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AFC 17 - Skjelbred vs. Weis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Von has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Von !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rain to the mat! Rain manages to get full guard.
Rain looking to control.
Rain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rain wants to sweep here but Von controlling him for the moment.
Rain wants to stand but Von is controlling the position.
Von decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rain, up you get!
Von tries to clinch up.
Von circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von counters with a single leg into guard. Rain didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von prevents Rain from getting back to his feet.
Von trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von gets to his feet. Rain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rain counters with a head kick.
Rain clinches but Von breaks the clinch
and Von counters with a series of strikes. Rain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rain is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von .
Von shoots for a double leg takedown but Rain sprawls well. He's pushed Von 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Von shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Von . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Rain wants to clinch
and Von counters with a three punch combo that has Rain backing up. Rain nods at Von to acknowledge the strikes.
Andy Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von showed some decent athleticism there.
Von is breathing heavily.
Rain is trying to stand.
Rain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
Rain throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Von is having none of it.
Von 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.
Rain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Von keeps the fight on the outside.
Von misses with the combination.
Rain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von counters with a three punch combo that has Rain backing up. Rain nods at Von to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Von .
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.
Von tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Von shoots and misses
and Rain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the body.
Von is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Von tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rain throws an elbow but misses.
Von tries to pull guard but Rain holds him up against the cage and eventually Von drops back down to his feet.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von tries for a takedown but Rain manages to get underhooks.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Von dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Von circles away.
Von scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rain tries to get to full guard but Von has control of the leg.
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Von .
Nice strikes from Von there.
Von tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Von sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rain defending well though.
Von seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rain is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Von misses with a left hand
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Von is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rain.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Von is blocking nicely.
Von wants to break free but Rain has control.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Von blocks it.
Rain lands an elbow just above Von 's eye.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Von 's ribcage.
Rain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Von avoiding damage as Rain throws knees to the body.
Von wants to break free but Rain has control.
Rain misses with a knee strike.
Von has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands a nice elbow.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Von blocks it.
Rain scores a nice knee to the body.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von 's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Rain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rain tries a knee to the head but Von blocks it.
Von wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain misses with a knee strike.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von 's face.
Von takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rain keeps control of Von as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von .
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rain tries to land knees in the clinch but Von avoids the damage to the body.
Von tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Von is blocking nicely.
Von fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von goes for a takedown attempt but Rain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Von . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von misses with a wild combination.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Von circles away.
Rain wants to clinch up but Von keeps it at a distance.
Rain tries to clinch but Von moves out of range.
Von gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Rain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Max Von seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von throws a lazy head kick
and Rain counters by moving into the clinch.
Von wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von is trying to break free.
Von tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rain smiles and moves away.
Rain has Von up against the cage in a clinch.
Von wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rain just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Von fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von shoots in but Rain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Von is blocking nicely.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain scores a nice knee to the body.
Rain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Von tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Von . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but Von blocks with his arms.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
Von takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rain lands a nice knee to the body.
Rain landing knees to the body.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Von is blocking nicely.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Von is blocking nicely.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but Von blocks with his arms.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Von tries to pull guard but Rain holds him up against the cage and eventually Von drops back down to his feet.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
Von has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain scores a nice knee to the body.
Rain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Von tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Von avoids the elbow strike from Rain, against the cage.
Von wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain missing with knees to the body.
Von goes for a takedown attempt but Rain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.
Von has a closed guard, preventing Rain from standing up.
Rain stays in close to Von 's body and controls the position.
Rain wants to control from the top but Von keeps moving.
Rain wanted to stand there but Von had control of the position.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Von looking for a sweep but Rain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Von working to try and regain half guard.
Von is working hard here to advance position.
Von is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Max Von overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von is squirming around, avoiding Rain's attempts to control the action.
Von really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von gets back to half guard.
Rain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von is looking to escape.
Rain controlling the action here.
Von on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von tries to get out of the position.
Von wants to get back to full guard.
Rain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rain is trying to control the action in half guard but Von is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rain tries to clinch up
and Von counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Rain.
I think Rain 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mornington Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Wood!
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, Mornington Crescent!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crescent as he jumps to the side.
Wood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crescent tries to avoid it but Wood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crescent to the ground. Crescent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood checks a low kick from Crescent.
Wood shoots in but Crescent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crescent.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Crescent which made him look bad.
Crescent throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Crescent throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Wood tries to move into range but Crescent moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Wood has been cut.
Wood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crescent. That one must have hurt.
Wood is breathing heavily.
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!
Crescent misses with the combination.
Wood slips under a jab from Crescent.
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crescent, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crescent swivels and escapes.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Crescent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crescent as he avoids it easily.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crescent as he jumps to the side.
Wood shoots in but Crescent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crescent misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood fails to land the takedown.
Crescent lands a big head kick that sends Wood to the canvas! Crescent follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mornington Crescent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Carvalho!
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, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carvalho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvalho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Carvalho is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carvalho is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rorion Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Slaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Kerr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Slaine!
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, Juan Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Slaine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slaine can't keep his opponent in guard - Kerr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slaine tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Slaine wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slaine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaine tries to get out of the position.
Kerr uses his free foot to push down on Slaine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slaine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kerr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slaine looks a forlorn figure.
Slaine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr prevents Slaine from getting the reversal.
Slaine tries to improve his position but instead Kerr has taken his back!
Slaine is trying to break free.
Kerr doesn't have the hooks in and Slaine manages to turn into his guard.
Slaine wants to get up but he can't break Kerr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slaine won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Kerr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slaine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr trying to keep a closed guard but Slaine is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slaine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Slaine.
Kerr tries to clinch up.
Slaine lands with a slapping head kick.
Slaine is breathing heavily.
Kerr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slaine is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr gets to mount! Slaine was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Slaine is looking to get to half guard.
Kerr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kerr content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Slaine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slaine tries to improve his position but instead Kerr has taken his back!
Slaine wants to get back to his feet.
Kerr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kerr lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kerr is punishing Slaine with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kerr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Slaine up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr scores with punches to the body.
Kerr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kerr is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Slaine. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kerr controlling the positon.
Slaine has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kerr is riding his opponent, not letting Slaine buck him off.
Kerr scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Slaine is looking for a way out.
Kerr controls the action.
Kerr is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Slaine with him. Slaine is trying to defend but Kerr has an arm under the chin now! Slaine grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Kerr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Hagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Here Comes The Pain as his entrance music. Zangief Hagger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alton Reis's chin.
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zangief Hagger!
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, Alton Reis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hagger.
Hagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reis, pushing him back against the cage.
Hagger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hagger rushes Reis and presses him up against the cage.
Reis wants the takedown. Hagger is fighting it off but Reis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hagger's guard against the cage.
Reis thows a big elbow that misses.
Hagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis's guard.
Hagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagger trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Hagger preventing the sweep.
Hagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reis is trying to land a reversal but Hagger doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Hagger is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Reis! Reis trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Hagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zangief Hagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mace Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Dreyfuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mace Windu!
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, Rich Dreyfuss!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyfuss rushes Windu and presses him up against the cage.
Windu lands a nice knee to the body.
Windu keeps control of Dreyfuss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dreyfuss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Windu prevents Dreyfuss from breaking the clinch.
Dreyfuss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Windu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dreyfuss takes a knee right on the jaw!
Windu lands a knee to the head.
Dreyfuss is rocked!
Dreyfuss looks gassed!
Windu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dreyfuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Windu finish him?
Windu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dreyfuss takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu lands a nice shot to the body.
Windu lands a damaging elbow.
Windu lands a big knee to the head and Dreyfuss goes down! Windu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Windu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Viera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Macomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Viera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macomb ducks under a wild hook from Viera.
Macomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macomb shoots in but no luck this time.
Viera connects with a body shot.
Macomb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viera circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Macomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Viera. No joy for Macomb on that attempt.
Macomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viera lands a two punch combo.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown but Viera shows good takedown defense.
Macomb fails to land the takedown.
Macomb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macomb is breathing heavily.
Macomb shoots for a double leg takedown but Viera sprawls well. He's pushed Macomb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Viera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macomb slips a jab and a cross from Viera.
Viera misses with a series of wild punches.
Viera misses with a wild combination.
Macomb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viera as he avoids it easily.
Viera throws a series of strikes that have Macomb backpedaling.
Viera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Macomb is rocked!
Viera misses with the combination.
Oh Macomb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macomb shoots in for a double leg but Viera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macomb seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Viera. No joy for Macomb on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera stuns Macomb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viera lands a lovely overhand right.
Viera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macomb fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Viera.
Wilson Viera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macomb shoots in looking for a takedown. Viera tries to sprawl out of it but Macomb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viera tries to avoid it but Macomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viera to the ground. Viera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macomb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viera's waist but Viera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macomb off to one side.
Macomb scores a takedown into full mount!
Viera is controlling an arm, preventing Macomb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Viera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macomb has control of Viera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Viera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macomb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Viera is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Viera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Macomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viera misses with a series of wild punches.
Viera misses with a two punch combination.
Viera stuffs the takedown.
Macomb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Macomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera thuds a left hand into Macomb's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macomb.
Macomb shoots in but Viera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macomb fails with the takedown.
Viera throws a one two combo.
Viera throws a right hand that Macomb ducks under and follows up with a left that Macomb also avoids with ease.
Viera throws a series of punches but Macomb moves out of range.
Viera connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Macomb tumbling to the canvas! Viera pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Macomb was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilson Viera!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Weis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weis has chosen Bitter and then Some as his entrance music. John Skjelbred has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
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, Gerald Weis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weis misses with a series of wild punches.
Weis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skjelbred tries a head kick but it misses.
Weis keeps the fight on the outside.
Skjelbred fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Skjelbred slips a jab and a cross from Weis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weis throws a series of punches but Skjelbred moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weis is looking to slow Skjelbred down with leg kicks.
Skjelbred is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weis.
A big left from Weis misses.
Skjelbred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skjelbred tries to clinch there but Weis circles away.
Weis tries to bum rush Skjelbred with a series of wild strikes but Skjelbred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weis clobbers Skjelbred with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skjelbred looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skjelbred is one step ahead there.
Weis wants to stand up but Skjelbred is controlling him.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skjelbred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbredis looking to pass into half guard but Weis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weis is in guard.
Weis trying to control the position from guard on top but Skjelbred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skjelbred trying to control the position.
Weis wants to pass the guard but Skjelbred is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skjelbred steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weis.
Skjelbred tries for a takedown but Weis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skjelbred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skjelbred fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weis sprawls well initially but Skjelbred persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Weis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skjelbred is breathing heavily.
Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura but Weis is defending well.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weis is doing well to control the position and prevent Skjelbred from advancing to side control.
Weis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Weis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skjelbred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weis throws a wild body kick that Skjelbred sees coming a mile off.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weis but Weis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skjelbred misses with a kick to the body
and Weis counters with an outside leg kick.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown attempt - Weis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skjelbred changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weis tries to avoid it but Skjelbred manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weis to the ground. Weis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skjelbred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skjelbred is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weis.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown
and Weis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skjelbred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weis counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Weis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skjelbred misses with a body shot.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown
and Weis counters with a nice body shot.
Weis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skjelbred sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skjelbred moves out of range of the leg kick from Weis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weis counters with a low kick, right behind Skjelbred 's knee.
Weis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skjelbred wants to clinch
letting Weis counter with a right hand.
Weis lands a right hook to the body.
Weis throws a sloppy head kick
and Skjelbred counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skjelbred is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weis wants to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Weis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Weis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Skjelbred is letting Weis control him for a moment.
Weis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skjelbred regains half guard.
Skjelbred 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.
Skjelbred misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Skjelbred wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Weis is going to stand back up.
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.
Skjelbred looking for submissions off his back.
Skjelbred wants to improve his position but Weis is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weis tries to bum rush Skjelbred with a series of wild strikes but Skjelbred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skjelbred wants to clinch
enabling Weis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Weis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skjelbred closes the distance but Weis moves to the side
and Weis counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Weis.
Skjelbred gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weis.
John Skjelbred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skjelbred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weis throws a right and a left that Skjelbred avoids nicely.
Weis misses with a two punch combination.
Weis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown attempt
and Weis counters with a nice uppercut.
Weis swinging wilding here.
Skjelbred avoids the body shot from Weis.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skjelbred throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skjelbred seems to be working for a kimura but Weis defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skjelbred trying to pass the guard but Weis defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weis trying to control from the bottom.
Skjelbred blocks the strikes from Weis.
Skjelbred wants to take a breather but Weis is having none of it.
Weis keeping hold of Skjelbred's head, controlling as best he can.
Skjelbred sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weis defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown attempt
and Weis counters with a low kick, right behind Skjelbred 's knee.
Weis lands a jab to Skjelbred's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred shoots and misses
and Weis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skjelbred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis misses with a double jab
and Skjelbred counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weis is trying to stand.
Skjelbred is looking to take a break and control but Weis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skjelbred working over Weis with some ground and pound. Weis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skjelbred throwing shots but Weis is blocking nicely.
Skjelbred seems to be looking for submissions.
Weis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Skjelbred.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred throwing strikes from guard but Weis blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skjelbred advances position into side control!
Skjelbred throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Weis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Weis is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skjelbred wants to pass to mount but Weis is defending the position.
Weis manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gerald Weis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skjelbred misses with a double jab
and Weis counters with a right hand to the body.
Weis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skjelbred moves away.
Weis fakes the leg kick and cracks Skjelbred in the body.
Skjelbred uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weis.
Weis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skjelbred stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weis.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Weis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skjelbred looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Weis!
Skjelbred looking to ground and pound but Weis is blocking nicely.
Skjelbred throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Skjelbred throwing strikes but Weis recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Skjelbred looks to land a strike but Weis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Weis keeps moving.
Skjelbred throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Weis keeps moving.
Skjelbred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weis throws a leg kick
and Skjelbred counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred throws a strike but Weis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skjelbred will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Weis wants to stand and escape but instead Skjelbred has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Skjelbred wants to pass the guard but Weis is keeping the position.
John Skjelbred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skjelbred has Weis in his guard.
Weis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skjelbred looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Weis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skjelbred tries to get to full guard but Weis has control of the leg.
Weis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skjelbred. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weis decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weis lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Skjelbred.
A head kick by Skjelbred misses
and Weis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skjelbred misses with a wild combination.
Skjelbred dodges the punch combination from Weis.
Weis is looking to chop away at Skjelbred's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Weis misses
and Skjelbred counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weis won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Skjelbred will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
That's time! Skjelbred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skjelbred scores with a takedown into Weis's guard.
Skjelbred throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weis pulls Skjelbred in close to prevent any damage.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Weis stalling against the cage.
Weis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Skjelbred on the inside.
Skjelbred tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weis misses with a body punch.
Skjelbred throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skjelbred has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Skjelbred punishes Weis with strikes from the back mount.
Skjelbred looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Weis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Skjelbred!
John Skjelbred retains his lightweight title!
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pop
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