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SA Fight 20: The Big Two Oh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aescalus Metatrius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Sam Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aescalus Metatrius!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metatrius blocks a head kick by Hall.
Metatrius moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Metatrius avoids it.
Metatrius lands with a nice body kick.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall blocks a head kick by Metatrius.
Metatrius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Hall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metatrius throws a body kick that misses.
Metatrius tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Metatrius.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Metatrius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metatrius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall has managed to clinch.
Metatrius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Metatrius tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a right hand that Metatrius ducks under and follows up with a left that Metatrius also avoids with ease.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall pushes Metatrius up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Metatrius.
Metatrius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metatrius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metatrius lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Metatrius is looking to clinch.
Metatrius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Metatrius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metatrius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metatrius.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metatrius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metatrius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metatrius tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall blocks a head kick by Metatrius.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Metatrius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Metatrius.
Metatrius wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Metatrius tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Metatrius.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Metatrius avoids it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Metatrius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metatrius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Metatrius lands a head kick!
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Metatrius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metatrius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Metatrius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Metatrius is rocked!
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!
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metatrius is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Metatrius's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hall before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Hall!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jhon Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wan Iaton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke misses with a takedown attempt - Iaton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iaton gets the takedown into side control.
Locke tries to buck Iaton off but Iaton is having none of it.
Locke is working hard here to advance position.
Iaton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iaton lands some shots froms side control.
Iaton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iaton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iaton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iaton lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Locke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Locke tries to buck Iaton off but Iaton is having none of it.
Iaton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Locke down.
Locke is rocked!
A big shot lands for Iaton! That's hurt Locke! Will he recover? Iaton fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wan Iaton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwynn Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. This should be fireworks!
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
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, Gwynn Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson shoots for a double leg takedown but Templeton sprawls well. He's pushed Wattson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wattson throws a leg kick but Templeton checks it.
Wattson throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton staying out of range there.
Templeton misses with a two punch combination.
Templeton has managed to clinch.
Wattson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Wattson blocks it.
Wattson avoiding damage as Templeton throws knees to the body.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Templeton has eaten all the pies!
Templeton scores a nice knee to the body.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Wattson blocks with his arms.
Templeton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Templeton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Templeton.
Wattson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Templeton scores a nice knee to the body.
Templeton lands an elbow that stopped Wattson in his tracks for a moment.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wattson trying to land knees to the body.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Wattson blocks with his arms.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Templeton.
Templeton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wattson.
Templeton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Templeton looks gassed!
Templeton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wattson.
Templeton managing to block the knees to the body from Wattson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Templeton lands a knee to the body.
Wattson is looking to control Templeton's arms but Templeton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wattson has his back to the cage.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wattson tries to pull guard but Templeton holds him up against the cage and eventually Wattson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Wattson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wattson lands a nice elbow.
Wattson decides to pull guard.
Wattson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wattson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Templeton is one step ahead there.
Wattson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Templeton has gone for a leg lock! Wattson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Templeton's guard.
Templeton has momentary wrist control but Wattson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson trying to control but Templeton is working from the bottom.
Wattson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wattson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Templeton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wattson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wattson pushing down on Templeton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wattson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wattson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson wants to control but Templeton is keeping him busy.
Templeton is trying to maintain the position but Wattson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wattson working the head and body with strikes.
Templeton wants to get back to full guard.
Wattson is looking for a kimura here.
Templeton tries to get to full guard but Wattson has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wattson slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
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.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton throws a body punch but Wattson moves out of range.
Wattson throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.
Wattson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Templeton as he jumps to the side.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wattson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wattson shoots for a double leg takedown but Templeton sprawls well. He's pushed Wattson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wattson swats away the attempt to clinch by Templeton.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wattson.
Templeton has closed the distance and engaged Wattson in a clinch.
Templeton is trying to trip Wattson. He has hold of a leg but Wattson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Templeton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wattson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wattson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Templeton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Templeton cracks the inside of Wattson's front leg.
Wattson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Templeton as he avoids it easily.
Wattson throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Wattson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templeton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Wattson blocks with his arms.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wattson swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Wattson is pressed up against the cage. Templeton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wattson down to the mat. Wattson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wattson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Wattson moves out of range easily.
Wattson missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton slips under a jab from Wattson.
Wattson misses with a wild combination.
Templeton tries to clinch up but Wattson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wattson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton is breathing heavily.
Wattson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Templeton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wattson works Templeton's body with a nice hook.
Wattson misses the jab.
Wattson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Templeton counters by clinching up.
Wattson tries to land knees in the clinch but Templeton avoids the damage to the body.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Wattson misses with a knee strike.
Wattson tries to land knees in the clinch but Templeton avoids the damage to the body.
Templeton gets underhooks to prevent Wattson's takedown attempt.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wattson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Wattson blocks with his arms.
Wattson throws an elbow but it misses.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Wattson blocks with his arms.
Templeton misses with an elbow strike.
Templeton crunches a lovely knee into Wattson's ribcage.
Templeton lands a nice knee to the body.
Templeton lands a knee to the body.
Wattson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wattson tries to stall but Templeton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Templeton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wattson wants to pass the guard but Templeton is keeping the position.
Templeton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wattson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wattson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Templeton is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Templeton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wattson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Templeton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Templeton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wattson's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton wants to improve his position but Wattson is controlling well.
Wattson is keen to just control but Templeton is a slippery customer.
Templeton missing with punches from the bottom.
Wattson is keen to just control but Templeton is a slippery customer.
Templeton tries to roll over but Wattson keeps him under control.
Wattson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Templeton is just riding it out for now. Wattson eventually gives up the hold.
Wattson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wattson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templeton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Templeton is pressing down on Wattson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wattson is holding on for now.
Wattson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wattson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Templeton won't allow Wattson to sweep him here.
Wattson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wattson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templeton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Templeton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Templeton won't allow Wattson to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wattson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Templeton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wattson has tightened it up now! Templeton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Wattson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crane Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano has chosen Search and Destroy as his entrance music. Vic Romano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crane Adams!
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, Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams clinches up with Romano and pushes him back against the cage.
Romano landing knees to the body.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano with a knee to the head.
It looks like Crane Adams has been cut.
Romano throws an elbow that misses.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Romano.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
Romano landing knees to the body.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Romano looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Romano.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Romano blocks with his arms.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Romano.
Romano looks gassed!
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Adams with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romano's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Romano stalling.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romano looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Romano.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Romano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Romano scores with a knee to the head.
Romano looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Romano.
Romano lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romano.
Romano connects with a knee to the head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romano's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Romano blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Romano lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano has Adams pushed against the cage.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Romano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romano tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romano's brow.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
Romano connects with a knee to the head.
Romano tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Romano managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano lands a knee to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Romano blocks with his arms.
Adams blocks an elbow strike.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
Romano scores with a knee to the head.
Adams is rocked!
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romano blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano lands a knee to the head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Romano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romano landing knees to the body.
Romano taking a breather.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Romano shrugs off.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano lands an elbow inside.
Romano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romano scores with a knee to the head.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Romano looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Romano tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano lands a damaging elbow.
Crane Adams's cut is getting worse.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Romano is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romano has his back to the cage.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Romano shrugs off.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Romano blocks with his arms.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Romano with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vic Romano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crane Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romano is out of range and Adams settles back down.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Adams rushes Romano and presses him up against the cage.
Romano avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Romano blocks an elbow strike.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romano pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Romano.
Romano lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vic Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Romano lands a knee to the body.
Romano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Romano, against the cage.
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Romano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams lands an elbow just above Romano 's eye.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Adams.
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano misses with a knee to the head.
Romano blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romano lands a nice knee to the body.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Romano managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Romano is blocking nicely.
Romano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adams.
Romano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Romano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Romano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Romano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Romano landing knees to the body.
Romano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Romano with a knee to the head.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romano tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Romano stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Romano.
Romano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Romano looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romano's face.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Romano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Romano blocks it.
Romano misses with a knee to the head.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams lands an elbow just above Romano 's eye.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Romano, against the cage.
Romano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Adams.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Romano blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Nice elbow from Romano.
Romano scores with a knee to the head.
Crane Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Romano lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Romano landing knees to the head.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romano crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Romano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Romano working the clinch nicely. Adams is working for position but Romano cracks him with a big knee to the head! Adams crumples up against the cage and Romano lands two more shots before the ref can save Adams! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vic Romano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Valutekitaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valutekitaja has chosen PIzazz - Gonna Give It To Ya! as his entrance music. Guido Valutekitaja struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs 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. iLike Turtles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, iLike Turtles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guido Valutekitaja!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtles looks to land a body kick but Valutekitaja moved away.
Valutekitaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turtles tries to get to full guard but Valutekitaja has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turtles trying to control from the bottom.
Turtles gets back to full guard.
Turtles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turtles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valutekitaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turtles.
Valutekitaja pushes Turtles off looking to stand but Turtles dives back in and keeps control.
Valutekitaja wants to control but Turtles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles trying to control the action but Valutekitaja is working from the bottom.
Turtles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turtles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valutekitaja keeps working.
Valutekitaja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turtles pulls his head out easily.
Valutekitaja looks gassed!
Turtles moves into full mount! Valutekitaja won't be happy about that!
Valutekitaja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turtles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turtles is keen to just control but Valutekitaja is a slippery customer.
Turtles is taking a breather. Valutekitaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turtles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turtles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles wants to control but Valutekitaja is keeping him busy.
Valutekitaja is pressing down on Turtles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turtles chips away with some ground and pound.
Turtles tries to free his leg and advance position but Valutekitaja is retaining full guard.
Valutekitaja is striking off his back. Turtles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Turtles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valutekitaja trying to control here.
Turtles seems to be working for a kimura but Valutekitaja defends the submission attempt.
Turtles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Turtles connects with a nice short shot to Valutekitaja's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valutekitaja defending well though.
Turtles content to control rather than advance.
Valutekitaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Turtles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valutekitaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turtles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turtles's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valutekitaja is looking to control Turtles but Turtles is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Valutekitaja is trying to stick to Turtles's back but Turtles is turning into Valutekitaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valutekitaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turtles.
Turtles looking to pass the guard.
Turtles stays in close to Valutekitaja's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Valutekitaja keeps moving.
Turtles slips nicely into half guard.
Valutekitaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valutekitaja.
Valutekitaja trying to keep a closed guard but Turtles is proving a slippery customer.
Valutekitaja has his foot on Turtles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turtles works his way back into a safe position though.
Turtles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turtles trying to control the position from guard on top but Valutekitaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valutekitaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that iLike Turtles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Turtles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valutekitaja blocks a head kick by Turtles.
Turtles looks to land a body kick but Valutekitaja moved away.
Turtles tries to clinch up.
Turtles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valutekitaja manages to avoid it.
Valutekitaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtles sprawls well. He's pushed Valutekitaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turtles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turtles takes a swing at Valutekitaja's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valutekitaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turtles as he jumps to the side.
Turtles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valutekitaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Turtles.
Valutekitaja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valutekitaja.
Turtles throws a push kick but Valutekitaja slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Turtles.
Turtles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
iLike Turtles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Turtles as Valutekitaja shoots in.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Valutekitaja.
Turtles lands a right hook to the body.
Turtles misses with the combination.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtles throws a looping overhand right but Valutekitaja ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles moves in looking to clinch but Valutekitaja pushes him off.
Valutekitaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turtles.
Turtles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Guido Valutekitaja has been cut.
Guido Valutekitaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valutekitaja slips under a jab from Turtles.
Valutekitaja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valutekitaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valutekitaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valutekitaja is looking for a kimura here.
Turtles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valutekitaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valutekitaja's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutekitaja rolls, trying to escape but Turtles keeps control of the position.
Turtles 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.
Valutekitaja wants to control his opponent's hands but Turtles gets his hands free.
Valutekitaja showing good submission defense here.
Turtles is trying to stick to Valutekitaja's back but Valutekitaja is turning into Turtles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turtles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valutekitaja.
Valutekitaja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turtles is looking to clinch but Valutekitaja is avoiding it.
Turtles swings for the body but Valutekitaja moves out of range.
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutekitaja is just out of range.
Turtles lands a jab to Valutekitaja's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valutekitaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turtles.
Turtles stuffs the takedown attempt from Valutekitaja. Valutekitaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Turtles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turtles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turtles works on Valutekitaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Turtles - that landed with a thud.
Turtles lands a body shot.
Turtles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valutekitaja's elbow.
Turtles lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtles lands a shoulder strike.
Turtles works on Valutekitaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turtles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turtles misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
iLike Turtles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guido Valutekitaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Valutekitaja defending well as Turtles loads up on a big left hand.
Turtles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtles cracks Valutekitaja with an open hand slap.
Turtles lands a jab to Valutekitaja's midsection.
Valutekitaja slips under a jab from Turtles.
Valutekitaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Turtles swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtles lands a two punch combo.
iLike Turtles is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turtles is looking to clinch.
Valutekitaja steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turtles. That one must have hurt.
Turtles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valutekitaja at a distance.
Turtles is looking to wear down Valutekitaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turtles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valutekitaja shoots for a takedown but Turtles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turtles misses with a hook.
Valutekitaja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turtles is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valutekitaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turtles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valutekitaja shoots in and drives through. Turtles sprawls well.
iLike Turtles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Valutekitaja.
Turtles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turtles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turtles wants to clinch up but Valutekitaja keeps it at a distance.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Valutekitaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutekitaja tries for a takedown but Turtles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turtles thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtles gets caught flat footed, as Valutekitaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turtles keeping moving, preventing Valutekitaja from controlling successfully.
Valutekitaja passes Turtles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valutekitaja is thwarting Turtles's attempts to control the position.
Turtles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turtles.
Turtles wants to sweep here but Valutekitaja controlling him for the moment.
Turtles keeping moving, preventing Valutekitaja from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles wriggles free and stands up.
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but Valutekitaja is just out of range.
Turtles misses with a wild combination.
Turtles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtles just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valutekitaja.
Turtles throws a jab but it's blocked by Valutekitaja.
Guido Valutekitaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turtles misses with a wild combination.
Valutekitaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
iLike Turtles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... iLike Turtles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Benatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benatar comes into the arena with Hit Me With Your Best Shot blaring out of the sound system. Sagat has chosen His own theme music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Benatar!
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, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Benatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benatar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagat.
Sagat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benatar lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Victor Sagat has been cut.
Benatar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benatar avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat keeps control of Benatar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat lands an elbow inside that Benatar shrugs off.
Benatar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benatar breaks the clinch.
Sagat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benatar misses with a wild combination.
Sagat digs a good body shot into Benatar's ribs.
Sagat seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Benatar shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sagat is backing up but Benatar catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sagat covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Benatar Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Benatar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thie Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Tom Watson!
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, Thie Lion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Lion lands but Watson takes it in his stride.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lion shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watson drops Lion with a nice combination! Watson dives into Lion's guard, looking to finish!
Lion is rocked!
It looks like Thie Lion has been cut.
Watson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lion covers up, he's hurt! Watson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Watson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Watson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Watson!
Tom Watson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Wilson!
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, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as Wilson shoots in.
James stuffs the takedown.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by James.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson jumps guard but James stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James jumps guard but Wilson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James pulls guard.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to control.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks James politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. James prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
James prevents Wilson from improving his position.
James wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James moves nicely into side control.
Wilson wants to control but James postures up.
Wilson tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilson off and has taken his back!
Wilson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from James.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Wilson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
James has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
James is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson 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.
Wilson working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James looking to pass the guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James preventing the sweep.
Wilson has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James is tying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Wilson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson wants to control but James postures up.
Alexander Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
James controlling the action here.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wilson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but Wilson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! Wilson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Wilson!
Alexander Wilson retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Orbach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aluicious James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orbach is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.
Orbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is pressing down on Orbach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James looking for a guillotine here but Orbach defends easily.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Orbach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James wants to control but Orbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orbach works his way into full mount!
Orbach has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James wants to control but Orbach is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orbach has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Orbach working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Orbach avoids the attempt from James to control.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James wants to control but Orbach is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orbach with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
James is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James 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.
Orbach is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Orbach's body position as best he can.
Orbach jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Orbach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from James as Orbach shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Orbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orbach shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James is keen to just control but Orbach is a slippery customer.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orbach gets back to full guard.
Orbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Orbach is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Orbach keeps moving.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orbach wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Orbach fights it but they end up in guard.
James preventing the sweep.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Orbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orbach working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Orbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aluicious James dominated that round.
That's time! Orbach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orbach misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James is looking to take a break and control but Orbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orbach defending against the ground and pound.
Orbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Orbach manages to get back to half guard.
James wants to control but Orbach is keeping him busy.
Orbach wants to get back to full guard but James has mounted him!
James prevents Orbach from getting the reversal.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orbach is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
Orbach stops James from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orbach blocking the ground and pound.
Orbach can't escape the position.
Orbach is working hard here to advance position.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James wants to take Orbach's back here but Orbach is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orbach is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orbach regains half guard.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James is taking a breather. Orbach says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orbach gets back to full guard.
Orbach has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James passes to full mount!
James takes Orbach's back.
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orbach has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Orbach is keeping busy.
Orbach tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orbach is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Orbach slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orbach gets back to full guard.
Orbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orbach is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aluicious James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Orbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orbach stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James is trying to control the position but Orbach postures up.
Orbach slips nicely into half guard.
Orbach is working for an americana but James has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Orbach was thinking about the submission.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Orbach in close.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orbach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James working for a triangle but Orbach defends it easily.
Orbach drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orbach jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James is looking for a sweep.
James sneaks back into half guard.
Orbach is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James is trying to maintain the position but Orbach is very close to passing his half guard.
Orbach trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
James tries to roll over but Orbach keeps him under control.
Orbach is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orbach counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James keeping full guard, as Orbach tries to pass.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James is working for a kimura but Orbach is defending it quite comfortably.
Aluicious James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orbach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orbach looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Orbach keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Orbach, not yet.
James stays in close to Orbach's body and controls the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Orbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Orbach clearly takes 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.
Orbach has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James tries for a kimura but Orbach is defending well.
Orbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Orbach gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orbach is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Orbach wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orbach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves nicely into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orbach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orbach regains half guard.
Orbach is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orbach wants to get back to full guard.
Orbach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James moves nicely into side control.
Orbach tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
Orbach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orbach is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
Orbach is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orbach to get the leverage.
James is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orbach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orbach wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Orbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orbach moves nicely into side control.
Orbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orbach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orbach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orbach tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James is trying to control Orbach's posture but Orbach avoids it.
James tries to buck Orbach off but Orbach is having none of it.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orbach has escaped the position, nice work there.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orbach sneaks back into half guard.
James throwing shots but Orbach is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aluicious James dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orbach shoots and misses
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Orbach didn't expect that.
Orbach keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orbach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James trying to control but Orbach is working from the bottom.
Orbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orbach looking for a triangle here. James is fighting it but it looks tight! Orbach pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, James is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerry Orbach!
Jerry Orbach retains his welterweight title!
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