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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim McIlrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syrup Snufflebomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snufflebomb has chosen Soothsayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim McIlrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Syrup Snufflebomb!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snufflebomb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snufflebomb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snufflebomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snufflebomb shoots for a double leg takedown but McIlrath sprawls well. He's pushed Snufflebomb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snufflebomb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snufflebomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McIlrath blocks a head kick by Snufflebomb.
McIlrath misses with a straight right.
McIlrath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snufflebomb misses with a head kick.
McIlrath moves out of range of the body kick.
Snufflebomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlrath tries to bum rush Snufflebomb with a series of wild strikes but Snufflebomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syrup Snufflebomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIlrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snufflebomb.
Snufflebomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIlrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McIlrath throws a lazy right hand but Snufflebomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snufflebomb. That's going to slow McIlrath down.
McIlrath moves out of range of the body kick from Snufflebomb.
McIlrath moves out of range as Snufflebomb throws a body kick.
Snufflebomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McIlrath misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snufflebomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snufflebomb walks into a jab.
McIlrath lands with a nice combination. Snufflebomb backs away looking to recover.
McIlrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snufflebomb tries a head kick but it misses.
McIlrath blocks the body kick.
Snufflebomb walks into a jab.
Snufflebomb is rocked!
McIlrath lands with a big right hook that stumbles Snufflebomb - he's out on his feet here! McIlrath follows up with another monster hook that separates Snufflebomb from consciousness! Snufflebomb falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McIlrath stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim McIlrath!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by One Dimension. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Juan Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Gracie.
Dee moves into the clinch.
Gracie has Dee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dee is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dee down to the mat. Dee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Dee to the mat.
Dee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Dee forces his way into half guard.
Dee trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dee is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dee is looking for a kimura here.
Dee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Dee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dee controlling his opponent.
Dee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Juan Dee just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Dee has managed to pass into half guard.
Dee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Dee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dee passes into half guard.
Dee 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dee trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Dee controlling the pace.
Dee wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie with the active half guard here but Dee passes nicely into side control.
Dee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Dee jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is fighting to break Dee's control of his arms but Dee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dee has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dee has passed into half guard!
Dee seems to be looking for submissions.
Dee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Dee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dee passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dee in particular looking to stall.
Dee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dee is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dee is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dee content to control rather than advance.
Dee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dee uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Dee trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Juan Dee just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Dee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dee won't allow it.
Juan Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dee won't allow it.
Dee drags the fight down to the ground.
Dee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dee holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dee.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dee's back instead.
Dee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie not allowing Dee to control his hands.
Dee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Dee.
Dee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dee's thigh. Dee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dee has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Dee trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Dee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dee grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dee grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Dee throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dee controlling the position.
Dee throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Dee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Rorion Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Dee keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dee 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Dee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zeburdiah Zappatista has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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198 lbs
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191 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappatista misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Zappatista tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeburdiah Zappatista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zappatista regains half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zappatista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zappatista has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zappatista has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zeburdiah Zappatista!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Crusher has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow throws the left hand but Crusher avoids the punch easily.
Crusher walks forward, straight into a front kick from McMorrow.
McMorrow connects with a stiff jab that staggers Crusher - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean McMorrow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arizona Flagstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Buendia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buendia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Velocity by Tonedeff. Jose Buendia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arizona Flagstaff's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arizona Flagstaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Buendia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagstaff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flagstaff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buendia sees it coming and defends easily.
Flagstaff seems to be working for a kimura but Buendia defends the submission attempt.
Buendia is in trouble now - Flagstaff has advanced to mount!
Buendia can't escape the position.
Flagstaff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Buendia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Buendia and Flagstaff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flagstaff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buendia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Flagstaff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Buendia is trying to get back to half guard.
Buendia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flagstaff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buendia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flagstaff.
Flagstaff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flagstaff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two 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.
Flagstaff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flagstaff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flagstaff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flagstaff wants to control but Buendia is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagstaff is trying to get an arm triangle but Buendia is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flagstaff fails to land the takedown.
Buendia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagstaff was well out of range. Poor timing from Buendia.
Flagstaff throws a right hand that Buendia ducks under and follows up with a left that Buendia also avoids with ease.
Buendia clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buendia lands a big knee to the head and Flagstaff goes down! Buendia is looking to finish!
It looks like Arizona Flagstaff has been cut.
Flagstaff is breathing heavily.
Flagstaff is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Flagstaff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buendia controlling from side mount.
Buendia is looking to take a break and control but Flagstaff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buendia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flagstaff kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Buendia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arizona Flagstaff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Buendia as Flagstaff shoots in.
Flagstaff clinches but Buendia breaks the clinch
and Buendia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buendia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buendia lands a nice elbow.
Buendia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buendia looking to throw knees to the head but Flagstaff is blocking nicely.
Flagstaff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buendia misses with a knee strike.
Buendia effectively controlling the action here.
Flagstaff pulls Buendia into guard.
Flagstaff has his foot on Buendia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buendia works his way back into a safe position though.
Flagstaff has his foot on Buendia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buendia works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flagstaff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buendia uses it to pass to side control.
Flagstaff is trying to escape the position but Buendia is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagstaff sneaks back into half guard.
Flagstaff tries to get to full guard but Buendia has control of the leg.
Flagstaff actively working from the bottom here.
Flagstaff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buendia passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two 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.
Buendia controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagstaff can't escape the position.
Flagstaff is working hard here to advance position.
Buendia content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flagstaff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buendia looking to control but Flagstaff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flagstaff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Buendia seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Buendia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arizona Flagstaff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flagstaff looks to clinch
and Buendia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flagstaff wants to clinch
and Buendia moves into the clinch.
Flagstaff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buendia smiles and moves away.
Buendia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buendia moves into the clinch successfully.
Buendia lands an elbow that stopped Flagstaff in his tracks for a moment.
Buendia connects with a knee to the head.
Flagstaff misses with an elbow over the top.
Buendia throws an elbow but it misses.
Buendia crunches a lovely knee into Flagstaff's ribcage.
Flagstaff blocks an elbow strike.
Buendia scores with a knee to the head.
Buendia jerks Flagstaff's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Flagstaff drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Buendia goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Buendia because Flagstaff was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jose Buendia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbronski Slicenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbronski Slicenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slicenikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Slicenikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy tries to bum rush Slicenikov with a series of wild strikes but Slicenikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Slicenikov pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Slicenikov keeps it at a distance.
Hardy rushes Slicenikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slicenikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slicenikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kimbronski Slicenikov has been cut.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Slicenikov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbronski Slicenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slicenikov wants a takedown.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Slicenikov is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy pushes Slicenikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Slicenikov is breathing heavily.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Slicenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slicenikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Slicenikov's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy is leaning against Slicenikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Slicenikov is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Slicenikov's takedown attempt.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Slicenikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Slicenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Slicenikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slicenikov takes a shot to the head.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slicenikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Slicenikov goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slicenikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy.
Slicenikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slicenikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Slicenikov's head.
Hardy rushes Slicenikov and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slicenikov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slicenikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slicenikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slicenikov or not.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Slicenikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slicenikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbronski Slicenikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
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!
Hardy lands an elbow just above Slicenikov 's eye.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Slicenikov shrugs off.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy pushes Slicenikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Slicenikov's head.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slicenikov looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Slicenikov.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Slicenikov is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbronski Slicenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Slicenikov fails to pull guard.
Slicenikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy is working Slicenikov over against the cage.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Will Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Slicenikov wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Slicenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicenikov tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Slicenikov drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slicenikov is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slicenikov's face.
Slicenikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slicenikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slicenikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slicenikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slicenikov's face.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Slicenikov's ribcage.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slicenikov has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy gets through Slicenikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slicenikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slicenikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slicenikov's face.
Slicenikov dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Slicenikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Slicenikov wants a takedown.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Slicenikov tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Slicenikov drops back down to his feet.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Slicenikov is trying to break free.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Slicenikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slicenikov at a distance.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slicenikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Slicenikov moves out of range easily.
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Slicenikov manages to pull guard.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbronski Slicenikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardy wants to clinch up but Slicenikov keeps it at a distance.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Slicenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kimbronski Slicenikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slicenikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slicenikov shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy pushes Slicenikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Slicenikov shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Slicenikov has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slicenikov's defenses.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Slicenikov shrugs off.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slicenikov tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Slicenikov shrugs off.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slicenikov has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbronski Slicenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slicenikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Slicenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Slicenikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Slicenikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slicenikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Slicenikov.
Slicenikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Slicenikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Slicenikov swinging wilding here.
Hardy tries to clinch but Slicenikov is having none of it.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Slicenikov avoids them all with ease.
Slicenikov tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slicenikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimbronski Slicenikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slicenikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slicenikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slicenikov backwards.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slicenikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Slicenikov shrugs off.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Slicenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Slicenikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Slicenikov's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Slicenikov wants a takedown.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Slicenikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slicenikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Slicenikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Slicenikov's ribcage. Slicenikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musse Hasselvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Crudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musse Hasselvall!
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, Marcus Crudd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crudd throws a series of punches but Hasselvall avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Crudd misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crudd!
It looks like Musse Hasselvall has been cut.
Crudd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hasselvall takes a step back to recover.
Crudd misses with a body shot.
Hasselvall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasselvall tries to clinch up but Crudd circles away and keeps his distance.
Crudd sends Hasselvall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crudd is motioning to the referee to let Hasselvall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hasselvall is rocked!
Hasselvall looks for a takedown but Crudd sprawls well.
Oh Hasselvall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crudd throws a nice looking combination but Hasselvall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasselvall seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselvall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crudd counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hasselvall to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Crudd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Crudd!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Homosapien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homosapien has chosen Del Tha Funkee Homosapien - If You Must as his entrance music. Thiago Maia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Del Homosapien!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homosapien misses with a takedown attempt - Maia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Homosapien wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Homosapien has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Maia is looking to defend but Homosapien has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Maia! Homosapien pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Maia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Del Homosapien!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Good Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day comes into the arena with Hifana - Wamono blaring out of the sound system. Good Day has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Good Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Jay!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Good Day has been cut.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Jay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day stalling.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jay wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Day turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Day is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay struggling a bit here.
Day postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Day connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jay some visible discomfort.
Day grinds an elbow into Jay's temple.
Day wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Day scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jay to see if he's OK.
Day works to advance to full mount. Jay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Day lands with some strikes.
Day with the ground and pound from mount.
Jay is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jay wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Day celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Good Day!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Metcalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metcalf comes to the cage accompanied by "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins. Dong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1. Hung Dong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Metcalf's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Metcalf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metcalf swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong tries to clinch up but Metcalf circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dong lands in his opponent's guard.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Metcalf is keeping the position.
Dong wants to control from the top but Metcalf keeps moving.
Metcalf wants to get back to his feet but Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dong throws a strike but Metcalf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Metcalf wanted to stand there but Dong had control of the position.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dong is looking to clinch but Metcalf is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metcalf keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Metcalf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metcalf thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Hung Dong has been cut.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Metcalf pushes him off.
Dong is looking to clinch but Metcalf is avoiding it.
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metcalf will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong wants to clinch up but Metcalf keeps it at a distance.
Dong misses with the combination.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Metcalf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to clinch but Metcalf is avoiding it.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Metcalf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
Mike Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Dong tries for a takedown but Metcalf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metcalf looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Metcalf moves out of range easily.
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.
Metcalf stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dong looks gassed!
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metcalf circles away.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Metcalf stuffs the takedown.
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metcalf uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metcalf cracks Dong with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice combo by Metcalf! Oh, that's hurt him - Dong falls to the canvas and Metcalf follows him into side control.
Metcalf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Metcalf looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metcalf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metcalf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Metcalf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong tries to clinch up.
A jab-cross combination lands for Metcalf and sends Dong crashing to the mat! Metcalf follows him down to the mat - Dong regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dong is rocked!
Metcalf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metcalf trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
It looks like Metcalf is going to stand back up.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Metcalf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Metcalf content to control rather than advance.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metcalf misses with a two punch combination.
Metcalf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metcalf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metcalf counters with a right hand to the body.
Metcalf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Hung Dong's cut even more.
Metcalf connects with a solid leg kick.
Metcalf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Metcalf cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
Dong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metcalf scores with a nice strike.
Hung Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metcalf lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Metcalf.
Metcalf moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metcalf.
Metcalf jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metcalf cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metcalf lands a left and a right that sends Dong crashing to the canvas! Metcalf dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Metcalf controlling from mount.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Metcalf controlling his opponent.
Dong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metcalf controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metcalf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong scores with a takedown into Metcalf's guard.
Metcalf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dong is fighting to break Metcalf's control of his arms but Metcalf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Metcalf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing Metcalf from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Metcalf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.
Metcalf is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him.
Dong striking off his back but it's not causing Metcalf any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metcalf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick
and Metcalf counters with a one-two to the body.
Metcalf misses the jab.
Dong closes the distance but Metcalf moves to the side
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a lazy body kick
and Metcalf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong tries for a takedown but Metcalf circles away easily
enabling Metcalf to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metcalf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metcalf counters with a good low kick that Dong was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a two punch combo.
Metcalf throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metcalf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The cut above Hung Dong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Metcalf lands a right hook to the body.
Dong wants to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dong's knee momentarily.
Dong wants to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a nice leg kick.
Metcalf scores with a one two! Dong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike Metcalf is winning the standup battle so far.
Metcalf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metcalf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Metcalf jabs at Dong's body.
Metcalf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Metcalf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metcalf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metcalf counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metcalf tries to bum rush Dong with a series of wild strikes but Dong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Metcalf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dong tries to clinch but Metcalf moves away
and Metcalf counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Metcalf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong misses with the body kick
and Metcalf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong wants to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metcalf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Metcalf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metcalf finds it's way round the side to connect with Dong's head.
Metcalf lands with a cross.
Dong darts in trying to clinch
and Metcalf counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf scores with a three punch combo!
Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf counters with a low kick, right behind Dong 's knee.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Metcalf had a free shot at his head there.
Metcalf lands with an overhand left.
Metcalf scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metcalf swivels and escapes.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong closes the distance but Metcalf moves to the side
and Metcalf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metcalf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Dong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metcalf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metcalf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metcalf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metcalf.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Metcalf.
Dong darts in trying to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metcalf swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Metcalf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metcalf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Metcalf.
Metcalf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metcalf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metcalf works the jab nicely.
Metcalf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metcalf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dong tries to clinch up
letting Metcalf counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf had his way with Hung Dong in that round.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Dong misses.
Dong throws a lazy head kick
and Metcalf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metcalf pushes Dong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Metcalf scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong closes the distance but Metcalf moves to the side
and Metcalf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dong closes the distance but Metcalf moves to the side
and Metcalf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong looks to clinch
and Metcalf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong looks to clinch
enabling Metcalf to counter with a crisp jab.
Metcalf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong has time to react.
Metcalf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metcalf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metcalf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metcalf with a jab.
Metcalf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metcalf thumps Dong with a low kick.
Metcalf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metcalf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dong on the side of the head.
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong moves forwards but Metcalf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metcalf scores with a decent looking hook.
Dong looks to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a right hand to the body.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Metcalf.
Metcalf cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Metcalf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong darts in trying to clinch
and Metcalf counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Dong!
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Metcalf finish him?
Metcalf tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dong.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Metcalf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to hold on to Metcalf's head to control him but Metcalf postures up.
Dong strikes from the bottom but Metcalf uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Metcalf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong clinches but Metcalf breaks the clinch
and Metcalf counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dong fails with the takedown
and Metcalf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Metcalf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metcalf, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:42
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:42
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Metcalf!
Mike Metcalf is the new light heavyweight champion!
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