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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between val garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheals is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Minatoro theme song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, val garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals moves in looking to clinch but garcia pushes him off.
Micheals wants to clinch.
garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Micheals circles away.
Micheals keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Micheals's calf.
garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Micheals tries to sprawl out of it but garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Micheals manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
garcia feints and as Micheals raises his hands in defense, garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Micheals has his feet on garcia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
garcia fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for val garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheals rushes garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
garcia is trying to break the clinch but Micheals has him pressed against the cage.
garcia successfully pulls guard.
garcia wants to stand but Micheals is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheals trying to control but garcia is working from the bottom.
garcia trying to control the position.
Micheals wants to control from the top but garcia keeps moving.
Micheals wants to stand but garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Micheals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Micheals wants to clinch
and garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Micheals tries to clinch
and garcia counters with a left to the body.
Micheals looks gassed!
Micheals darts in and clinches garcia up against the cage.
garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Micheals misses with a knee strike.
Micheals is pushing garcia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
garcia breaks from the clinch.
garcia lands with a slapping head kick.
Micheals looks to clinch
and garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Micheals.
Micheals is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Micheals is still on wobbly legs! Can garcia finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from garcia.
Micheals seems to have recovered his senses.
garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Micheals pulls his leg out and moves away.
garcia wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Micheals clinches but garcia breaks the clinch
and garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Micheals which made him look bad.
Micheals wants to clinch
and garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Micheals stalling in the clinch but garcia improves position.
garcia can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from garcia.
Micheals with an attempt at a knee that misses.
garcia successfully pulls guard.
garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
garcia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Micheals should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, garcia has tightened it up now! Micheals 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 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). val garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casey Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mista Tee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mista Tee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casey Vell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mista Tee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vell's waist but Vell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tee off to one side.
Vell throws a sloppy head kick and Tee moves out of range easily.
Tee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vell throws a hook but Tee avoids it easily.
Tee misses with a double jab.
Vell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tee counters with a left to the body.
Tee tries to close the distance and clinch but Vell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tee throws a wild body kick that Vell sees coming a mile off.
Vell throws an overhand right that lands on Tee's shoulder, as Tee tries to avoid the shot.
Tee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vell has him pressed against the cage.
Vell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tee tries to score a body lock takedown but Vell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vell misses with a few strikes there.
Vell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tee.
Tee clinches.
Vell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tee blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vell is breathing heavily.
Tee has had enough of the clinch but Vell keeps him there for the moment.
Vell tries a knee to the head but Tee blocks it.
Vell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tee.
Tee breaks the clinch.
Tee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tee takes the fight into the clinch.
Tee breaks the clinch.
Tee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tee wants to pass the guard but Vell is keeping the position.
Vell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vell keeping moving, preventing Tee from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vell is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tee trying to control but Vell is working from the bottom.
Tee connects with a couple of short punches.
Tee controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tee trying to control the position from guard on top but Vell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tee is working Vell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Vell wants to stand up but Tee is controlling him.
Tee trying to control the position from guard on top but Vell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tee is looking to land body kicks.
Tee misses with a kick to the body.
Tee shoots in looking for a takedown. Vell tries to sprawl out of it but Tee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey Vell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mista Tee.
Tee clinches with his opponent.
Tee wants to get back to striking at distance but Vell won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Tee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Tee.
Vell throws a head kick that misses.
Tee shoots for a takedown but Vell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vell misses with a combination
so Tee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tee postures up.
Tee throws and elbow that misses. Vell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tee's guard. Nice move by Vell!
Tee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tee pulls Vell in close to his closed guard and prevents Vell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vell is one step ahead there.
Tee controls Vell momentarily but Vell frees himself.
Tee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tee controls Vell momentarily but Vell frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vell.
Tee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mista Tee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tee thuds his right hand into Vell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tee is looking to take a break and control but Vell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vell is pushing Tee's head away, looking to escape. Tee manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Tee trying to control the action but Vell is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vell circles away.
Casey Vell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mista Tee.
Tee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tee lands with an overhand left.
Vell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tee throws a low kick, looking for Vell's leg but Vell calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Tee 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! 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.
Horrible takedown by Tee or perhaps it was just good defense by Vell which made him look bad.
Vell misses with a two punch combination.
Tee closes the distance and clinches up with Vell, looking for a takedown. Tee pushes Vell against the cage but Vell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tee slips a jab and a cross from Vell.
Tee rushes Vell and presses him up against the cage.
Vell tries a knee to the head but Tee blocks it.
Tee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Vell catches Tee right on the button with a cross.
Vell lands with a kick to the temple. Tee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Vell as Tee shoots in.
Casey Vell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mista Tee.
Tee dodges the punch combination from Vell.
Tee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vell blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tee.
Tee throws a combination that misses
and Vell counters with a left and a right that stings Tee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tee moves in looking to clinch but Vell pushes him off.
Vell tries to bum rush Tee with a series of wild strikes but Tee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tee looks for the body kick but Vell saw that one coming.
Tee thuds his right hand into Vell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tee misses with a takedown attempt - Vell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Casey Vell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tee throws a head kick but Vell moves out of range.
Vell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vell keeps control of Tee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vell lands a knee to the body.
Vell lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tee blocks an elbow strike from Vell.
Tee is looking to break free of the clinch but Vell has double underhooks.
Tee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tee wants to get back to striking at distance but Vell won't allow it.
Vell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tee can't break the clinch.
Vell tries to land a knee to the head but Tee blocks with his arms.
Tee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tee's face.
Vell misses with a knee strike.
Vell keeps control of Tee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tee blocks it with crossed arms.
Tee can't break the clinch.
Vell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tee wants to get back to striking at distance but Vell won't allow it.
Vell missing with knees to the body.
Vell tries to land knees in the clinch but Tee avoids the damage to the body.
Vell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tee leaning against his opponent.
Vell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tee wants to break free but Vell has control.
Tee is looking to break free of the clinch but Vell has double underhooks.
A short right from Tee.
Tee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vell tries a head kick but it misses.
Vell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Vell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vell tries a head kick but it misses.
Tee scores with a takedown into Vell's guard.
Tee passes Vell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vell wants to get back to his feet.
Tee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tee trying to mount his opponent but Vell defends it.
Casey Vell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mista Tee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vell is trying to maintain the position but Tee is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mista Tee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mista Tee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ximena Loca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog Crazy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ximena Loca!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loca is fending him off so far but Crazy persists. Nope, Loca circles away and we're back to standing.
Crazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loca manages to avoid it.
Crazy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crazy throws out a powerful jab.
Loca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loca tries to clinch up.
Crazy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loca tries to clinch there but Crazy circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy misses with a low kick as Loca jumps back.
Dog Crazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy avoids the body shot from Loca.
Loca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crazy throws a sloppy body shot
and Loca counters by clinching up.
Loca lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dog Crazy has been cut.
Loca landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Loca tries a knee to the head but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy fails to pull guard.
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.
Crazy drags the fight down to the ground.
Crazy looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loca wants to pass the guard but Crazy is keeping the position.
Loca trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Loca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crazy's guard.
Crazy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crazy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crazy is trying to keep Loca in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crazy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loca circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy misses with a shot to the body
and Loca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazy tries for a takedown but Loca circles away easily
and Loca counters with a big head kick but Crazy shrugs it off.
Crazy with a poor takedown
and Loca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crazy blocks it with crossed arms.
Loca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crazy tries to pull guard but Loca won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy is trying to drag Loca to the mat but Loca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crazy takes an elbow to the temple.
Crazy jumps guard.
Loca would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crazy 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.
Loca trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Crazy controls Loca momentarily but Loca frees himself.
Crazy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ximena Loca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog Crazy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crazy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Loca!
Loca tries to clinch up.
Loca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy shoots in for a takedown but Loca shows good takedown defense.
Crazy thows a leg kick but Loca checks it
and Loca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazy moves away.
Loca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crazy tries for a takedown but Loca circles away easily
and Loca counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crazy misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loca wants to clinch.
Loca clinches.
Loca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Loca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crazy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crazy tries to pull guard but Loca holds him up against the cage and eventually Crazy drops back down to his feet.
Loca with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loca lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loca throws an elbow that misses.
Loca trying to stall but Crazy improves his position.
Loca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loca landing knees to the head.
Loca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crazy.
Loca pushes off an throws an elbow but Crazy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crazy avoiding damage as Loca throws knees to the body.
Loca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crazy breaks the clinch.
Crazy moves away from the strike by Loca.
Ximena Loca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Crazy throws the left hand but Loca avoids the punch easily.
Loca tries to clinch up but Crazy circles away and keeps his distance.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Loca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crazy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loca.
Crazy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loca wants to clinch up but Crazy keeps it at a distance.
Loca tries to close the distance and clinch but Crazy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ximena Loca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dog Crazy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loca slips under a jab.
Crazy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazy throws out a loose jab but Loca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crazy with a poor takedown
and Crazy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy moves in looking to clinch but Loca pushes him off.
Loca moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazy.
Crazy misses with a double jab
and Loca counters with a two punch combo.
Ximena Loca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazy swats away the attempt to clinch by Loca.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Loca keeps it at a distance.
Loca tries to clinch up but Crazy circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Crazy with a poor takedown
and Loca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crazy blocks the elbow strike.
Loca lands an elbow inside that Crazy shrugs off.
Crazy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Loca just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crazy blocks it with crossed arms.
Loca misses with some punches.
Loca pushes off an throws an elbow but Crazy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loca prevents Crazy from breaking the clinch.
Loca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crazy blocks it with crossed arms.
Loca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Loca lands an elbow that stopped Crazy in his tracks for a moment.
Loca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crazy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crazy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loca is trying to maintain a safe position but Crazy gets an underhook and turns Loca into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loca looking to throw knees to the head but Crazy is blocking nicely.
Loca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crazy tries to pull guard but Loca won't allow it.
Crazy jumps into guard, dragging Loca to the mat.
Crazy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ximena Loca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crazy trying to keep a closed guard but Loca is proving a slippery customer.
Crazy wants to sweep but no luck.
Loca trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy has his foot on Loca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loca works his way back into a safe position though.
Crazy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crazy wants to sweep here but Loca controlling him for the moment.
Crazy working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crazy tries to clinch up
and Loca finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ximena Loca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ximena Loca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Beta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Beta!
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, Apollo Need!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Need finds it's target.
Beta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Need fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Need misses with the combination.
Beta swings for the body but Need moves out of range.
Need lands with a right hand.
Beta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beta there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Need jumps guard but Beta stands there with Need around his waist. Need gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need wants a takedown.
Dog Beta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Need.
Need tries for a takedown. No joy.
Need letting Beta take a breather here.
Need tries to score a body lock takedown but Beta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beta decides to pull guard.
Need is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Need trying to control the position from guard on top but Beta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Need in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Need's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Need is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Need trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beta's guard.
Beta wants to stand and escape but Need is having none of it.
Need stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice cross by Need.
Need misses with an uppercut. Beta saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need misses with a double jab.
Beta tries to clinch up but Need circles away and keeps his distance.
Need will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beta misses with a takedown attempt
so Need counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Need stays in close to Beta's body and controls the position.
Need being controlled here momentarily.
Need 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Need 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.
Need trying to control but Beta is working from the bottom.
Beta wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Need trying to control the position from guard on top but Beta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beta trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beta slips a jab and a cross from Need.
Nice cross by Need.
Beta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Need.
Need misses with a combination
and Beta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Need is trying to keep Beta in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Need on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beta is one step ahead there.
Need throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Need looking for a guillotine here but Beta defends easily.
Need has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Need with a lazy takedown attempt
and Need takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Need is breathing heavily.
Beta tries to clinch but Need moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need scores a takedown into full mount!
Beta is trying desperately to improve position.
Beta wants to control but Need is having none of it.
Beta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Need controlling the pace for now.
Need stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need misses with a double jab.
Need misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Need tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beta swivels and escapes.
Need checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Need closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beta to the mat! Beta manages to get full guard.
Beta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Need off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Need.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta looks to score with a jab to the body but Need is just out of range.
Beta moves out of range of the strikes.
Need with a poor takedown
and Beta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dog Beta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Need.
Beta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Need uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Need won't allow Beta to get back to his feet.
Need throws a big right hand that misses.
Need gets to his feet. Beta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Beta 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!
Beta tries to clinch up but Need circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog Beta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Need as Beta shoots in.
Beta tries to clinch but Need moves out of range.
Need avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Need counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Need.
Need trying to control but Beta is working from the bottom.
Beta trying to control the position.
Need sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice combination there by Need.
Beta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need.
Need takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Need scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Need thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beta parries the strikes from Need easily there. Need is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beta to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beta struggling a bit here.
Apollo Need has got the better of the ground game so far.
Need wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beta, who protects the arm well.
Beta is not content to let Need control the position.
Need wants to stand but Beta has his arm trapped.
Beta struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Need fails to land the takedown.
Need avoids the head kick by Beta.
Beta looks to score with a jab to the body but Need is just out of range.
Beta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Need counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beta wants to get back to his feet but Need is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Need is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beta has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta trying to control the position from guard on top but Need is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Need looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Need comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Need 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Need!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daaz comes into the arena with Meshuggah - Mind's Mirror blaring out of the sound system. Norton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
215 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Daaz!
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, Paul Norton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton takes a swing at Daaz's ribcage but misses.
Norton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Nick Daaz has been cut.
Norton defending well as Daaz loads up on a big left hand.
Daaz misses with an uppercut.
Daaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norton counters with a good, hard body kick but Daaz shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daaz wants to get back to his feet.
Daaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
I looks like Norton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daaz wants to control but Norton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daaz is trying to stand up here but Norton is controlling him well.
Norton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norton is taking a breather. Daaz 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.
Norton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norton is working away from the top position though.
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.
Norton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Norton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norton controlling from mount.
Daaz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Daaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norton slips a nice elbow through Daaz's hands, connecting with Daaz's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norton is trying to work for a kimura but Daaz is defending well.
Norton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Norton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daaz defends it well.
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. Norton connects with a nice short shot to Daaz's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norton wants to pass the guard but Daaz is defending well.
Norton seems to be looking for submissions.
Daaz moves into full guard.
Daaz wants to stand but Norton is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton wants to pass the guard but Daaz is keeping the position.
Daaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norton controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norton misses with a few strikes there.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Norton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daaz lands a jab to Norton's midsection.
Daaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Daaz.
Norton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daaz is fending him off so far but Norton persists. Nope, Daaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Daaz tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norton moves forwards but Daaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton staying out of range there.
A jab from Daaz finds it's way through Norton's defenses.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daaz tries to avoid it but Norton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daaz to the ground. Daaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daaz 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.
Daaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norton tries to free his leg and advance position but Daaz is retaining full guard.
Norton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daaz wants to stand but Norton is controlling the position.
Daaz keeping full guard, as Norton tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norton being controlled here momentarily.
Daaz wants to sweep here but Norton controlling him for the moment.
Daaz wants to stand up but Norton is controlling him.
Norton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Norton pushes down on Daaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norton on the ground.
Daaz is trying to maintain the position but Norton is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Norton seems content to control.
Daaz is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norton wants to pass to mount but Daaz is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Daaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daaz misses with an uppercut.
Daaz misses with a straight right.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Daaz.
Norton throws a right hand that Daaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Daaz also avoids with ease.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daaz as he avoids it easily.
Norton tries to bum rush Daaz with a series of wild strikes but Daaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Daaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nick Daaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norton on the side of the head.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daaz with a hook.
Norton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton tries to move into range but Daaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Daaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Daaz throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daaz lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Daaz cracks Norton with a good jab.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daaz.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daaz.
Good shot there by Daaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton lands a jab-cross combination.
Daaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norton has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Daaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Norton.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Daaz.
Daaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Norton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norton.
Daaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton defending well as Daaz loads up on a big left hand.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz throws a combination that misses
and Norton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Norton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norton seems to be working for a kimura but Daaz defends the submission attempt.
Daaz is refusing to be controlled, as Norton sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton is taking a breather. Daaz 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.
Paul Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daaz is staying active underneath Norton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Norton slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Daaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Daaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevve De Hotdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Timmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmins has chosen Dream Theater - Forsaken as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevve De Hotdog!
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, Andy Timmins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Hotdog swinging wilding here.
De Hotdog circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Hotdog lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Timmins scores with a push kick.
Timmins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Timmins.
De Hotdog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Hotdog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Hotdog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timmins breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Timmins.
Timmins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Timmins misses with a body shot.
Timmins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Hotdog lands an overhand right.
Timmins misses with a body kick.
Timmins misses with a double jab
and De Hotdog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy Timmins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmins throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Timmins looks gassed!
Timmins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Hotdog to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmins tries to clinch but De Hotdog moves away
and De Hotdog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmins swings for the body but De Hotdog moves out of range.
Timmins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Hotdog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timmins throws a sloppy head kick and De Hotdog moves out of range easily.
De Hotdog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Timmins is looking to clinch.
Timmins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Timmins is rocked!
De Hotdog throws an overhand right that has Timmins reeling! De Hotdog follows up with more punches and Timmins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stevve De Hotdog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Reenulds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man's Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
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, Burt Reenulds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blankenship.
Blankenship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reenulds, who protects the arm well.
Blankenship lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Burt Reenulds has been cut.
Blankenship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reenulds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blankenship is pressing down on Reenulds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reenulds is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blankenship lands a nice short elbow.
Blankenship is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blankenship decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch but Reenulds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reenulds stuffs the takedown.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.
Reenulds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blankenship counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reenulds won't be happy with that.
Blankenship stands up and beckons Reenulds to his feet.
Blankenship shoots and misses
and Reenulds counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reenulds 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.
Reenulds wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blankenship is not content to let Reenulds control the position.
Blankenship pushes Reenulds off looking to stand but Reenulds dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reenulds trying to control the action but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blankenship is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reenulds jumps into side control!
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Reenulds.
Reenulds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reenulds lands in his opponent's guard.
Reenulds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reenulds escapes and throws Blankenship's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blankenship is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship bucks up and tries to throw Reenulds off but instead Reenulds has got his back!
Reenulds tightening his grip on Blankenship, looking for the choke.
Reenulds trying to control momentarily.
Blankenship trying to get back to his feet but Reenulds is in full control for now.
Reenulds wants to control but Blankenship manages to buck him off and is now in Reenulds's guard! Nice work there by Blankenship!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship drops back looking for a leg! Reenulds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reenulds manages to kick Blankenship off! Blankenship jumps back into Reenulds's guard.
Blankenship has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reenulds is proving hard to escape from.
Reenulds is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship stands up and waves to Reenulds to follow him.
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 Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Reenulds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blankenship closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reenulds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blankenship won't be happy with that.
Blankenship throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reenulds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Reenulds is controlling well.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet.
Reenulds is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reenulds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reenulds's back!
Reenulds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reenulds turns into Blankenship and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship looking for a guillotine here but Reenulds defends easily.
Blankenship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reenulds stops Blankenship from standing up.
Reenulds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reenulds tries to pass to full mount but Blankenship defends it.
Blankenship is trying to stand.
Reenulds seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Blankenship is trying to stand back up but Reenulds is controlling him
Reenulds prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Blankenship closes the distance but Reenulds moves to the side
and Reenulds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blankenship!
Blankenship is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reenulds has control of Blankenship's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blankenship regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burt Reenulds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reenulds has hold of Blankenship's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blankenship manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship stops Reenulds from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blankenship defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reenulds.
Reenulds won't let Blankenship get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Reenulds's attempts to control the action.
Reenulds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blankenship kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Blankenship slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reenulds trying to pass the guard but Blankenship defending well.
Blankenship looking for submissions off his back.
Reenulds prevents Blankenship from standing back up.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Reenulds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reenulds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reenulds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reenulds.
Blankenship is refusing to be controlled, as Reenulds sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Reenulds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Burt Reenulds's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blankenship tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reenulds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blankenship!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blankenship tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reenulds manages to move to mount!
Blankenship defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reenulds.
Blankenship holds on to Reenulds as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Blankenship is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reenulds avoids the attempt from Blankenship to control.
Blankenship is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reenulds trying to control but Blankenship is having none of it.
Blankenship really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Reenulds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blankenship has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blankenship swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Blankenship tries to buck Reenulds off but he can't manage it.
Reenulds is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blankenship can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blankenship tries to reverse the position but Reenulds maintains control.
Blankenship trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blankenship tries to reverse the position but Reenulds maintains control.
Reenulds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blankenship manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blankenship is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reenulds is controlling him well.
Blankenship gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reenulds prevents Blankenship from standing back up.
Blankenship trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blankenship has his foot on Reenulds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reenulds works his way back into a safe position though.
Blankenship pushes Reenulds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blankenship drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reenulds shoots in looking for a takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl out of it but Reenulds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blankenship manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reenulds is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reenulds to stand up.
No luck for Blankenship with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reenulds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blankenship circles away.
Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reenulds keeps the fight on the outside.
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Reenulds circles away.
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Reenulds circles away.
Reenulds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Blankenship showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blankenship has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Blankenship!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Good Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day comes to the cage accompanied by Hifana - Wamono. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Good Day!
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, Nash Montes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montes, pushing him back against the cage.
Day slowing the pace effectively.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A short right from Montes on the inside.
Day misses with an elbow strike.
Day wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montes.
Montes dodges an elbow strike from Day.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Montes looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Montes has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day lands a takedown into guard.
Montes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Day passes Montes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Day is nestled in close to Montes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Montes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day tries to pass to full mount but Montes defends it.
Day seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is nestled in close to Montes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Day drops an elbow to the side of Montes's head.
Day is nestled in close to Montes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Day has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Day.
Day lands a nice shot to the head.
Montes taking shots to the head.
Day scoring with strikes but Montes is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day with shots to the head and body - Montes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Montes is rocked!
It looks like Nash Montes has been cut.
Montes looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Montes is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Montes bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Day and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Good Day!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Allmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allmen comes to the cage accompanied by "Snakebite" by Racer X. Steve Holt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, James Allmen!
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, Steve Holt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allmen rushes Holt and presses him up against the cage.
Holt slowing the pace effectively.
Allmen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allmen misses with a head kick.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holt misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
Allmen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allmen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Holt pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt lands with a punch from half guard.
Allmen actively working from the bottom here.
Allmen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allmen actively working from the bottom here.
Allmen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt is keen to just control but Allmen is a slippery customer.
Holt not doing much here.
Allmen taking some punishment here, with Holt in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Holt there.
Holt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holt is thwarting Allmen's attempts to control the position.
Allmen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allmen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allmen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holt.
Holt trying to control from half guard but Allmen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt working over Allmen with some ground and pound. Allmen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Allmen is refusing to be controlled, as Holt sits in half guard.
Allmen taking some punishment here, with Holt in his half guard.
Holt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allmen taking some punishment here, with Holt in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holt lands a nice short elbow.
Holt working Allmen over with strikes.
Holt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allmen defending well though.
Allmen wants to get back to his feet.
Holt trying to control the action but Allmen is working from the bottom.
Holt thows a huge punch but Allmen dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allmen's head.
Holt lands strikes from half guard.
Holt is taking a breather. Allmen 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.
Allmen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Holt throws a right hand that Allmen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allmen also avoids with ease.
Holt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Holt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Allmen throws Holt to one side and escapes!
Allmen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allmen throws a head kick that misses.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Holt looks for the body kick but Allmen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allmen throws a head kick that misses.
Holt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allmen misses with a double jab
and Holt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holt throws a wild body kick that Allmen sees coming a mile off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt.
Holt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allmen some visible discomfort.
Allmen tries to bench press Holt off him but Holt keeps the position.
Holt wants to control but Allmen is keeping him busy.
Allmen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holt connects with a decent elbow.
Allmen is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Holt 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.
Holt throws the kick towards the body but Allmen avoids it.
Holt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allmen as he jumps to the side.
Allmen wants to clinch but Holt slips to the side
and Holt counters with a nice body shot.
Allmen misses with a straight right.
Allmen tries to clinch but Holt moves away
and Holt counters with a shoot takedown. Allmen fights it but they end up in guard.
Allmen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Holt misses with the combination.
Holt lands a two punch combo.
Allmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holt lands a nice short elbow.
Steve Holt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt trying to control the pace.
Holt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allmen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Allmen looking to control.
Allmen keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.
Allmen wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position.
Holt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Allmen wants to get back to his feet but Holt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Allmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holt has a takedown stuffed.
Holt fails to land the takedown.
James Allmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Holt.
Allmen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allmen misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Allmen.
James Allmen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt closes the distance and clinches up with Allmen, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes Allmen against the cage but Allmen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Allmen is just out of range.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Allmen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holt, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allmen tries to clinch
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Allmen.
James Allmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt avoids the head kick by Allmen.
Holt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Allmen is looking for a sweep.
Allmen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Allmen wants to improve his position but Holt is controlling well.
Allmen pushes Holt off looking to stand but Holt dives back in and keeps control.
Holt is working for a submission of some sort.
Holt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allmen pushes Holt off and gets back to his feet.
Holt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allmen momentarily.
Allmen wants to clinch
and Holt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holt.
Holt lands a couple of elbows.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Allmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt prevents Allmen from getting back to his feet.
Holt drops back looking for a leg! Allmen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allmen manages to kick Holt off! Holt jumps back into Allmen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allmen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allmen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allmen closes the distance but Holt moves to the side
and Holt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allmen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holt prevents Allmen from escaping the position.
Holt working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holt wants to control but Allmen is keeping him busy.
Holt scoring with punches from side control.
Holt scoring with punches and elbows.
Holt working away.
Holt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Allmen is trying to improve his position.
Holt wants to control but Allmen is keeping him busy.
Holt has hold of Allmen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Allmen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Holt cranks the arm and Allmen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Allmen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Holt!
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