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FFB 44: Radu vs. Gonzalez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenta Kobashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ping Wong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong swats away the attempt to clinch by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kobashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wong blocks Kobashi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kobashi is surviving well by controlling Wong's body position as best he can.
Wong controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi wants to control but Wong is having none of it.
Kobashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wong controlling the pace for now.
Kobashi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wong. What's that going to do exactly?
Kobashi tries to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobashi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wong is staying active.
A nice elbow there by Wong.
Wong controlling his opponent.
Kobashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kobashi tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wong looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wong. What's that going to do exactly?
Kobashi is working to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kobashi has eaten all the pies!
Kobashi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kobashi tries to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Kobashi reaches up to try and control the position but Wong seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kobashi rolls and tries to escape and now Wong has his back!
Wong is not going to allow Kobashi to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenta Kobashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kobashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Kobashi.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Wong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wong showed some decent athleticism there.
Kobashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Wong content to control rather than advance.
Kobashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong trying to mount his opponent but Kobashi defends it.
Kobashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong trying to mount his opponent but Kobashi defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wong in particular looking to stall.
Kobashi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobashi wants to clinch
and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kobashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kobashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
Kobashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wong controls the pace.
Kobashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Wong gets back to full guard.
Kobashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.
Kobashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kobashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.
Wong is pulling down on Kobashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kobashi, at least for the moment.
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kobashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wong working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Wong or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobashi which made him look bad.
Kobashi misses with a takedown
and Wong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobashi's guard now.
Kobashi tries to strike from the bottom.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Ping Wong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wong is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi striking off his back but it's not causing Wong any problems.
Kobashi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kobashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wong trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Wong won't allow Kobashi to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Wong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kobashi wants to clinch but Wong slips to the side
and Wong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kobashi's guard.
Kobashi working a defensive guard here.
Wong stops Kobashi from standing up.
Wong passes into half guard.
Wong controlling the action here.
Kobashi missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi is trying to control but Wong passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kobashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong landing a few strikes.
Wong controls the position.
Kobashi is looking to regain half guard here but Wong keeps moving and retains side control.
Wong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two 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.
Kobashi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kobashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong trying to control the action but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Wong working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wong.
Kobashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kobashi keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kobashi is striking from the bottom but Wong uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wong is thwarting Kobashi's attempts to control the position.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong trying to control the action but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi missing with punches from the bottom.
Kobashi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ping Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wong, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen T�rez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Al looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Al won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Al throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet but Al is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al working some strikes from top position.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Al drops back looking for a leg! LeBlanc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeBlanc manages to kick Al off! Al jumps back into LeBlanc's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc working a defensive guard here.
Al stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al is breathing heavily.
Al looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Al persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc swinging wilding here.
Al showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
Al needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al.
Al checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Al had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBlanc.
Al is rocked!
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!
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeBlanc tries to score with a low kick but Al moves his leg out of the way.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Al moves out of range.
Al tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeBlanc lands with a cross.
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Al is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBlanc throws a left that rocks Al and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LeBlanc dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Al regain composure!
Al wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
LeBlanc decides to stand up, so the ref orders Al to his feet.
Al seems to have got his legs back now.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Al fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBlanc is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBlanc.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Al blocks the leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Al shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBlanc but LeBlanc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBlanc is trying to control but can't.
LeBlanc is trying to stand.
Al looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeBlanc pushes Al off looking to stand but Al dives back in and keeps control.
Al wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is defending well.
Al not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBlanc kicks off Al and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LeBlanc!
Al 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.
LeBlanc tries to buck Al off but he can't manage it.
Al looking to finish with strikes here!
LeBlanc is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlanc is trying to stand up.
LeBlanc tries to reverse the position but Al maintains control.
Al has hold of LeBlanc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LeBlanc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
LeBlanc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LeBlanc is looking to improve his position.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up but Al is controlling him
LeBlanc trying to control but Al postures up.
Al is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeBlanc tries to roll over but Al keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBlanc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Al on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBlanc pinned against the cage. LeBlanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Al avoids nicely.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc throws a chopping leg kick but Al manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeBlanc as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a two punch combo.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Al ducks under and follows up with a left that Al also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al.
LeBlanc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Al ducks under and follows up with a left that Al also avoids with ease.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Al ducks under and follows up with a left that Al also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Al misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws a combination. Al tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Al acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LeBlanc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Al stands up over LeBlanc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Al is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al thows a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc controlling the position.
Al tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlanc is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al checks it well.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Al scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is holding on to half guard well.
LeBlanc pushes Al off looking to stand but Al dives back in and keeps control.
Al missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al is looking to advance position but LeBlanc won't allow it.
Al seems to be looking for submissions.
Al stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Al bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBlanc but LeBlanc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeBlanc shoots and misses
and Al counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LeBlanc!
LeBlanc holds on, trying desperately to control.
Al has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of LeBlanc's face.
LeBlanc is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Al is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Al with shots to the head and body - LeBlanc looks very uncomfortable down there.
LeBlanc wants to control but Al is having none of it.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
Al lands a big elbow.
Al putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gay Al overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LeBlanc?
Gay Al has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
LeBlanc is looking to get to half guard.
LeRoy LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc tries to buck Al off but he can't manage it.
Al working for a guillotine from mount but LeBlanc is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LeBlanc hang on?
Al jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� LeBlanc is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by LeBlanc and Al has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
LeBlanc parries the strikes from Al easily there. Al is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LeBlanc to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LeBlanc throws Al to one side and escapes!
Al keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay Al showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBlanc 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy LeBlanc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bjerke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjerke comes to the cage accompanied by Turbonegro - Get It On. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Bjerke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Finch!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjerke swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch.
Bjerke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bjerke regains guard immediately.
Bjerke is controlling Finch's posture.
Bjerke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bjerke controlling the position easily from mount.
Finch is working to get back to half guard.
Bjerke is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Finch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bjerke struggling a bit here.
Bjerke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjerke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Finch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjerke keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjerke wants to control but Finch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjerke defending well though.
Bjerke tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Finch manages to move to mount!
Bjerke tries to lock up and control but Finch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finch breaks from Bjerke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke is trying to escape the mount.
Bjerke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjerke gets back to full guard.
Finch preventing the sweep.
Bjerke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjerke has Finch pulled in close to control his posture.
Bjerke working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Benny Bjerke just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A right-left combo lands from Finch.
Bjerke wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bjerke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Bjerke's shoulder, as Bjerke tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Bjerke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjerke throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Bjerke clinches.
A short uppercut from Bjerke.
Finch jumps guard.
Bjerke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Finch striking from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjerke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bjerke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjerke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Finch looks gassed!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bjerke throws a head kick that misses.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjerke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bjerke has Finch pulled in close to control his posture.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Finch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bjerke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick lands from Bjerke that sends Finch to the canvas. Finch tries to scramble back to his feet but Bjerke brings him back down into side control.
Finch is rocked!
Bjerke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Finch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bjerke get's back to his feet.
Bjerke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjerke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bjerke - the referee stops the clock and Finch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bjerke. Finch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finch is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjerke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjerke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Bjerke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjerke stalks Finch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Finch's face. Finch staggers backwards, shaken.
Bjerke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjerke is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Bjerke.
Bjerke scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Benny Bjerke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjerke throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Bjerke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bjerke misses with a body kick.
Bjerke scores with a kick to the body.
Bjerke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjerke lands with a kick to the temple. Finch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bjerke, right into the meat.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjerke finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Bjerke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bjerke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Bjerke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjerke lands a head kick!
Bjerke tries to clinch up.
Bjerke slips a jab from Finch.
Bjerke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benny Bjerke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjerke wants to clinch.
A jab from Bjerke finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Benny Bjerke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke forces Finch back against the cage and clinches.
Bjerke is trying to stall.
Bjerke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finch looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Bjerke to work.
Bjerke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjerke scores a nice knee to the body.
Bjerke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finch wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Bjerke.
Bjerke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Bjerke.
Bjerke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjerke.
Bjerke lands a nice knee to the body.
Finch has Bjerke pushed against the cage.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from Bjerke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bjerke.
Bjerke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjerke avoids the damage to the body.
Bjerke tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Finch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjerke has double underhooks.
Bjerke connects with a knee to the head.
Bjerke trying to land knees to the body.
Bjerke looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjerke missing with knees to the body.
Finch goes for a takedown attempt but Bjerke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benny Bjerke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Finch.
Finch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjerke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjerke moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Finch's face as Bjerke controls the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bjerke dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjerke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finch.
Bjerke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bjerke.
Bjerke connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjerke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Finch avoids the head kick by Bjerke.
Bjerke throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjerke counters with an outside leg kick.
Bjerke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjerke moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Finch scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjerke counters with a thumping low kick.
Bjerke gets a clinch.
Bjerke lands a nice elbow.
Bjerke with a knee to the head.
Bjerke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Bjerke.
Finch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bjerke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjerke scores a nice knee to the body.
Bjerke stalling in the clinch.
Bjerke missing with knees to the body.
Finch has Bjerke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Finch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bjerke tumbling to the mat - Finch dives into Bjerke's guard.
Bjerke controlling Finch's posture.
Bjerke looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bjerke controlling the pace for now.
Finch is working to get back to half guard.
Bjerke controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Benny Bjerke just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Finch looks to clinch
and Bjerke counters with a leg kick.
Finch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bjerke keeps Finch at a distance using the push kick.
Bjerke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bjerke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Bjerke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch swings for the body but Bjerke moves out of range.
Bjerke lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into rage.
Bjerke throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benny Bjerke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Finch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjerke.
Bjerke tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Bjerke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bjerke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjerke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjerke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Bjerke counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bjerke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjerke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bjerke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Ronny Samuelsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bear Trapp's chin.
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275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bear Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samuelsen momentarily.
It looks like Rex Ronny Samuelsen has been cut.
Trapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samuelsen.
Samuelsen looks to land a combination but Trapp avoids it well.
Trapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuelsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Samuelsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samuelsen trying to control but Trapp is working from the bottom.
Samuelsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samuelsen trying to control but Trapp is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samuelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Trapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rex Ronny Samuelsen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Samuelsen.
Trapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samuelsen slips under a jab.
Trapp thows a body shot but no joy.
Trapp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trapp but Trapp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuelsen ducks under a wild hook from Trapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trapp misses with a wild combination.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trapp keeping moving, preventing Samuelsen from controlling successfully.
Samuelsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trapp is keeping the position for now.
Trapp working a defensive guard here.
Samuelsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samuelsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trapp is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samuelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Trapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samuelsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trapp is rocked!
Samuelsen working over Trapp with some ground and pound. Trapp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Trapp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samuelsen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Trapp quite badly. Trapp pulls Samuelsen in close trying to recover. Samuelsen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Trapp on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Trapp doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brawly Von Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawly Von Brawler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brawly Von Brawler!
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, Ivo Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Brawler misses with a hook.
Von Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopes throws out the jab.
Von Brawler slips under a jab.
Von Brawler throws a sloppy head kick and Lopes moves out of range easily.
Lopes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Brawler sprawls well initially but Lopes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Brawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopes.
Von Brawler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Brawler tries to get out of the position.
Von Brawler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopes is pressing down on Von Brawler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Brawler is holding on for now.
Von Brawler is trying is best to control the position here.
Von Brawler is looking for a sweep. Lopes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopes working the head and body with strikes.
Lopes thows a huge punch but Von Brawler dodges it nicely.
Von Brawler kicks Lopes off and gets back to his feet.
Lopes slips under a jab from Von Brawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes moves forwards but Von Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Ivo Lopes has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Lopes.
Donk. Lopes catches Von Brawler right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Brawly Von Brawler has been cut.
Lopes throws a lazy right hand but Von Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Brawler lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lopes tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brawly Von Brawler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamuza Akimocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Rosas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamuza Akimocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Rosas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rosas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rosas.
Akimocha is rocked!
Akimocha tries to improve position but can't.
Rosas stands up.
Akimocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akimocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosas walks into a straight right hand from Akimocha.
Akimocha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosas's hands.
Akimocha misses with a two punch combination.
Rosas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Rosas connects with a nice short shot to Akimocha's temple.
Akimocha is trying to maintain the position but Rosas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akimocha defends it well.
Rosas stands up and beckons Akimocha to join him on the feet.
Rosas looks gassed!
Rosas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akimocha fails with the takedown
so Rosas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rosas being controlled here momentarily.
Rosas content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha looking for a guillotine here but Rosas defends easily.
Akimocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosas is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akimocha is trying to control the position but Rosas postures up.
Akimocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akimocha is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosas manages to get himself to full guard.
Akimocha wants to control from the top but Rosas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akimocha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosas's guard.
Akimocha trying to control but Rosas is working from the bottom.
Akimocha stops Rosas from standing up.
Akimocha wants to control from the top but Rosas keeps moving.
Rosas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akimocha wants to control from the top but Rosas keeps moving.
Akimocha is really struggling to control Rosas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Akimocha misses with a body kick.
Akimocha misses with a takedown
and Rosas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akimocha's guard.
Rosas has gone for a leg lock! Akimocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rosas's guard.
Rosas wants to get back to his feet but Akimocha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akimocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosas is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rosas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akimocha tries to clinch up.
Akimocha lands with a right hand.
Akimocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akimocha misses with a takedown
and Rosas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akimocha!
Akimocha is working to get back to half guard.
Akimocha tries to hold on but Rosas pushes him away.
Adrian Rosas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akimocha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Akimocha is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Akimocha tries to lock up and control but Rosas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akimocha trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akimocha wants to control but Rosas is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akimocha is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosas is looking to stand but Rosas has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Akimocha gets back to half guard.
Akimocha trying to control from the bottom.
Rosas wants to stand up but Akimocha has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rosas is thwarting Akimocha's attempts to control the position.
Akimocha is trying to stand up here but Rosas is controlling him well.
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.
Akimocha manages to get to full guard.
Rosas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akimocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akimocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akimocha is trying to keep Rosas in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akimocha misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosas fails with a takedown attempt.
Akimocha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rosas is fending him off so far but Akimocha persists. Nope, Rosas circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akimocha tries for a takedown but Rosas circles away easily
and Rosas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamuza Akimocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akimocha is trying to get back to full guard.
Akimocha is looking to control Rosas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akimocha avoid being mounted?
Akimocha is looking for a sweep. Rosas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akimocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akimocha is looking for a sweep. Rosas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akimocha keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosas wants to stand but Akimocha has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Akimocha tries to roll over but Rosas keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Akimocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akimocha with a poor takedown
and Rosas counters with a shoot takedown. Akimocha fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosas stands up from Akimocha's guard - Rosas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crunch! Rosas slams his shin into Akimocha's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akimocha misses with a takedown attempt
and Rosas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Akimocha's guard now.
Rosas gets to his feet. Akimocha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rosas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rosas clinches with his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rosas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akimocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akimocha!
Rosas get's back to his feet.
Akimocha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosas scores with a takedown into Akimocha's guard.
Rosas stands up and waves to Akimocha to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akimocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosas counters with a single leg into guard. Akimocha didn't expect that.
Rosas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Akimocha misses with a head kick.
Rosas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rosas counters with a single leg into guard. Akimocha didn't expect that.
Rosas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Rosas catches Akimocha right on the button with a cross.
Akimocha wants to clinch but Rosas slips to the side
and Rosas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rosas wants to get up but he can't break Akimocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akimocha working a defensive guard here.
Akimocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akimocha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rosas passes into side control.
Akimocha sneaks back into half guard.
Rosas stops Akimocha from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha won't allow Rosas to pass to mount.
Rosas wants to stand but Akimocha has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Akimocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rosas seems to be working for a kimura but Akimocha defends the submission attempt.
Rosas trying to control the action but Akimocha is working from the bottom.
Akimocha trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akimocha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown by Akimocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosas which made him look bad.
Rosas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akimocha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamuza Akimocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rosas is looking to work some ground and pound but Akimocha has wrist control.
Akimocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rosas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosas is looking to stand up but Akimocha won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosas looking to improve position, pressing down on Akimocha's thigh with his hand. Akimocha seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rosas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rosas's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Akimocha picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yamuza Akimocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes to the cage accompanied by Evans Entrance. Sasha Lakovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everaldo Jorge!
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, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lakovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jorge is trying to control the position but Lakovic postures up.
Jorge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jorge 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.
Lakovic is stalling in the full guard.
Jorge throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jorge trying to control the position.
Lakovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jorge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jorge moves out of range easily.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jorge moves out of range easily.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt
and Lakovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jorge is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorge trying to hold on to Lakovic's head to control him but Lakovic postures up.
Well, if Lakovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge tries to get to full guard but Lakovic has control of the leg.
Lakovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jorge flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lakovic stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lakovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sasha Lakovic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lakovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorge checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorge manages to pull guard.
Jorge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lakovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge is really struggling to control Lakovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jorge is looking for a triangle but Lakovic pushes his legs off easily.
Lakovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Lakovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lakovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorge closes the distance but Lakovic moves to the side
and Lakovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Lakovic controlling him for the moment.
Jorge has his foot on Lakovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lakovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Jorge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Lakovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jorge clinches but Lakovic breaks the clinch
and Lakovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lakovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lakovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorge tries to clinch but Lakovic moves away
and Lakovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jorge looking to control.
Lakovic slips nicely into half guard.
Jorge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lakovic trying to control from Jorge's half guard. Jorge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lakovic content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Sasha Lakovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge is looking for a triangle but Lakovic pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Lakovic controlling him for the moment.
Lakovic postures up.
Lakovic trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lakovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jorge swivels and escapes.
Jorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorge keeps the fight on the outside.
Lakovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lakovic tries to clinch but Jorge is having none of it.
Lakovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jorge swivels and escapes.
Lakovic misses with a takedown
and Jorge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jorge.
Everaldo Jorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Lakovic.
Jorge jumps guard and drags Lakovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lakovic content to stall in guard here.
Jorge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lakovic!
Lakovic working to try and regain half guard.
Jorge trying to control but Lakovic is having none of it.
Jorge working for a submission but Lakovic is keeping him at bay.
Lakovic is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Jorge wants to get back to his feet but Lakovic is holding on tight.
Lakovic tries to hold on but Jorge postures up.
Lakovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lakovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lakovic is trying to break free.
Jorge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic 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!
Jorge wants to clinch
and Lakovic moves into the clinch.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic is trying to break free.
Lakovic effectively controlling the action here.
Lakovic tries to stall but Jorge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lakovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lakovic is trying to stall.
Jorge lands a hook that snaps the head of Lakovic backwards.
Jorge is pressed up against the cage. Lakovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jorge down to the mat. Jorge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lakovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lakovic clinches.
Jorge blocks an elbow strike from Lakovic.
Jorge manages to break the clinch.
Lakovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jorge with a poor takedown
so Lakovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lakovic is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lakovic stays in close to Jorge's body and controls the position.
Jorge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lakovic!
Lakovic wants to control but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lakovic to take his back!
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic rolls, trying to escape but Jorge keeps control of the position.
Jorge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jorge is not going to allow Lakovic to sit and survive in this position.
Lakovic covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lakovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lakovic trying to control the hands but Jorge won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic fending off the submission attempt from Jorge.
Lakovic trying to control the position but Jorge manages to sink in the hooks.
Lakovic holding both Jorge 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Lakovic right now.
Jorge not allowing Lakovic to control his hands.
Jorge is working for a rear naked choke. Lakovic is not defending it well and Jorge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lakovic refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lakovic's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Everaldo Jorge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta comes to the cage accompanied by Child of Burning Time by Slipknot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buster Hymen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hymen with that takedown attempt.
Acosta tries to clinch but Hymen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acosta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hymen as he avoids it easily.
Acosta moves in looking to clinch but Hymen pushes him off.
Hymen lands an overhand right.
Acosta tries to clinch up.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.
Hymen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Acosta is rocked!
Hymen is working to tighten is grip on Acosta's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Acosta has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hymen is really squeezing tight and eventually Acosta passes out! Hymen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buster Hymen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Couch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Buford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donovan Couch!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buford lands a right hook to the body.
Couch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buford.
Buford throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Couch tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Donovan Couch has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buford is looking to stand up but Couch won't let him.
Couch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Buford rolls with it to try and escape but Couch cranks on the arm and Buford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan Couch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristi Radu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristi Radu !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radu .
Cristi Radu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Radu scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Radu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Radu avoids nicely.
Radu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristi Radu . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Radu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Radu goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzalez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Radu .
Radu misses with a body shot
and Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Radu goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzalez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Radu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Radu prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Radu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Radu .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radu wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Radu thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Radu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonzalez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Radu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonzalez wants to control but Radu is having none of it.
Radu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzalez hang on?
Radu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gonzalez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Radu off.
Radu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gonzalez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Radu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gonzalez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Radu lets go of the hold and Gonzalez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristi Radu !
Cristi Radu retains his featherweight title!
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