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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Shumway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Iberico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iberico has chosen Pa' Bravo YO as his entrance music. Gordon Shumway had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gordon Shumway has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Shumway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Iberico!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumway clinches with his opponent.
Shumway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shumway throws a sloppy head kick and Iberico moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Iberico. No joy for Shumway on that attempt.
Shumway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iberico is fending him off so far but Shumway persists. Nope, Iberico circles away and we're back to standing.
Iberico closes the distance and clinches up with Shumway, looking for a takedown. Iberico pushes Shumway against the cage but Shumway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iberico fails with the takedown
and Shumway counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Iberico is rocked!
Iberico scores with a takedown into Shumway's guard.
Iberico is still in real trouble! Can Shumway finish him?
Shumway keeping full guard, as Iberico tries to pass.
Shumway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iberico is one step ahead there.
Iberico seems to have recovered his senses.
Iberico stops Shumway from standing up.
Iberico thows a big elbow that misses.
Iberico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Iberico chips away with some ground and pound.
Iberico stops Shumway from standing up.
Shumway is breathing heavily.
Iberico trying to control but Shumway is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iberico avoids the head kick by Shumway.
Iberico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon Shumway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Iberico.
Shumway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shumway is looking to stand up but Iberico isn't so interested in that idea.
Iberico gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iberico fails to land the takedown.
Shumway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iberico has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shumway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shumway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Iberico has been cut.
Shumway lands a takedown into guard.
Iberico manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iberico raining down shots from the mount!
Iberico tries to control but Shumway wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iberico landing strikes from the mount and Shumway is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Iberico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Iberico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shumway looks a forlorn figure.
Shumway is looking to get to half guard.
Shumway blocking the ground and pound.
Iberico throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iberico unloading with bombs!
Iberico looking to ground and pound but Shumway is blocking nicely.
Shumway in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shumway in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Iberico 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.
Iberico lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico lands a big elbow.
Shumway is bucking up trying to escape but Iberico cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shumway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iberico should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice elbow there by Iberico.
Iberico in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iberico throws some wild stikes that Shumway manages to avoid easily.
Iberico prevents Shumway from getting the reversal.
Shumway is in a horrible position here. Iberico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Iberico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Iberico misses with a head shot.
Iberico blocks Shumway's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
BOOM! Iberico connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shumway is looking to get to half guard.
Iberico lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iberico landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Iberico.
Iberico with shots to the head and body - Shumway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Iberico landing punches.
Iberico scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shumway?
Iberico working the ground and pound effectively.
Iberico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Shumway that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shumway swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The referee warns Shumway that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iberico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shumway looks a forlorn figure.
Iberico prevents Shumway from getting the reversal.
Iberico pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Iberico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Iberico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Iberico misses with a takedown
and Shumway counters by moving into the clinch.
Iberico goes for a takedown attempt but Shumway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shumway lands a high kick to the side of Iberico's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shumway dives into guard, looking to finish.
Shumway lands a couple of digs.
Iberico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shumway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iberico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shumway manages to get himself to full guard.
Shumway 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.
Iberico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iberico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shumway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shumway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iberico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iberico preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iberico stands up from Shumway's guard - Iberico perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shumway wants to clinch.
Shumway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iberico tries for a takedown but Shumway circles away easily
and Shumway counters with a shoot takedown. Iberico fights it but they end up in guard.
Gordon Shumway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Iberico.
Shumway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iberico wants to sweep but no luck.
Shumway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iberico throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shumway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shumway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shumway prevents Iberico from getting back to his feet.
Shumway with a nice head shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shumway wants to clinch up but Iberico keeps it at a distance.
Shumway seems to be stalking Iberico here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Iberico drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gordon Shumway!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snidely Lash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zsolt Erdei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erdei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funktasztikus feat Animal Cannibals - PMLB 2008. Zsolt Erdei will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snidely Lash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zsolt Erdei!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erdei has a takedown stuffed.
Erdei swats away the attempt to clinch by Lash.
Erdei throws a leg kick but Lash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lash wants to clinch up but Erdei keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lash is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erdei gets a takedown into half guard.
Erdei stops Lash from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Erdei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Erdei prevents Lash from standing back up.
Lash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Erdei is pressing down on Lash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lash is holding on for now.
Lash is trying to stand back up but Erdei is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erdei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lash is looking to clinch.
Lash throws a leg kick but Erdei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
Lash is looking to clinch but Erdei is avoiding it.
Snidely Lash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erdei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lash tries to clinch but Erdei moves out of range.
Lash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erdei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erdei throws a sloppy head kick and Lash moves out of range easily.
Lash fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lash. No joy for Erdei on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Erdei.
Erdei tries to move to mount but Lash blocks the move with his legs.
Lash is trying to get back to his feet.
Erdei has hold of Lash's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lash tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Erdei cranks the arm and Lash screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lash, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zsolt Erdei!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lou Capalatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valiant Thorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Capalatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valiant Thorr!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Capalatti swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Capalatti working to try and regain half guard.
Thorr looking for a guillotine from mount but Capalatti is having none of it.
Capalatti is looking to get to half guard.
Capalatti gets back to half guard.
Capalatti wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capalatti has hold of Thorr's hands but Thorr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Capalatti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capalatti gets full guard.
Capalatti tries to strike from the bottom.
Capalatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorr is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Capalatti fails with the takedown
and Thorr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capalatti won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capalatti is looking to regain half guard here but Thorr keeps moving and retains side control.
Thorr working the ground and pound.
Thorr is working to tighten is grip on Capalatti's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Capalatti has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thorr is really squeezing tight and eventually Capalatti passes out! Thorr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valiant Thorr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Gorbachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nikita Gorbachev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nikita Gorbachev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Gorbachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Massa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorbachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Massa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Massa.
Massa rushes Gorbachev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Massa takes a shot to the head.
Massa blocks an uppercut.
Massa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Massa tries to stand but Gorbachev is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorbachev is on top in guard.
Massa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorbachev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachev with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massa wants to sweep here but Gorbachev controlling him for the moment.
Massa controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Massa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gorbachev is refusing to be controlled, as Massa sits in half guard.
Gorbachev tries to roll over but Massa keeps him under control.
Gorbachev is breathing heavily.
Massa wants to stand up but Gorbachev is controlling the position.
Massa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gorbachev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but Massa moves away
and Massa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorbachev's knee momentarily.
Massa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gorbachev clinches but Massa breaks the clinch
and Massa counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachev lands with a right to the head.
Gorbachev can't get the takedown.
Massa landing knees to the body.
Massa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorbachev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Massa to the mat! Massa manages to get full guard.
Massa is looking to stand up but Gorbachev isn't so interested in that idea.
Gorbachev stands up over Massa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorbachev passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachev prevents Massa from improving his position.
Massa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gorbachev.
Gorbachev throwing shots but Massa is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Massa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorbachev is trying to control the action in half guard but Massa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gorbachev.
Massa is trying to get back to full guard.
Massa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorbachev prevents Massa from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Massa.
Massa lands with a kick to the temple. Gorbachev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gorbachev clinches but Massa breaks the clinch
and Massa counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Massa.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gorbachev tries for a takedown but Massa circles away easily
and Massa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gorbachev really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachev tries to clinch
and Massa counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorbachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorbachev looks to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice leg kick.
Massa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Nikita Gorbachev has been cut.
Nikita Gorbachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gorbachev misses with a takedown attempt
and Massa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Gorbachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Massa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Massa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Massa scores with a spinning back kick!
Gorbachev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a low kick, right behind Gorbachev 's knee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Massa!
Massa thuds his shin into the meat of Gorbachev's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Massa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikita Gorbachev'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.
Massa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Massa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikita Gorbachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters with a head kick. That will keep Gorbachev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gorbachev looks to clinch
and Massa counters with a three punch combo that has Gorbachev backing up. Gorbachev nods at Massa to acknowledge the strikes.
Gorbachev is rocked!
Gorbachev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gorbachev closes the distance but Massa moves to the side
and Massa counters with a leg kick.
Oh Gorbachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorbachev seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorbachev tries to clinch up
and Massa counters with a leg kick.
Massa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Massa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Massa thuds his shin into the meat of Gorbachev's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Massa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Massa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Massa lands in his opponent's guard.
Massa stands up over Gorbachev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorbachev striking off his back but it's not causing Massa any problems.
Gorbachev 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.
Gorbachev controlling the position.
Gorbachev wants to sweep here but Massa controlling him for the moment.
Massa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa prevents Gorbachev from getting back to his feet.
Massa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Massa lands a nice looking body kick.
Massa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorbachev moves out of range of the body kick.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Gorbachev looks to clinch
and Massa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gorbachev really felt that one!
Gorbachev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but Massa moves away
and Massa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gorbachev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorbachev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorbachev with a poor takedown
and Massa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Massa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Gorbachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Gorbachev on the inside.
Massa is pressed up against the cage. Gorbachev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Massa down to the mat. Massa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorbachev tries to clinch up
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
Gorbachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Massa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gorbachev tries to clinch
and Massa counters with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Gorbachev or perhaps it was just good defense by Massa which made him look bad.
Gorbachev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massa tries to avoid it but Gorbachev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massa to the ground. Massa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachev shoots for a takedown but Massa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Massa keeps the fight on the outside.
Massa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorbachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
Gorbachev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Massa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Massa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorbachev wants to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Gorbachev tries to clinch
and Massa counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Massa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikita Gorbachev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Massa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Massa, right into the meat.
Gorbachev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Massa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gorbachev being controlled here, momentarily.
Massa wants to pass the guard but Gorbachev is keeping the position.
Gorbachev is controlling Massa's posture.
Gorbachev looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorbachev, not yet.
Gorbachev being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Massa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorbachev is proving hard to escape from.
Carlos Massa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Massa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorbachev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorbachev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorbachev!
Massa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Massa throws Gorbachev to one side and escapes!
Gorbachev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Massa. Massa obviously looking to wear him down.
Massa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorbachev, pushing him back against the cage.
Massa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Massa.
Gorbachev wants to clinch but Massa slips to the side
and Massa counters with an inside leg kick.
Massa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorbachev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters with an outside leg kick.
Gorbachev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Gorbachev tries to clinch but Massa moves away
and Massa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Massa.
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!
Massa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gorbachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massa counters with a solid body kick.
Good leg kick by Massa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorbachev clinches but Massa breaks the clinch
and Massa counters with a nice body kick.
Gorbachev clinches but Massa breaks the clinch
and Massa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gorbachev wants to clinch
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachev tries for a takedown but Massa circles away easily
and Massa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Gorbachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massa throws a front kick that sends Gorbachev stumbling back into the cage.
Gorbachev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Massa is refusing to be controlled, as Gorbachev sits in half guard.
Massa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorbachev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Massa is trying to stand back up but Gorbachev is controlling him
Massa tries to roll over but Gorbachev keeps him under control.
Massa pushes Gorbachev off looking to stand but Gorbachev dives back in and keeps control.
Gorbachev trying to control from half guard but Massa is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachev stops Massa from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
Gorbachev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Massa.
Gorbachev darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a solid body kick.
Massa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gorbachev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Massa counters with a body kick that stops Gorbachev in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikita Gorbachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massa blocking some punches.
Gorbachev is working for takedown but Massa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gorbachev tries to score a body lock takedown but Massa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Massa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Massa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rodriguez de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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, Santa Claus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez de Lima. No joy for Claus on that attempt.
Rodriguez de Lima stuffs the takedown.
Claus shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez de Lima shows good takedown defense.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santa Claus.
Rodriguez de Lima stuffs the takedown.
Claus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez de Lima tries to avoid it but Claus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez de Lima to the ground. Rodriguez de Lima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Claus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez de Lima as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez de Lima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claus at a distance.
Claus looks gassed!
Claus shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez de Lima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez de Lima's waist but Rodriguez de Lima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Claus off to one side.
Rodriguez de Lima scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez de Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez de Lima with a knee to the head.
It looks like Santa Claus has been cut.
A knee to the head by Rodriguez de Lima.
Claus is rocked!
Rodriguez de Lima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Claus's face.
Claus is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez de Lima finish him?
Rodriguez de Lima lands an elbow inside that Claus shrugs off.
Claus wants a takedown.
Rodriguez de Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Claus is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to land a knee to the head but Claus blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima tries a knee to the head but Claus blocks it.
Rodriguez de Lima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Claus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodriguez de Lima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Claus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez de Lima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Claus tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez de Lima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez de Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Claus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez de Lima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez de Lima tries a knee to the head but Claus blocks it.
Claus jumps guard but Rodriguez de Lima stands there with Claus around his waist. Claus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez de Lima prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee to the head.
Claus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez de Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Claus can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez de Lima landing knees to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Claus badly! Claus tumbles to the floor and Rodriguez de Lima stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lattavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pancho Lopez!
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, Anthony Lattavo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to clinch but Lattavo moves out of range.
Lattavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lattavo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lattavo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lattavo connects with a nice short shot to Lopez's temple.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lattavo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez is rocked!
Lattavo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lattavo slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lattavo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez!
Lattavo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lattavo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lopez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lattavo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lattavo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lattavo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Zodiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Deftones - Change. A fine choice. Michael Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Zodiac!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Zodiac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zodiac wants to stand but Miller is controlling his arm.
Zodiac wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller tries to bench press Zodiac off him but Zodiac keeps the position.
Zodiac decides to stand back up. Zodiac steps back and let's Miller get back to his feet.
Zodiac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zodiac to the mat! Zodiac manages to get full guard.
Zodiac wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zodiac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Zodiac wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zodiac's guard.
Miller prevents Zodiac from getting back to his feet.
Miller passes Zodiac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zodiac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zodiac looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zodiac is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Miller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This blaring out of the sound system. Jayden Fuego struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Fuego fails to land the takedown.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Fuego pushes him off.
Smith 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.
Smith drives through and clinches with Fuego against the cage.
Fuego tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuego drops back down to his feet.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch but Fuego is avoiding it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fuego moves out of range.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuego is working to get back to half guard.
Fuego is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuego is trying to escape the mount.
Fuego is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fuego manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fuego denies him.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fuego sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fuego is looking for a sweep.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fuego is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fuego is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Alchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alchin has chosen Mein Herz brennt as his entrance music. Rick Alchin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Alchin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alchin swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Alchin is having none of it.
Alchin darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Alchin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alchin blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Alchin blocks it.
Alchin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Alchin in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Alchin lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alchin.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alchin's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alchin stalling in the clinch.
Alchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alchin throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a head kick that drops Alchin!
Alchin is rocked!
Alchin 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.
Alchin is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Alchin seems to have recovered his senses.
Alchin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alchin gets back to full guard.
Alchin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alchin unloading with bombs!
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alchin with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Alchin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alchin lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson tries to hold on but Alchin pushes him away.
Alchin scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Alchin throws a strike there. Johnson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Alchin wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alchin looks gassed!
Johnson is staying active underneath Alchin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alchin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alchin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alchin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Alchin tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike.
Alchin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alchin throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Alchin wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Alchin is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alchin has his back to the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alchin avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alchin closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alchin landing knees to the body.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alchin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alchin blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Alchin dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Alchin is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Alchin crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alchin tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Alchin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alchin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alchin rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alchin is working Johnson over against the cage.
Alchin dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Alchin taking a breather.
Alchin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Alchin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Alchin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Alchin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alchin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alchin blocks the elbow strike.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Alchin lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alchin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson keeps control of Alchin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Alchin stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alchin tries to clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Alchin in his tracks for a moment.
Alchin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson avoiding damage as Alchin throws knees to the body.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Alchin is blocking nicely.
Alchin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alchin blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Alchin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alchin misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson rushes Alchin and presses him up against the cage.
Alchin tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Alchin wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Alchin blocks the elbow strike.
Alchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Alchin is predictable there
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Alchin breaks the clinch.
Alchin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Alchin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alchin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alchin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alchin throws a head kick that misses.
Alchin clinches up against the cage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Alchin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alchin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson tries to buck Alchin off but Alchin is having none of it.
Alchin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson throws Alchin to one side and escapes!
Rick Alchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Alchin against the cage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Alchin moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alchin tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alchin.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alchin tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Alchin avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Alchin manages to break the clinch.
Alchin closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Alchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alchin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alchin darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Alchin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alchin trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Alchin lands a body punch.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Alchin tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alchin drops back down to his feet.
Alchin tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Alchin avoids the damage to the body.
Alchin avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.
Alchin tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a head kick that drops Alchin - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Alchin is looking to improve his position.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Alchin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alchin.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Alchin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alchin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alchin can't escape the position.
Alchin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Alchin turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Alchin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alchin is now in half guard.
Alchin trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has hold of Alchin's hands but Alchin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alchin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alchin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Alchin looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alchin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson wants to clinch
and Alchin moves into the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alchin dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alchin missing with knees to the body.
Alchin digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Alchin throws an elbow that misses.
Alchin trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alchin managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Alchin blocks with his arms.
Alchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Alchin pushes him off.
Johnson tries to clinch but Alchin is having none of it.
Alchin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alchin tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alchin lands a nice knee to the body.
Alchin manages to break the clinch.
Alchin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alchin has managed to clinch.
Alchin blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alchin is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alchin has his back to the cage.
Alchin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Johnson has denied him.
Alchin breaks from the clinch.
Alchin clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Alchin shrugs it off.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Alchin clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alchin blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alchin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alchin is looking to land body kicks.
Alchin tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Alchin is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alchin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
John Johnson retains his welterweight title!
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