrida taking a breather.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corrida backwards.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Corrida controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corrida is trying to stall.
Corrida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Washburn regains guard.
Corrida tries to free his leg and advance position but Washburn is retaining full guard.
Washburn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Corrida controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Corrida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washburn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washburn tries to get out of the position.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Corrida forces his way into half guard.
Corrida wants to pass the guard but Washburn is defending well.
Corrida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Corrida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corrida is trying to control the action in half guard but Washburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washburn wants to control but Corrida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washburn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corrida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corrida trying to mount his opponent but Washburn defends it.
Washburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corrida.
Hoban Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washburn trying to control here.
Corrida prevents Washburn from improving his position.
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.
Washburn gets full guard.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Corrida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washburn is keeping the position for now.
Washburn working a defensive guard here.
Corrida throws a big right hand that misses.
Corrida stops Washburn from standing up.
Washburn trying to control the position.
Washburn seems keen to control Corrida's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Hoban Washburn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washburn misses with a takedown
and Corrida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washburn has his takedown stuffed
and Corrida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washburn misses with a takedown
and Corrida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corrida counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corrida, as that shot connected.
Corrida darts in and clinches Washburn up against the ropes.
Corrida blocks an uppercut.
Corrida gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Corrida controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corrida.
Corrida is stalling here.
Corrida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corrida slowing the pace effectively.
Washburn is working Corrida over against the ropes.
Washburn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Corrida is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Washburn to the mat. Washburn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Corrida throws and elbow that misses. Washburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corrida's guard. Nice move by Washburn!
Corrida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washburn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn working to try and regain half guard.
Washburn tries to lock up and control but Corrida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corrida wants to control the pace but Washburn is squirming around nicely.
Washburn manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Washburn is pressing down on Corrida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washburn has control of Corrida's left arm, preventing Corrida from doing any damage.
Washburn wants to hit a switch here but Corrida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washburn there!
Corrida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida controlling from the full mount.
Corrida lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corrida lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Washburn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Corrida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Corrida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.
Washburn is working hard here to advance position.
Corrida passes into side control, despite Washburn's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida trying to control the action but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn is looking for a sweep.
Washburn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corrida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washburn trying to hold on to Corrida's head to control him but Corrida postures up.
Corrida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washburn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corrida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washburn's head.
Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corrida is pushing down on Washburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washburn is fighting to maintain full guard but Corrida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corrida.
Washburn is doing well to control the position and prevent Corrida from advancing to side control.
Corrida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washburn trying to control from the bottom.
Corrida thows a huge punch but Washburn dodges it nicely.
Corrida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn wants to control but Corrida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corrida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corrida 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Praline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton comes into the arena with A bomb! blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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282 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JC Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Praline!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton misses with a looping left.
Denton scores with a shot to the body.
Praline gets the takedown into side control.
Denton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Praline misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Denton tries to bench press Praline off him but Praline keeps the position.
Denton wants to control but Praline postures up.
Praline landing strikes.
Praline trying to control the position but Denton is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Denton is looking to regain half guard here but Praline keeps moving and retains side control.
Praline goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Denton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Praline's guard! Nice work there by Denton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praline working a defensive guard here.
Praline throws his legs up looking for a submission but Denton uses it to pass to side control.
Praline manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Praline missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Denton wants to control but Praline is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Praline winds up and cracks Denton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Praline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Praline trying to control from half guard but Denton is working away.
Denton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Praline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denton defending well though.
Denton trying to control from the bottom.
Denton is trying to get back to full guard.
Praline is nestled in close to Denton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praline trying to control from half guard but Denton is working away.
Praline has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denton won't allow Praline to pass to mount.
Praline trying to control from Denton's half guard. Denton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Denton is trying to control the position but Praline postures up.
Praline throws a strike but Denton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Praline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denton defends well.
Praline wants to sweep here but Denton controlling him for the moment.
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.
Denton tries to stand but Praline is controlling from the bottom.
Praline is trying to keep Denton in close.
Praline 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Praline dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Praline doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Praline darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Denton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Praline.
Praline throwing shots but Denton is blocking nicely.
Praline 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.
Praline throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Praline.
Praline missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denton wants to improve his position but Praline is controlling well.
Praline is trying to control the action in half guard but Denton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Praline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Praline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Praline not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Praline throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Praline thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denton's head.
Praline missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Praline thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Denton to regain full guard.
Praline working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denton is trying to control the position but Praline postures up.
Praline trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Praline looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praline thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Praline loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Praline trying to control but Denton is working from the bottom.
Praline passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Praline crashes against the mat.
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.
Praline connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denton some visible discomfort.
Praline looks up at the clock and then as Denton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Praline smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Praline working the strikes but Denton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Praline is looking to take a break and control but Denton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Praline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Praline takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Praline thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denton's head.
Praline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Praline takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Praline showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Praline uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denton enables Praline to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Denton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Praline is one step ahead there.
Praline with a flurry of punches that miss.
Praline landing some decent shots from guard.
Praline thows a big elbow that misses.
Denton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Praline.
Praline throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton 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.
Denton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eric Praline has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Praline drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Denton dives on top into guard.
Praline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Praline working a defensive guard here.
Praline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
JC Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denton thows a big elbow that misses.
Denton preventing the sweep.
Praline controls Denton momentarily but Denton frees himself.
Praline pulls Denton in to control the position.
Praline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Praline trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praline has an active guard here but Denton has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Praline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Praline has a closed guard, preventing Denton from standing up.
Denton trying to control the position from guard on top but Praline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Praline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Praline working for a triangle but Denton defends it easily.
Praline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praline looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Denton has picked Praline up and slammed him! Praline can't keep hold of the triangle and Denton manages to pass to side control!
Denton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Praline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Praline winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Praline!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ou might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Advance On. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ou!
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, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staal is looking to clinch but Ou is avoiding it.
Staal cracks Ou with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ou needs to keep his hands up - Staal had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Staal cracks Ou with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Ou misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Ou.
Staal connects with a leg kick. Ou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ou. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ou looks to throw the jab but Staal is out of range.
Staal lands a slapping body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Staal.
Staal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ou takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Staal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Staal misses with some punches.
Staal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ou is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Staal.
Ou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ou's defenses.
It looks like Joe Ou has been cut.
Staal lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Staal wants to stall.
Staal lands with a short shot to the head.
Staal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ou backwards.
A short uppercut from Staal.
Staal digs a right hand underneath Ou's ribcage. Ou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Staal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staal landing knees to the body.
Staal landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Staal.
Staal lands a body shot.
Staal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joe Ou's cut is getting worse.
Staal pushes Ou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Staal.
Staal lands an elbow inside.
Staal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ou takes a shot to the head.
Staal stalling.
Ou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staal lands an elbow just above Ou 's eye.
Joe Ou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Staal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Staal has Ou pushed against the ropes.
Staal trying to land knees to the body.
Ou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ou backwards.
Ou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Joe Ou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Staal wants to stall.
Staal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Staal!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bat Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slade might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Max and Sam - Rumble Young Man Rumble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bat Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez Lopez.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopez Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slade.
Lopez Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slade throws out the jab.
Slade checks a leg kick.
Lopez Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Slade misses its intended target.
Slade throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Slade misses with an uppercut.
Lopez Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slade throws out the jab.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lopez Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Slade moves his leg out of the way.
Slade checks a leg kick nicely.
Slade throws a jab when Lopez Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez Lopez slips a jab from Slade.
Slade throws a big shot that misses.
Slade is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lopez Lopez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lopez Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slade's half guard.
Lopez Lopez is controlling the pace.
Slade is not content to let Lopez Lopez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez Lopez is pressing down on Slade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slade is holding on for now.
Lopez Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slade keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lopez Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez Lopez is looking to advance position but Slade won't allow it.
Slade is looking to improve his position.
Lopez Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slade is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez Lopez sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez Lopez passes to full mount!
Lopez Lopez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lopez Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Bat Slade has been cut.
Lopez Lopez unloading with bombs!
Slade taking shots to the head.
Lopez Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lopez Lopez breaks from Slade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bat Slade'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.
Slade misses with a body shot.
Slade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Lopez Lopez's head but Lopez Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Slade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slade checks a low kick from Lopez Lopez.
Slade throws a series of punches but Lopez Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slade.
Lopez Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slade misses the jab.
Lopez Lopez misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slade loads up on a big right hand but Lopez Lopez slips the punch.
Slade misses the jab.
Lopez Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Lopez Lopez.
Slade tests Lopez Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Slade throws out a loose jab but Lopez Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bat Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez Lopez is looking to chop away at Slade's legs.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body punch
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Slade misses the target.
Slade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Lopez Lopez is predictable there
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez Lopez throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Bat Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade checks a leg kick.
Slade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopez Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez Lopez digs a good hook to Slade's body.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick but Slade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slade sprawls well. Slade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Slade blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez Lopez feints and then cracks Slade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slade down.
Lopez Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slade quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez Lopez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slade's thigh. Slade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Slade keeping full guard, as Lopez Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Bat Slade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bat Slade'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. This is the final round!
Slade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Slade misses.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Slade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez Lopez is looking to slow Slade down with leg kicks.
Bat Slade is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez Lopez walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
Slade throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slade rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slade.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez slips a straight right by Slade.
Slade misses with a hook. Lopez Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez Lopez misses with a low kick.
Slade checks a leg kick.
Slade misses with a body punch
and Lopez Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Slade.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
Lopez Lopez punishes Slade's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Slade is out of range.
Lopez Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Slade's knee but Slade avoids it well.
Slade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez Lopez. Lopez Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slade misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slade takes a step back to recover.
Lopez Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lopez Lopez.
Slade 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.
Lopez Lopez throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez Lopez.
Slade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slade blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Lopez Lopez slips under a jab from Slade.
Slade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez Lopez.
Slade moves out of range of the body kick.
Slade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slade misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Slade is out of range.
Slade moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez Lopez.
Slade looks to land a right hand but Lopez Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez Lopez throws a leg kick but Slade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lopez Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bat Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bat Slade!
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