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AFC 52 - Newheart vs. Redman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Shumway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores comes into the arena with Mr vegas HOT FUK blaring out of the sound system. Omar Flores could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gordon Shumway's chin.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Omar Flores!
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, Gordon Shumway!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores tries for a takedown but Shumway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores keeps the fight on the outside.
Flores fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shumway moves into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Flores - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shumway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flores's face.
Shumway manages to break the clinch.
Shumway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shumway is looking to clinch but Flores is avoiding it.
Shumway gets a clinch.
Shumway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Shumway trying to land knees to the body.
Shumway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flores has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flores breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shumway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shumway closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Shumway pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shumway feints and then cracks Flores's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flores down.
Shumway knocks Flores to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shumway trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
Shumway tries for a kimura but Flores is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumway stands up.
Shumway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shumway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shumway closes the distance and clinches.
Shumway goes for a takedown attempt but Flores pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shumway tries to avoid it but Flores manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shumway to the ground. Shumway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shumway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shumway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flores takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shumway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shumway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flores has had enough of the clinch but Shumway keeps him there for the moment.
Flores is trying to drag Shumway to the mat but Shumway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shumway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Shumway.
Shumway scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head.
Shumway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shumway tries to land a knee to the head but Flores blocks with his arms.
Shumway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shumway has Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
Flores has Shumway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shumway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flores changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shumway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shumway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumway moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Shumway.
Flores chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shumway can pounce on him.
Flores misses with a takedown
and Shumway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shumway moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Flores takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flores slips a straight right by Shumway.
Flores closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shumway struggling a bit here.
Flores tries for a kimura but Shumway is defending well.
Flores trying to control the position but Shumway is working away.
Shumway manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flores's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores stops Shumway from getting back to his feet.
Shumway is pressing down on Flores's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flores thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flores has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shumway is proving hard to escape from.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Shumway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shumway stands and steps away. Flores gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shumway is fending him off so far but Flores persists. Nope, Shumway circles away and we're back to standing.
Shumway tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Shumway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shumway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shumway doesn't manage to clinch there - Flores circles away.
Flores blocks a head kick by Shumway.
Shumway moves into the clinch.
Shumway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flores has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shumway is trying to keep an underhook but Flores manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Flores is working for a kimura but Shumway is defending it quite comfortably.
Shumway is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flores looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shumway is defending against the submission attempts here by Flores.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shumway misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shumway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shumway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Shumway tries a head kick but it misses.
Shumway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shumway throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Flores fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shumway closes the distance and clinches.
Shumway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Shumway.
Shumway tries to land a knee to the head but Flores blocks with his arms.
Shumway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumway with a knee to the head.
Shumway misses with a knee strike.
Shumway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shumway pulls guard effortlessly.
Flores stands up and waves to Shumway to follow him.
Flores tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shumway swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumway doesn't manage to clinch there - Flores circles away.
Flores throws a series of punches but Shumway avoids them all with ease.
Shumway pushes Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
Shumway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flores.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shumway breaks from the clinch.
Shumway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flores throws a push kick but Shumway slaps the foot to one side.
Shumway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Shumway moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Shumway drives through and clinches with Flores against the cage.
Shumway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omar Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shumway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shumway as he jumps to the side.
Shumway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flores sprawls well initially but Shumway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores is refusing to be controlled, as Shumway sits in half guard.
Shumway lands with a punch from half guard.
Flores on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flores tries to get out of the position.
Shumway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shumway is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Flores has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shumway decides to stand and escape the position.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shumway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shumway doesn't manage to clinch there - Flores circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Shumway. No joy for Flores on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Shumway 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. 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.
Shumway tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Shumway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shumway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shumway tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shumway moves into the clinch successfully.
Shumway can't get the takedown.
Shumway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Shumway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shumway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Shumway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shumway tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Shumway tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shumway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shumway tries to clinch but Flores is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shumway is looking to clinch.
Shumway has closed the distance and engaged Flores in a clinch.
Shumway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shumway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flores blocks it with crossed arms.
Shumway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shumway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores wants a takedown but no success here.
Flores avoids a wild elbow strike from Shumway.
Shumway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shumway breaks from the clinch.
Shumway is looking to clinch.
Flores throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shumway's waist but Shumway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flores off to one side.
Shumway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Shumway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores swinging wilding here.
Shumway rushes Flores and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Shumway.
Shumway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flores tries for a takedown but Shumway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shumway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flores shoots and misses
and Shumway counters with a head kick.
Flores shoots in for a takedown but Shumway shows good takedown defense.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shumway counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flores is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Flores looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shumway is fending him off so far but Flores persists. Nope, Shumway circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick there by Shumway.
Shumway scores with a push kick.
Shumway tries to clinch up.
Shumway tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores shoots in but Shumway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shumway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shumway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flores shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt
and Shumway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shumway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shumway throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Flores will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flores shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shumway but Shumway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shumway tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flores tries to keep at a distance but Shumway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Shumway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shumway as he jumps to the side.
Shumway throws a head kick that misses.
Shumway lands with a slapping head kick.
Shumway pushes Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
Shumway trying to land knees to the body.
Shumway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flores blocks it with crossed arms.
Shumway lands a knee to the head.
Shumway prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.
Shumway crunches a lovely knee into Flores's ribcage.
Flores gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shumway.
Shumway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shumway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omar Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon Shumway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shumway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Shumway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shumway 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Shumway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jangle Veruca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jangle Veruca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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149 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Jangle Veruca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lester Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Veruca moves out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Veruca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Veruca trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veruca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Veruca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Veruca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Veruca is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy pushes Veruca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Veruca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Veruca throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Veruca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Veruca passes to full mount!
Veruca jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Murphy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Murphy wants to control but Veruca postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veruca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is letting Veruca control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veruca working away.
Veruca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murphy wants to control but Veruca postures up.
Veruca takes a little break here. Murphy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Veruca's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murphy tries to escape but Veruca is in control.
Veruca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veruca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Veruca has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Murphy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Veruca yanks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Veruca.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jangle Veruca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasselhof is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - Hate me now. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
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, David Hasselhof!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KayO tries to clinch but Hasselhof is having none of it.
Hasselhof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO throws a head kick that Hasselhof semi-blocks.
KayO is looking to clinch.
Hasselhof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KayO moves away.
Hasselhof blocks a head kick by KayO.
KayO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hasselhof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KayO tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hasselhof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KayO looks to clinch
and Hasselhof makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof moves into the clinch.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselhof is trying to break free.
KayO lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KayO tries a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks it.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
KayO throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hasselhof wants to break free but KayO has control.
KayO creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasselhof's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasselhof.
KayO creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasselhof's defenses.
KayO prevents Hasselhof from breaking the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasselhof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KayO goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
Hasselhof misses with a wild body shot.
Small Fry KayO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasselhof shoots in for a double leg but KayO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasselhof tries to close the distance and clinch up but KayO swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO clinches.
Hasselhof wants to get back to striking at distance but KayO won't allow it.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
Hasselhof wants to break free but KayO has control.
KayO with a knee to the head.
Hasselhof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasselhof is looking to break free of the clinch but KayO has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasselhof can't break the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hasselhof takes an elbow to the forehead.
KayO scores a nice knee to the body.
KayO lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KayO throws an elbow that misses.
Hasselhof is looking to break free of the clinch but KayO has double underhooks.
KayO lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KayO is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from KayO.
Nice elbow from KayO.
KayO landing knees to the head.
KayO unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hasselhof lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hasselhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhof can't break the clinch.
Hasselhof stalling in the clinch but KayO improves position.
Hasselhof takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hasselhof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
KayO prevents Hasselhof from breaking the clinch.
KayO throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KayO lands an elbow that stopped Hasselhof in his tracks for a moment.
Hasselhof managing to block the knees to the body from KayO.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof blocks the elbow strike.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
Hasselhof avoids a wild elbow strike from KayO.
Hasselhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by KayO as Hasselhof tries to tie him up.
KayO lands an elbow just above Hasselhof 's eye.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
KayO pushes off an throws an elbow but Hasselhof leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hasselhof wants to get back to striking at distance but KayO won't allow it.
KayO prevents Hasselhof from breaking the clinch.
Hasselhof tries to break the clinch but KayO is controlling the position.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KayO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hasselhof wants to get back to striking at distance but KayO won't allow it.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselhof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasselhof blocks an elbow strike.
KayO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
KayO misses with a knee to the head.
Hasselhof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasselhof misses with a body shot.
Hasselhof moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by KayO.
KayO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KayO landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hasselhof managing to block the knees to the body from KayO.
Hasselhof breaks the clinch.
Hasselhof throws a head kick but KayO moves out of range.
KayO wants to clinch but Hasselhof slips to the side
and Hasselhof counters with a nice body shot.
Hasselhof throws a head kick but KayO moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hasselhof.
Hasselhof fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches KayO on the side of the head.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasselhof scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Fry KayO dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof counters with a solid body kick.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hasselhof.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks it.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
KayO throws an elbow but it misses.
Hasselhof misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KayO.
Hasselhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
KayO trying to land knees to the body.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhof just leaning against KayO, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, KayO throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KayO misses with an elbow strike.
KayO creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasselhof.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhof wants to break free but KayO has control.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
KayO prevents Hasselhof from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hasselhof has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hasselhof is looking to break free of the clinch but KayO has double underhooks.
KayO tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasselhof avoids the damage to the body.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hasselhof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KayO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
KayO tries to clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a nice body kick.
Small Fry KayO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hasselhof takes a swing at KayO's ribcage but misses.
Hasselhof lands a nice shot that snaps KayO's head back.
KayO closes the distance but Hasselhof moves to the side
and Hasselhof counters by moving into the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hasselhof has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselhof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KayO looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hasselhof counters by clinching up.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hasselhof on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hasselhof manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhof throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hasselhof throws a body punch but KayO moves out of range.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO looks to clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a series of strikes. KayO will be more careful next time no doubt.
KayO slips a jab and a cross from Hasselhof.
KayO dodges the punch combination from Hasselhof.
Hasselhof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KayO.
KayO tries to clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasselhof doesn't manage to clinch there - KayO circles away.
Nice defenses there by KayO.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KayO clinches but Hasselhof breaks the clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a left to the body.
Hasselhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasselhof is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down KayO rather than just go for the knockout.
KayO misses with a head kick.
Hasselhof slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
KayO takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
KayO misses with a head kick.
Hasselhof closes the distance and clinches.
KayO lands a knee to the head.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks it.
KayO comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks with his arms.
KayO keeps control of Hasselhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hasselhof has had enough of the clinch but KayO keeps him there for the moment.
KayO letting Hasselhof take a breather here.
Hasselhof is looking to break free of the clinch but KayO has double underhooks.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KayO tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasselhof avoids the damage to the body.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KayO trying to land knees to the body.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks it.
Hasselhof digs a right hand underneath KayO's ribcage. KayO let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hasselhof has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hasselhof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KayO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hasselhof counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hasselhof misses with a head kick.
Hasselhof lands a jab to KayO's midsection.
Hasselhof swinging wilding here.
Hasselhof scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
KayO misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hasselhof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! KayO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
KayO plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hasselhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasselhof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hasselhof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KayO paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasselhof missing with a left hand there. KayO was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KayO clinches but Hasselhof breaks the clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KayO tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hasselhof counters with a left to the body.
Hasselhof wants to clinch up but KayO keeps it at a distance.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small Fry KayO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from KayO.
KayO tries to land a front kick but Hasselhof steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hasselhof. That's going to slow KayO down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hasselhof has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hasselhof has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KayO tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasselhof avoids the damage to the body.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Hasselhof blocks with his arms.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhof avoiding damage as KayO throws knees to the body.
Hasselhof can't break the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hasselhof is trying to break free.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasselhof.
Hasselhof can't break the clinch.
Hasselhof breaks from the clinch.
Hasselhof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasselhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasselhof lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KayO at a distance.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselhof scores with a jab.
Hasselhof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KayO lands an elbow inside that Hasselhof shrugs off.
KayO misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KayO just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hasselhof's brow.
Hasselhof is looking to break free of the clinch but KayO has double underhooks.
Hasselhof is trying to break free.
KayO prevents Hasselhof from breaking the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to break free but KayO has control.
KayO pushes off an throws an elbow but Hasselhof leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hasselhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hasselhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
KayO lands a knee to the body.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
Hasselhof wants to get back to striking at distance but KayO won't allow it.
Hasselhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
KayO landing knees to the head.
KayO keeps control of Hasselhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
KayO throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hasselhof blocks it with crossed arms.
Hasselhof wants to break free but KayO has control.
Hasselhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hasselhof manages to break the clinch.
KayO avoids a kick to the body.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhof looks for the body kick but KayO saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from KayO.
Hasselhof misses with a wild body shot.
Hasselhof ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
letting Hasselhof counter with a right hand.
Hasselhof throws a right hand that KayO ducks under and follows up with a left that KayO also avoids with ease.
KayO throws a head kick that misses
and Hasselhof counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps KayO thinking.
KayO blocks a head kick by Hasselhof.
Hasselhof throws a low kick but it's checked well by KayO.
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.
KayO closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hasselhof counters with a nice body shot.
KayO is looking to clinch.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
Hasselhof takes a swing at KayO's ribcage but misses.
Hasselhof doesn't manage to clinch there - KayO circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hasselhof.
Hasselhof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO throws a lazy head kick
and Hasselhof moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhof is trying to break the clinch but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
KayO lands an elbow that stopped Hasselhof in his tracks for a moment.
Hasselhof wants to get back to striking at distance but KayO won't allow it.
Hasselhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KayO has him pressed against the cage.
KayO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hasselhof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hasselhof has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 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... David Hasselhof!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kc bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kc bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kc bones!
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, Robert Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhirkov as he avoids it easily.
Zhirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zhirkov.
It looks like kc bones has been cut.
bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhirkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bones.
Zhirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
bones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - bones lands in his opponent's guard.
bones slips nicely into half guard.
Zhirkov won't allow bones to pass to mount.
Zhirkov is not content to let bones control the position.
Zhirkov controlling the position for now.
Zhirkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zhirkov looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhirkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zhirkov dives on top into guard.
bones has his foot on Zhirkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhirkov works his way back into a safe position though.
bones trying to control the position.
bones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhirkov is one step ahead there.
bones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhirkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhirkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhirkov stands up over bones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhirkov trying to control but bones is working from the bottom.
bones working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
Zhirkov wants to pass the guard but bones is keeping the position.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as bones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
bones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
bones is pulling down on Zhirkov's head to control his posture.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov drops back looking for a leg! bones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and bones manages to kick Zhirkov off! Zhirkov jumps back into bones's guard.
Zhirkov looks gassed!
Zhirkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from bones's guard.
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.
bones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhirkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhirkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but bones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zhirkov is looking to defend but bones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zhirkov! bones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zhirkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). kc bones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Rau has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Ramyay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rau or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramyay which made him look bad.
Ramyay instigates a clinch.
Rau tries to pull guard but Ramyay won't allow it.
Ramyay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Rau tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramyay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gordon Ramyay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rau.
Knees to the body from Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Joe Rau has been cut.
Rau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rau looks gassed!
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rau is rocked!
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
Rau is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramyay finish him?
Rau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramyay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rau seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramyay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramyay has him pressed against the cage.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rau takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay is pushing Rau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rau's face.
Ramyay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rau blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramyay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramyay stalling in the clinch.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rau's defenses.
Ramyay connects with a knee to the head.
Rau looking for a takedown.
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
Ramyay crunches a lovely knee into Rau's ribcage.
Ramyay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rau's defenses.
Ramyay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ramyay.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Rau being controlled against the cage.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rau's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Rau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rau tries to pull guard but Ramyay won't allow it.
Ramyay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Ramyay.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Rau in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rau being controlled against the cage.
Ramyay misses with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Rau 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramyay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay looking to throw knees to the head but Rau is blocking nicely.
Rau tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramyay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramyay stops a takedown attempt from Rau.
The referee calls for Ramyay to work.
Ramyay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Rau 's eye.
Ramyay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramyay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramyay slowing the pace effectively.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rau tries to pull guard but Ramyay won't allow it.
Ramyay lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramyay prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramyay tries to stall but Rau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay stops a takedown attempt from Rau.
Ramyay landing knees to the body.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Rau takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Rau goes for a takedown attempt but Ramyay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramyay pinned against the cage. Ramyay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramyay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramyay misses with a few strikes there.
Ramyay throws a leg kick but Rau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramyay stuffs the takedown attempt from Rau. Rau gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rau staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rau.
Ramyay connects with a high kick.
Joe Rau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramyay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramyay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rau fails to land the takedown.
Ramyay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay gets a clinch.
Ramyay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Rau in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramyay lands an elbow that stopped Rau in his tracks for a moment.
Ramyay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rau is breathing heavily.
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rau's face.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rau has Ramyay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramyay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon Ramyay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rau.
Rau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramyay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramyay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramyay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay stalls.
Rau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramyay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rau looking for a takedown.
Ramyay with a knee to the head.
Ramyay stalls.
Rau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramyay prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ramyay.
Ramyay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramyay crunches a lovely knee into Rau's ribcage.
Gordon Ramyay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramyay smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramyay, right into the meat.
Ramyay throws a head kick but Rau moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramyay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rau's cut.
That's time! Ramyay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramyay - that will leave a mark!
Rau misses with a looping right.
Rau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramyay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramyay circles away.
Rau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramyay lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramyay.
Ramyay tries to clinch but Rau moves out of range.
Ramyay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
Ramyay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rau.
Ramyay is pushing Rau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramyay landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramyay smiles and moves away.
Gordon Ramyay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rau.
Rau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramyay's waist but Ramyay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rau off to one side.
A slow jab from Ramyay misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramyay.
Ramyay just misses with a punch to the body.
Rau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramyay circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay clinches up with Rau and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramyay lands a nice knee to the body.
Rau is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramyay is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rau.
Ramyay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramyay landing knees to the body.
Ramyay lands an elbow just above Rau 's eye.
Ramyay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramyay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rau can do to turn this around?
Ramyay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rau's face.
Ramyay scores with a knee to the head.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramyay prevents it.
Ramyay lands a knee to the body.
Gordon Ramyay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramyay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramyay to the mat. Ramyay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramyay wants to stand but Rau is controlling the position.
Joe Rau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rau landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramyay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramyay, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramyay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Dent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Boomhauer's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Dent!
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, Jeff Boomhauer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent fails with the takedown.
Boomhauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boomhauer tries to close the distance and clinch but Dent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dent gets a takedown into half guard.
Dent is trying to work for a kimura but Boomhauer is defending well.
Dent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boomhauer is refusing to be controlled, as Dent sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dent wants to get back to his feet.
Dent prevents Boomhauer from standing back up.
Dent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boomhauer defends it well.
Boomhauer is trying to stand.
Dent stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boomhauer to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boomhauer lands with a hook. Dent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boomhauer lands an overhand right.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boomhauer tries to clinch up.
Dent drops his hands momentarily and Boomhauer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boomhauer's waist but Boomhauer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dent off to one side.
Dent feints and as Boomhauer raises his hands in defense, Dent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boomhauer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but Boomhauer is retaining full guard.
Boomhauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dent is controlling him.
Dent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boomhauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dent is working for a kimura but Boomhauer is defending it quite comfortably.
Boomhauer is looking to escape.
Boomhauer is refusing to be controlled, as Dent sits in half guard.
Dent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boomhauer defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dent is tying to control. Boomhauer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dent seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boomhauer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Dent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Natush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natush comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper. Paiva has chosen 2001 : Oddysey as his entrance music. Rickson Paiva 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Natush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Natush throws a leg kick but Paiva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paiva has his takedown stuffed
and Natush counters with a leg kick.
Natush connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Paiva! He's out on his feet! Natush rushes in and drops Paiva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donald Natush!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Avenarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avenarius comes to the cage accompanied by Space Prophet Dogon, Sun City Girls. Professor Avenarius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machida's chin.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Professor Avenarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avenarius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avenarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida moves away from the strike by Avenarius.
A punch combination from Avenarius misses.
Avenarius moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Avenarius tries a head kick but it misses.
Avenarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avenarius throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Avenarius throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Avenarius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avenarius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avenarius misses with the combination.
Avenarius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avenarius tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Avenarius moves out of range easily.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avenarius throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avenarius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avenarius misses with a double jab.
Avenarius misses with a head kick.
Avenarius misses with a two punch combination.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Avenarius.
Avenarius misses with a two punch combination.
Avenarius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avenarius throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Avenarius lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida throws a head kick that Avenarius semi-blocks.
Machida throws a series of punches but Avenarius moves out of range.
Avenarius thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Avenarius throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avenarius.
Avenarius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avenarius throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Avenarius thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avenarius wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Avenarius wants to clinch.
Avenarius is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avenarius.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Avenarius.
Avenarius misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Avenarius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Avenarius throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Avenarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avenarius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avenarius misses with a series of wild punches.
Avenarius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Avenarius is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avenarius misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Avenarius shrugs it off.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Avenarius.
Avenarius misses with a few strikes there.
Avenarius tries to clinch
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Avenarius really felt that one!
Avenarius closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Avenarius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avenarius misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Avenarius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avenarius tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Avenarius moves out of range easily.
Avenarius wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Avenarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Professor Avenarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avenarius wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avenarius misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Avenarius backing up. Avenarius nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Avenarius throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
A head kick by Avenarius misses
and Machida counters with a body kick that stops Avenarius in his tracks momentarily.
Avenarius throws a combination that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Professor Avenarius is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avenarius throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avenarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab from Machida.
Avenarius throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Avenarius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avenarius misses with a double jab
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Avenarius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avenarius throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Avenarius.
Machida works over Avenarius's head and body with a nice combination.
Avenarius blocks a head kick by Machida.
Avenarius throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Avenarius
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Avenarius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avenarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Avenarius thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avenarius is looking to clinch.
Avenarius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avenarius throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avenarius throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Avenarius throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Avenarius throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a body kick that stops Avenarius in his tracks momentarily.
Avenarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Avenarius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Professor Avenarius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avenarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avenarius throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Avenarius shrugs it off.
Avenarius throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avenarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Avenarius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Avenarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Avenarius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avenarius avoids the head kick by Machida.
Avenarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Avenarius shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avenarius moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Avenarius misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Avenarius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Avenarius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Avenarius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avenarius misses the body punch
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Avenarius really felt that one!
Avenarius lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Avenarius is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avenarius throws a body kick the misses
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avenarius is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Avenarius
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avenarius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oh Avenarius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida rushes Avenarius with punches - Avenarius moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Avenarius goes down! Machida follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolpho Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes to the cage accompanied by "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News. Ruiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Klutch-The Mob Goes Wild. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adolpho Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Steven or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz which made him look bad.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.
Steven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ruiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steven is trying to ground and pound but Ruiz uses the momentary lack of control by Steven to regain half guard.
Steven trying to pass the guard but Ruiz defending well.
Steven is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
Ruiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steven postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz's brow.
Steven won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steven postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steven throws a big right hand that misses.
Steven scoring with some ground and pound.
Steven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ruiz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruiz has his hands on Steven's head, controlling the position.
Steven throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruiz controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz has momentary wrist control but Steven slips an elbow through the middle.
Steven won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Steven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steven connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully.
Ruiz controls Steven momentarily but Steven frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steven rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steven presses Ruiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Steven.
Ruiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Steven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steven takes a shot to the head.
Steven digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruiz looks gassed!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steven.
Ruiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steven lands a body punch.
Steven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steven digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steven avoiding damage.
Steven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz throws a chopping leg kick but Steven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
Steven shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl out of it but Steven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven throws the kick towards the body but Ruiz avoids it.
Mike Steven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Steven prevents a body shot from Ruiz.
Steven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruizs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steven.
Steven lands a body shot.
Steven looking for a takedown.
Steven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruiz.
Steven scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steven.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steven scores with a hook to the body.
Steven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruiz or not.
Ruiz letting Steven take a breather here.
Steven lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Steven or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz which made him look bad.
Ruiz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Steven circles away.
Steven rushes Ruiz and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Steven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiz.
Steven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruiz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven manages to break the clinch.
Steven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiz as he avoids it easily.
Ruiz clinches but Steven breaks the clinch
and Steven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Steven any problems.
Steven advances to half guard.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Steven misses with a head shot. Ruiz uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Ruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steven throws a big right hand that misses.
Steven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steven working the ground and pound but Ruiz is defending the strikes.
Steven lands some shots froms side control.
Steven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steven.
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.
Ruiz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Steven 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.
Steven throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz avoids it well.
Steven tries for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz wants to control but Steven postures up.
Ruiz gets back to half guard.
Steven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Steven sits in half guard.
Steven working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steven stands up and beckons Ruiz to join him on the feet.
Steven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steven scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike Steven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruiz lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiz wants to break free but Steven has control.
Ruiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steven tries a body shot but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Steven shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Steven pushes him off.
Ruiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steven!
Steven throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ruiz. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steven tries to reverse the position but Ruiz maintains control.
The referee warns Steven that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steven working to try and regain half guard.
Steven throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ruiz. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruiz avoids the attempt from Steven to control.
Steven is looking to improve his position but Ruiz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steven shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Ruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz controlling from the top position.
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Ruiz stands up over Steven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steven is looking for a triangle but Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steven looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steven kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Steven fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steven won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven regains half guard.
Steven tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steven trying to control but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mike Steven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steven flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz winds up and cracks Steven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steven missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Steven is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Steven, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Steven against the cage but Steven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Steven moves away
and Steven counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven tries a head kick but it misses.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steven's guard now.
Steven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steven striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Steven throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Steven had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ruiz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Steven Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ruiz's back instead.
Mike Steven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz wants to control his opponent's hands but Steven gets his hands free.
Steven controlling from the back.
Ruiz trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ruiz right now.
Steven has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steven not allowing Ruiz to control his hands.
Ruiz grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Steven lands punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz just trying to survive but Steven is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruiz is in bad spot here.
Adolpho Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steven keeps control of the position easily here as Ruiz tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolpho Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steven 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Steven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Redman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Redman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newheart moves in looking to clinch but Redman pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redman lands with a cross.
It looks like Kyle Newheart has been cut.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Redman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newheart avoids the body shot from Redman.
Redman missing with a left hand there. Newheart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newheart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newheart sprawling to the canvas! Newheart rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Redman finish him?!
Kyle Newheart's cut is getting worse.
Redman throws a right hand that Newheart ducks under and follows up with a left that Newheart also avoids with ease.
Newheart ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Newheart has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle Newheart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Newheart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redman uses from the top position.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Newheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newheart is keeping the position for now.
Redman is pushing down on Newheart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newheart is fighting to maintain full guard but Redman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redman wants to free his trapped foot but Newheart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newheart!
Redman wants to finish this one by submission but Newheart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Redman.
Newheart working to try and regain half guard.
Redman is working for a guillotine from mount but Newheart frees his head quite easily.
Newheart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Newheart is looking to improve his position but Redman isn't that keen on the idea.
Newheart avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newheart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Redman wants to control the pace but Newheart is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman working for a submission but Newheart is keeping him at bay.
Newheart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redman wants to control the pace but Newheart is squirming around nicely.
Redman throwing strikes here but Newheart is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Newheart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redman has control of Newheart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newheart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Redman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Redman looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Redman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newheart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newheart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman throws a head punch that misses.
Newheart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Newheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman drops back looking for a leg! Newheart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newheart manages to kick Redman off! Redman jumps back into Newheart's guard.
Redman wants to get up but he can't break Newheart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Newheart keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
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.
Newheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newheart had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Redman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Newheart Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Redman's back instead.
Redman won't enjoy being in this position. Newheart looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Redman is tapping - it's over boys! Newheart picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Newheart!
Kyle Newheart retains his heavyweight title!
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