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SA Fight 1 - Emergence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Reiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Melvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Reiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sherman Melvin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melvin throws a right and a left that Reiser avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Melvin.
Reiser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melvin moves in looking to clinch but Reiser pushes him off.
Reiser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reiser tries to clinch up
and Melvin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melvin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melvin lands a jab to Reiser's midsection.
Melvin moves in looking to clinch but Reiser pushes him off.
Melvin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reiser closes the distance and clinches.
Reiser just leaning against Melvin, taking a breather.
Melvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Reiser.
Reiser throws a head kick that misses.
Reiser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melvin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reiser really felt that one!
Reiser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melvin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reiser lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melvin looks gassed!
Reiser throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reiser has Melvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Melvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reiser tries a knee to the head but Melvin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Reiser fails to land.
Melvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reiser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reiser keeps control of Melvin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melvin wants to break free but Reiser has control.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reiser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Reiser for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Melvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Melvin wants to break free but Reiser has control.
Reiser looking to throw knees to the head but Melvin is blocking nicely.
Reiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Melvin has had enough of the clinch but Reiser keeps him there for the moment.
Melvin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reiser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reiser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melvin wants to break free but Reiser has control.
Melvin throws a head punch that misses.
Reiser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reiser is trying to break free.
Melvin looking to slow down the pace here.
Reiser is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melvin misses with some punches.
Melvin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reiser has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Reiser.
Reiser tries to stall but Melvin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reiser stalling.
Reiser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melvin.
Melvin working aggressively here.
Reiser letting Melvin take a breather here.
Melvin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melvin is trying to break free.
Reiser prevents Melvin from breaking the clinch.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Reiser avoids the damage to the body.
Reiser prevents Melvin from breaking the clinch.
Melvin looking to slow down the pace here.
Reiser stalls.
Melvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
Reiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reiser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reiser clinches but Melvin breaks the clinch
and Melvin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reiser throws a sloppy head kick and Melvin moves out of range easily.
Melvin throws a right and a left that Reiser avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Melvin.
Melvin throws a right hand that Reiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Reiser also avoids with ease.
Melvin lands a right hook to the body.
Melvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reiser, pushing him back against the cage.
Reiser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reiser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Reiser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reiser lands a head kick!
Melvin is rocked!
Melvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Reiser circles away.
Melvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reiser finish him?
Reiser closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Reiser dominated that round.
That's time! Reiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melvin throws a right hand that Reiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Reiser also avoids with ease.
Melvin seems to have recovered his senses.
Reiser throws a sloppy head kick
and Melvin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melvin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reiser counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reiser misses with a knee strike.
Reiser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reiser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melvin backwards.
Reiser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reiser lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Reiser.
Reiser misses with a knee to the head.
Reiser manages to break the clinch.
Melvin tries to clinch up
and Reiser counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reiser.
Melvin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reiser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reiser scores with a shot to the side of Melvin's head.
Reiser tries to land a knee to the head but Melvin blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Reiser.
Reiser with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reiser has Melvin pressed against the cage.
Melvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Reiser with a knee to the head.
Reiser lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reiser.
Reiser lands a knee to the body.
Reiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melvin throws a leg kick
and Reiser counters with a leg kick.
Melvin looks to clinch
and Reiser counters by moving into the clinch.
Reiser manages to break the clinch.
Reiser rushes Melvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Melvin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reiser pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Melvin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reiser.
Reiser crunches a lovely knee into Melvin's ribcage.
Reiser leaning against his opponent.
Reiser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Reiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reiser wants to clinch
and Melvin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reiser tries a knee to the head but Melvin blocks it.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reiser avoiding damage.
Reiser keeps control of Melvin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reiser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melvin misses with some punches.
Reiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reiser tries to clinch up
and Melvin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiser wants to clinch
and Melvin counters with a two punch combo.
Reiser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reiser tries to clinch but Melvin moves away
and Melvin counters with a left and a right that stings Reiser.
Reiser tries to clinch but Melvin moves away
letting Melvin counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Reiser.
Melvin misses with a series of wild punches.
Reiser looks to clinch
and Melvin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melvin.
Melvin lands a body punch.
Melvin lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reiser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Reiser won't allow it.
Melvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reiser breaks from the clinch.
Reiser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melvin counters with a low kick, right behind Reiser 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reiser tries to clinch
and Melvin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reiser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reiser darts in trying to clinch
and Melvin counters with a series of strikes. Reiser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reiser slips a straight right by Melvin.
Reiser throws a leg kick
and Melvin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reiser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melvin can pounce on him.
Reiser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reiser closes the distance but Melvin moves to the side
and Melvin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Reiser will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reiser clinches but Melvin breaks the clinch
and Melvin counters with a straight right hand.
Reiser moves into the clinch.
Melvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Reiser won't allow it.
Reiser tries to land a knee to the head but Melvin blocks with his arms.
Melvin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reiser up against the cage.
Melvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Reiser prevents a body shot from Melvin.
Hans Reiser has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melvin looking to stall.
Reiser scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Reiser.
Reiser with a knee to the head.
Reiser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reiser stalling against the cage.
Melvin can't break the clinch.
Reiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reiser looks to clinch
and Melvin counters with a left and a right that stings Reiser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melvin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melvin counters with a two punch combo.
Reiser lands with a slapping head kick.
Reiser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melvin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melvin.
Knees to the body from Reiser.
Reiser lands a nice elbow.
Melvin lands a body shot.
Melvin misses with some punches.
Reiser lands a nice elbow.
Melvin lands a shot to the body.
Reiser prevents a body shot from Melvin.
Reiser blocks an uppercut.
Reiser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiser lands a nice knee to the body.
Reiser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reiser scores with a knee to the head.
Melvin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melvin letting Reiser take a breather here.
Melvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reiser breaks the clinch.
Reiser wants to clinch but Melvin slips to the side
and Melvin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Reiser.
Reiser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reiser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reiser controlling the action here for a moment.
Melvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reiser.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reiser.
Reiser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Melvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin moves into range and clinches up with Reiser.
Melvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Reiser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melvin up against the cage.
Melvin blocks an elbow strike from Reiser.
Melvin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reiser has him pressed against the cage.
Reiser looking to stall.
Melvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Reiser won't allow it.
Melvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melvin breaks the clinch.
Melvin tries to clinch but Reiser is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melvin connects with a nice looking jab.
Melvin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melvin takes the fight into the clinch.
Melvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melvin tries to clinch up but Reiser circles away and keeps his distance.
Melvin closes the distance and clinches.
Melvin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reiser stalls.
Melvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin lands a body shot.
Sherman Melvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin throws a right hand that Reiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Reiser also avoids with ease.
Hans Reiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reiser tries to clinch but Melvin moves away
enabling Melvin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melvin tries to keep at a distance but Reiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reiser lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hans Reiser.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reiser, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Reiser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Dolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Dolan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noah Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dolan throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Dolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Dolan avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Dolan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolan tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dolan darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents Dolan from breaking the clinch.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dolan prevents it.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Dolan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Dolan.
A short right from Dolan on the inside.
Dolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolan throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolan counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolan counters by moving into the clinch.
Dolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Dolan counters with a straight right hand.
Dolan throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Dolan moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stan Dolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Dolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolan counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Dolan to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dolan throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Dolan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan closes the distance and clinches.
Dolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolan counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dolan's guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dolan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz passes Dolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dolan has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dolan taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Dolan tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dolan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dolan wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is nestled in close to Dolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dolan is looking to escape.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dolan is trying to stand.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz stops Dolan from getting back to his feet.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolan swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Dolan moves out of range.
Dolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Dolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Dolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Dolan swinging wilding here.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dolan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolan is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Dolan's temple.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz lands with a big left! Dolan is wobbled badly! Diaz comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dolan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noah Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen Soulja Boy (Travis Barker Remix) as his entrance music. John Matthews looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joshua Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses with a double jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samson swivels and escapes.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
Samson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthews.
Samson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samson.
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Samson.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Samson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samson pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Samson decides to stand up.
Matthews looks gassed!
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samson wants to clinch.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
Samson throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samson showed some decent athleticism there.
Samson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson content to stall in guard here.
Samson looking to pass the guard.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Samson breaks from the clinch.
Samson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Samson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Samson stops Matthews from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Samson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samson is controlling him.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews has Samson pulled in close to control his posture.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Samson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samson won't be happy with that.
Samson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Samson looks to move to half guard but instead Matthews has passed into mount! Damn!
Matthews wants to control the pace but Samson is squirming around nicely.
Samson is trying to escape the mount.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is working hard here to advance position.
Matthews tries to control but Samson wriggling away.
Samson tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Matthews looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Samson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Samson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Samson is working to get back to half guard.
Samson tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Matthews controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samson tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Samson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Samson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Samson wants to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Samson is desperately trying to get back to half 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.
Samson wants to control but Matthews is having none of it.
Samson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joshua Samson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Samson looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Samson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samson fails with the takedown.
Samson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Samson has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Samson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Matthews scores with a spinning back kick!
Matthews scores with a nice body kick.
Matthews lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samson takes a step back to recover.
Samson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Matthews thuds his shin into the meat of Samson's side.
A solid body kick from Matthews.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Samson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samson has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Samson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matthews off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson looking for the RNC.
Samson biding his time, controlling Matthews.
Samson is hanging on to Matthews's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Samson controlling the positon.
Matthews has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Samson.
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.
Matthews covering up well and avoiding damage.
Samson struggling to land strikes to the head as Matthews covers up.
Samson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Samson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matthews knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matthews for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matthews is holding on to half guard well.
Samson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Samson decides to return to a standing position.
Joshua Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samson has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matthews - the referee stops the clock and Samson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matthews. Samson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samson manages to avoid it.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samson. Samson obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews tries to clinch but Samson is having none of it.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Matthews finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Samson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samson controlling the pace for now.
Samson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Matthews is now in Samson's guard. A big mistake from Samson there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matthews!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Calibri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tim Taylor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giuseppe Calibri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calibri fails to land the takedown.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Calibri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calibri.
Taylor looking for a triangle here. Calibri is fighting it but it looks tight! Taylor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Calibri is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Taylor!
Tim Taylor is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Rookwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan Rookwood!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rookwood swivels and escapes.
Scott rushes Rookwood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rookwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott has hold of one of Rookwood's legs. Rookwood is fighting the takedown attempt but Scott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rookwood is keeping the position for now.
Scott trying to control but Rookwood is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Rookwood is keeping the position.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Rookwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rookwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rookwood is one step ahead there.
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.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Rookwood pushes his legs off easily.
Scott is trying to keep Rookwood in close.
Rookwood won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Rookwood looks gassed!
Scott is trying to keep Rookwood in close.
Scott looking for a triangle here. Rookwood is fighting it but it looks tight! Scott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rookwood is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokamek Yeets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam McKenna (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 heavyweight 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, Tokamek Yeets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeets wants to land a leg kick but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeets feints and as McKenna raises his hands in defense, Yeets changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yeets passes McKenna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeets wants to control but McKenna is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Yeets seems content to control.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yeets.
Yeets takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yeets has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeets unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeets controlling the position easily from mount.
Yeets working the ground and pound effectively.
McKenna is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yeets wants to control the pace but McKenna is squirming around nicely.
McKenna wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McKenna looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yeets looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yeets with good strikes from the mount here!
Yeets swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokamek Yeets!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephaun Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spanky comes to the cage accompanied by Point of No Return - Immortal Technique. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephaun Spanky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitch Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Weaver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Spanky. No joy for Weaver on that attempt.
Weaver is looking to clinch.
Spanky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spanky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spanky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weaver controls Spanky momentarily but Spanky frees himself.
Spanky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spanky looking to pass the guard.
Spanky trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanky stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Spanky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spanky doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Weaver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spanky is breathing heavily.
Weaver pushing down on Spanky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanky wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Spanky is keeping him busy.
Weaver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weaver.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spanky is not content to let Weaver control the position.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Spanky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spanky has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spanky clinches up with Weaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Spanky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weaver smiles and moves away.
Weaver tries to clinch up
and Spanky counters with a single leg into guard. Weaver didn't expect that.
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!
Weaver keeping full guard, as Spanky tries to pass.
Spanky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weaver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spanky, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spanky tries to improve position but can't.
Spanky gets back to half guard.
Spanky tries to roll over but Weaver keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanky gets back to full guard.
Spanky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanky is working hard here to advance position.
Spanky looking to control.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver 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.
Spanky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weaver with a poor takedown
and Spanky counters with a single leg into guard. Weaver didn't expect that.
Spanky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spanky stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Spanky postures up.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanky is one step ahead there.
Spanky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver trying to control the position.
Spanky looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stephaun Spanky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spanky fails with the takedown
and Weaver counters by clinching up.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but Spanky blocks it.
Spanky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spanky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spanky tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephaun Spanky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver looking to throw knees to the head but Spanky is blocking nicely.
Weaver misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spanky blocks it with crossed arms.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Spanky.
Weaver misses with a knee to the head.
Weaver misses with a knee strike.
Weaver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spanky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weaver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spanky.
Weaver connects with a knee to the head.
Weaver looking to throw knees to the head but Spanky is blocking nicely.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but Spanky blocks it.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Spanky jumps into guard, dragging Weaver to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanky keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanky trying to keep a closed guard but Weaver is proving a slippery customer.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but Spanky is keeping the position.
Spanky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spanky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weaver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spanky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanky looking for a guillotine here but Weaver defends easily.
Spanky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Spanky keeps moving.
Spanky is looking for a triangle but Weaver pushes his legs off easily.
Weaver pushes down on Spanky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanky defends it well.
Spanky wants to get back to full guard.
Spanky is staying active underneath Weaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spanky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weaver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanky is just riding it out for now. Weaver eventually gives up the hold.
Spanky tries to roll over but Weaver keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanky looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weaver tries to clinch
and Spanky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weaver's guard.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanky manages to get himself to full guard.
Spanky is trying to control the position but Weaver postures up.
Spanky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spanky keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver stands and throws Spanky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spanky sneaks back into half guard.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky is defending against the submission attempts here by Weaver.
Spanky is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver is working for a kimura but Spanky is defending it quite comfortably.
Weaver is working for a kimura but Spanky is defending it quite comfortably.
Weaver is tying to control. Spanky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
Weaver 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephaun Spanky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spanky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spanky pushing down on Weaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanky slips nicely into half guard.
Weaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weaver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weaver looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spanky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Weaver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spanky's back instead.
Weaver is hanging on to Spanky's back as he tries to escape.
Weaver is looking for the choke from the back position but Spanky is controlling his hands well.
Spanky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Weaver gets his way!
Spanky is really stuck here.
Weaver doesn't have the hooks in and Spanky manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weaver is on top in guard.
Weaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanky dives on top into guard.
Stephaun Spanky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver is trying to keep Spanky in close.
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spanky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Weaver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spanky's back instead.
Weaver has the hooks in. Spanky is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spanky working to try and regain half guard.
Spanky wants to control but Weaver is having none of it.
Spanky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver manages to capitalize on a mistake by Spanky to take his back!
Spanky showing good submission defense here.
Spanky tries to escape the position.
Spanky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Weaver's guard. Nice work there by Spanky.
Weaver trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spanky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanky working away.
Spanky tries for a kimura but Weaver is defending well.
Spanky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weaver, who protects the arm well.
Spanky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spanky tries for a kimura but Weaver is defending well.
Weaver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanky seems to be working for a kimura but Weaver defends the submission attempt.
Weaver wants to improve his position but Spanky is controlling well.
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.
Weaver wants to control but Spanky is keeping busy.
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanky kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spanky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weaver is just riding it out for now. Spanky eventually gives up the hold.
Spanky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Spanky from controlling successfully.
Mitch Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver looking for a guillotine here but Spanky defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitch Weaver.
I think Spanky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephaun Spanky!
Stephaun Spanky is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Wattson gets the takedown into side control.
Archer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer pushes Wattson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wattson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wattson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Wattson crashes against the mat.
Wattson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wattson trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wattson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wattson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Wattson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wattson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to stall but Wattson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Archer can't break the clinch.
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wattson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wattson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wattson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Wattson from controlling successfully.
Archer has control of Wattson's left arm, preventing Wattson from doing any damage.
Wattson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wattson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer wants to sweep here but Wattson controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Wattson looks gassed!
Wattson tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wattson closes the distance and clinches.
Archer is trying to break free.
Wattson lands a body shot.
Wattson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wattson throws an elbow that misses.
Wattson lands a body shot.
Wattson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wattson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wattson leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Wattson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wattson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Wattson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wattson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archer showed some decent athleticism there.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wattson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wattson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Wattson missing with punches from the back.
Archer biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wattson is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to control.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wattson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wattson preventing the sweep.
Archer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Archer tries to get out of the position.
Wattson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer wants to sweep here but Wattson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wattson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Wattson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer has his takedown stuffed
and Wattson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wattson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wattson prevents Archer from breaking the clinch.
Wattson manages to break the clinch.
Wattson wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wattson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wattson tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wattson wants to clinch
and Archer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Wattson keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Wattson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wattson tries to strike from the bottom.
Archer trying to control but Wattson is working from the bottom.
Wattson working a defensive guard here.
Archer trying to control but Wattson is working from the bottom.
Wattson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Archer trying to control but Wattson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wattson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Archer pinned against the cage. Archer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wattson tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wattson moves into the clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wattson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wattson manages to pull guard.
Wattson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wattson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wattson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Archer's head.
Wattson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Archer trying to control but Wattson postures up.
Wattson thows a huge punch but Archer dodges it nicely.
Wattson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wattson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wattson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but Wattson circles away easily
and Wattson counters by clinching up.
Wattson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer pulls Wattson into guard.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wattson is one step ahead there.
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Archer wants to take a breather but Wattson is having none of it.
Wattson is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Wattson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wattson is looking to improve his position.
Wattson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wattson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Wattson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wattson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Wattson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer working for a triangle but Wattson defends it easily.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wattson is one step ahead there.
Wattson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wattson tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Wattson tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Archer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Archer connects with a high kick.
Archer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wattson wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wattson wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Wattson tries to kick Archer off but Archer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Archer blocks the strikes from Wattson.
Archer wants to stand up but Wattson is controlling the position.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Wattson is working away.
Archer is looking to advance position but Wattson won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wattson defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wattson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Archer scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer looking to control but Wattson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wattson is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer tries to control but Wattson wriggling away.
Ben Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wattson tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wattson is looking to escape.
Archer lands a heavy elbow.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wattson is looking to escape.
Wattson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Archer looking to control but Wattson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wattson is trying to escape the mount.
Archer working Wattson over with strikes here.
Archer blocks Wattson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Archer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wattson tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wattson working to try and regain half guard.
Wattson wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer misses with a head shot.
Wattson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wattson tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Wattson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wattson tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Wattson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wattson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Archer. What's that going to do exactly?
Wattson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wattson is looking to escape.
Archer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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.
Wattson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wattson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Archer. What's that going to do exactly?
Wattson tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Wattson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wattson gets back to half guard.
Wattson wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is keen to just control but Wattson is a slippery customer.
Wattson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Wattson gets full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Wattson keeps moving.
Wattson trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Wattson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wattson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Archer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Archer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Benatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yujiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benatar comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Benatar has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. On his way into the cage it seems that Pat Benatar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pat Benatar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Benatar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yujiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benatar.
Takahashi throws a jab when Benatar was well out of range.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Benatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benatar.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Benatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Benatar throws out a powerful jab.
Takahashi throws a jab when Benatar was well out of range.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Benatar scores with a shot to the body.
Benatar misses with a series of wild punches.
Benatar is breathing heavily.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benatar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benatar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benatar.
A left and a right from Benatar both land. Nice combination.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Benatar.
A head kick from Benatar lands but Takahashi takes it in his stride.
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Benatar finish him?
Takahashi throws a jab when Benatar was well out of range.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Benatar moved out of range.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Benatar misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Benatar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Benatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi shoots in and bounces Benatar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benatar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benatar tries to get out of the position.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benatar keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benatar is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Benatar keeps moving.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Benatar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi advances nicely into full mount.
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Benatar wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Benatar is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yujiro Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benatar throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Benatar.
Takahashi scores a takedown into full mount!
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yujiro Takahashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benatar throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Benatar misses.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Benatar counters with a big head kick but Takahashi shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benatar misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benatar.
Benatar misses with a hook.
Benatar ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Benatar misses with a few strikes there.
Benatar slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Benatar counters with a left and a right that stings Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Benatar is avoiding it.
Benatar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takahashi takes a swing at Benatar's ribcage but misses.
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.
Takahashi clinches up with Benatar and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi stalling in the clinch but Benatar improves position.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benatar wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahashi won't allow it.
Benatar letting Takahashi take a breather here.
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Benatar moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benatar.
Takahashi throws a hook but Benatar blocks it.
Benatar takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Benatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pat Benatar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benatar tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benatar letting Takahashi take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takahashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takahashi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Benatar has denied him.
Takahashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benatar up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yujiro Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benatar doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Benatar's head but Benatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benatar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Benatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Benatar doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pat Benatar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Benatar against the cage.
Takahashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takahashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi moves out of range as Benatar strikes.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Benatar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to de liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Benatar defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Benatar circles away.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yujiro Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benatar swinging wilding here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Benatar misses with a kick to the body
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Benatar's body.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Benatar ducked under it nicely.
Benatar blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benatar moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
Benatar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benatar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takahashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi wants to control but Benatar is keeping him busy.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Benatar is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benatar avoid being mounted?
Takahashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Benatar trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benatar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Benatar is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yujiro Takahashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benatar misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Benatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Benatar tries to avoid it.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benatar. That did some damage!
Benatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Benatar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takahashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takahashi wants to break free but Benatar has control.
A bit of stalling here from Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to stall but Benatar improves his position.
Takahashi slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yujiro Takahashi.
Benatar misses with a combination
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Benatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Benatar thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
A choreographed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Benatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Benatar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pat Benatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Benatar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Benatar.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Benatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Pat Benatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benatar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yujiro Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahashi 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yujiro Takahashi!
Yujiro Takahashi is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svenbjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Svenbjorn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Svenbjorn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenbjorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Svenbjorn passes to full mount!
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Svenbjorn misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is trying to stand up.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svenbjorn on the ground.
Svenbjorn lands a nice shot to the head.
Collins is rocked!
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svenbjorn lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Svenbjorn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenbjorn with good strikes from the mount here!
Svenbjorn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Svenbjorn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Collins hang on?
Collins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collins looks a forlorn figure.
Svenbjorn wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenbjorn looking to finish Collins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collins!
Svenbjorn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Collins tries to buck Svenbjorn off but he can't manage it.
Svenbjorn with a couple of short strikes.
Svenbjorn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Svenbjorn.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Svenbjorn won't let Collins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Svenbjorn unloading with bombs!
Svenbjorn with shots to the head and body - Collins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenbjorn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Svenbjorn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Svenbjorn controlling his opponent.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Svenbjorn lands a nice shot to the head.
Svenbjorn is landing with some decent strikes but Collins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Svenbjorn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Collins hang on?
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!
Svenbjorn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is in a horrible position here. Svenbjorn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Collins?
Svenbjorn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Svenbjorn wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Svenbjorn controlling the pace for now.
Collins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn controlling from the full mount.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Svenbjorn dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenbjorn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Svenbjorn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Svenbjorn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Collins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svenbjorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svenbjorn slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svenbjorn manages to avoid it.
Svenbjorn slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Svenbjorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Svenbjorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svenbjorn.
Svenbjorn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Svenbjorn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sven Svenbjorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Svenbjorn working the head and body with strikes.
Svenbjorn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenbjorn prevents Collins from standing back up.
Svenbjorn controlling the action here.
Svenbjorn lands strikes from half guard.
Svenbjorn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Collins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins is trying to stand.
Svenbjorn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Collins really wants to buck Svenbjorn off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenbjorn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Svenbjorn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Svenbjorn wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Svenbjorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn thowing shots but they're missing.
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Svenbjorn with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenbjorn trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Svenbjorn raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Svenbjorn.
Svenbjorn wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Svenbjorn unloading with bombs!
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Svenbjorn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Collins is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Svenbjorn.
Svenbjorn landing strikes from the mount and Collins is in trouble!
Svenbjorn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Svenbjorn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Collins really wants to buck Svenbjorn off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svenbjorn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svenbjorn 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Svenbjorn counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that.
Svenbjorn won't allow Collins to get back to his feet.
Svenbjorn pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Svenbjorn is controlling him
Svenbjorn seems to be looking for submissions.
Collins is looking to escape.
Svenbjorn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svenbjorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svenbjorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svenbjorn working over Collins with some ground and pound. Collins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Svenbjorn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins taking some punishment here, with Svenbjorn in his half guard.
Svenbjorn works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenbjorn controls the position.
Svenbjorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svenbjorn wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Svenbjorn with the ground and pound but Collins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Svenbjorn counters with a left to the body.
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Svenbjorn has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Svenbjorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svenbjorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Collins smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Svenbjorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fred Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svenbjorn misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fred Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svenbjorn.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svenbjorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Svenbjorn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Svenbjorn shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins throws a series of punches but Svenbjorn moves out of range.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Svenbjorn counters by clinching up.
Svenbjorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Svenbjorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Svenbjorn trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Svenbjorn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Svenbjorn is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins kicks Svenbjorn off and gets back to his feet.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svenbjorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Collins pushes Svenbjorn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svenbjorn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Svenbjorn working the ground and pound from side control.
Svenbjorn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Svenbjorn drags him back down.
Collins is not content to let Svenbjorn control the position.
Fred Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Svenbjorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svenbjorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Svenbjorn!
Sven Svenbjorn is the new heavyweight champion!
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