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UVT 39: TRIPLE THREAT PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nat Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nat Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner lands a body shot.
Morgan looks gassed!
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Turner lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Morgan! He's out on his feet! Turner rushes in and drops Morgan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nat Turner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Day.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Andy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alderson Silva has been cut.
Andy Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alderson Silva.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Day is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Day circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Day. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Day is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
Silva blocks the strikes from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva prevents Day from improving his position.
Day is trying is best to control the position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Day closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Day swinging wilding here.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day lands a body shot.
Day leaning against his opponent.
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day lands a shot to the body.
Silva keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Day tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day moves into the clinch.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alderson Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Day tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Day wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day moves into the clinch.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Day takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Day manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Day has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Day.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Day circles away.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day lands a body punch.
Day avoiding damage.
Day gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Day lands a body shot.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day is struggling to control the position.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Day dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alderson Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Day decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Day is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Day prevents it.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day swinging wilding here.
Day clinches.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Andy Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Day wants to break free but Silva has control.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Day'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.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day breaks the clinch.
Andy Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andy Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Day has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Day thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Day shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Alderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Day!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Wentworth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth lands a front kick.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Wentworth shows good takedown defense.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Penn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wentworth - the referee stops the clock and Penn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wentworth. Penn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn throws a series of punches but Wentworth moves out of range.
Penn avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth with a nice cross.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wentworth throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Wentworth misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wentworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wentworth throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wentworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like DJ Penn has been cut.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
Wentworth throws a front kick that sends Penn stumbling back into the cage.
Wentworth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth lands a head kick that stumbles Penn and the fighters go to the mat.
Penn is rocked!
Wentworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wentworth has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Wentworth manages to pass to side control!
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wentworth wants to stand but Penn has his arm trapped.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn keeps Wentworth under control for a moment.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wentworth!
Wentworth scores with a head kick.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Penn tries to clinch up but Wentworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wentworth lands a head kick. Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Penn swings for the body but Wentworth moves out of range.
Al Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn prevents Wentworth from getting back to his feet.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wentworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Wentworth in his guard.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Wentworth pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Wentworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Wentworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Penn slips a jab from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Wentworth looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Penn tries for a takedown but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn feints and as Wentworth raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Penn trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Wentworth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
Penn is trying to hold Wentworth in close to prevent damage but Wentworth has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn with the active half guard here but Wentworth passes nicely into side control.
Penn wants to control but Wentworth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Wentworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
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.
Wentworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Wentworth is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn shoots in but Wentworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Wentworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Penn's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Penn blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wentworth throws a head kick that half lands.
Wentworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Wentworth shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth scores with a three punch combo!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wentworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wentworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wentworth. That's going to slow Penn down.
Al Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wentworth.
Wentworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Wentworth misses
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wentworth is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Wentworth working a defensive guard here.
Wentworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Wentworth has managed to sweep!
Wentworth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wentworth trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn working for a triangle but Wentworth defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Wentworth is proving a slippery customer.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Wentworth defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn looking for subs off his back but Wentworth has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Wentworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wentworth 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Wentworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jacobs's choice of entrance music: Come Out Swinging. On his way into the cage it seems that Aleksander Putin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aleksander Putin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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230 lbs
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255 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
Jacobs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Mark Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Putin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mark Jacobs has been cut.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin gets control of Jacobs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Putin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is sitting in close to Putin's body. Putin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jacobs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jacobs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Putin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Putin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Mithrandir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Fishpockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fishpockets's choice of entrance music: I don't know how to love him. The key to victory for Gandalf Mithrandir has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gandalf Mithrandir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Fishpockets!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fishpockets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mithrandir tries to clinch but Fishpockets moves out of range.
Fishpockets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mithrandir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fishpockets is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mithrandir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fishpockets's back instead.
Fishpockets just trying to survive but Mithrandir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fishpockets is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mithrandir is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fishpockets is defending well though. Mithrandir let's go of the attempt for now.
Mithrandir has got his arm under Fishpockets's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fishpockets has spun round into Mithrandir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fishpockets scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.
Fishpockets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fishpockets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fishpockets with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mithrandir wants to stand and escape but Fishpockets is having none of it.
Fishpockets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mithrandir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fishpockets with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mithrandir is looking for a triangle but Fishpockets pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mithrandir keeping full guard, as Fishpockets tries to pass.
Fishpockets slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fishpockets prevents Mithrandir from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fishpockets.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Fishpockets keeps it at a distance.
Fishpockets drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mithrandir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fishpockets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mithrandir is keeping the position for now.
Fishpockets advances to half guard.
Fishpockets thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mithrandir to regain full guard.
Fishpockets trying to control but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.
Mithrandir is looking for a triangle but Fishpockets pushes his legs off easily.
Mithrandir is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets looking to pass the guard.
Fishpockets passes into half guard.
Fishpockets is looking to stall here but Mithrandir recovers full guard.
Fishpockets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fishpockets stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mithrandir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fishpockets stands up over Mithrandir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mithrandir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mithrandir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fishpockets is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mithrandir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fishpockets's back instead.
Mithrandir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mithrandir doesn't have the hooks in and Fishpockets manages to turn into his guard.
Fishpockets wants to pass the guard but Mithrandir is keeping the position.
Mithrandir wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Fishpockets dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fishpockets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mithrandir's guard.
Fishpockets looking to pass the guard.
Mithrandir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fishpockets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mithrandir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fishpockets is controlling him well.
Fishpockets cracks Mithrandir with a big right hand but Mithrandir just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Fishpockets crashes against the mat.
Mithrandir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fishpockets tries to score with some ground and pound. Mithrandir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir is not content to let Fishpockets control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mithrandir's face as Fishpockets controls the position.
Fishpockets lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mithrandir down.
Mithrandir is looking to reverse the position.
Mithrandir is not content to let Fishpockets control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mithrandir tries to close the distance and clinch but Fishpockets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fishpockets fails to land the takedown.
Fishpockets lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mithrandir backs up against the cage.
Fishpockets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fishpockets trying to control but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir trying to control the position.
Mithrandir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fishpockets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fishpockets pushes down on Mithrandir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fishpockets winds up and cracks Mithrandir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fishpockets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mithrandir's head.
Fishpockets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mithrandir defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mithrandir!
Fishpockets with shots to the head and body - Mithrandir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fishpockets fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mithrandir wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Mithrandir is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Fishpockets pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mithrandir is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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.
Fishpockets landing strikes from the mount.
Fishpockets unloading with bombs!
Fishpockets with shots to the head and body - Mithrandir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mithrandir is trying to stand up.
Fishpockets connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fishpockets controlling his opponent.
Mithrandir is bucking up trying to escape but Fishpockets cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mithrandir tries to hold on but Fishpockets postures up.
Mithrandir is trying to stand.
Fishpockets working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Fishpockets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fishpockets drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.
Fishpockets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mithrandir prevents Fishpockets from improving position.
Fishpockets remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fishpockets tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mithrandir's legs.
A lull in the action here.
Felix Fishpockets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fishpockets is looking to take a break and control but Mithrandir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fishpockets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Fishpockets crashes against the mat.
Fishpockets working the head and body with strikes.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet.
Fishpockets wants to control but Mithrandir is keeping him busy.
Mithrandir is letting Fishpockets control him for a moment.
Fishpockets landing strikes.
Fishpockets in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mithrandir tries to escape but Fishpockets is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fishpockets lands some shots froms side control.
Fishpockets trying to control the action but Mithrandir is working from the bottom.
Mithrandir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fishpockets is trying to work for a kimura but Mithrandir is defending well.
Mithrandir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fishpockets is looking to stall here but Mithrandir recovers full guard.
Fishpockets wants to control from the top but Mithrandir keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishpockets throwing strikes from guard but Mithrandir blocks nicely.
Mithrandir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fishpockets advances position into side control!
Fishpockets content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fishpockets scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Mithrandir's face as Fishpockets controls the position.
Fishpockets prevents Mithrandir from escaping the position.
Mithrandir sneaks out the side door and pushes Fishpockets away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fishpockets scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fishpockets passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mithrandir!
Mithrandir is squirming around, avoiding Fishpockets's attempts to control the action.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Fishpockets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mithrandir is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fishpockets content just to control the position here.
Mithrandir is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Fishpockets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fishpockets 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Fishpockets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III tries to clinch up.
Simons III throws the kick towards the body but Ferro avoids it.
Ferro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Ferro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simons III gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferro lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
The referee calls for Ferro to work.
Ferro taking a breather.
Simons III is working for takedown but Ferro is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simons III has picked Ferro up - he's going for a ride! Simons III dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ferro is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferro.
Simons III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons III pushes down on Ferro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferro tries to get to full guard but Simons III has control of the leg.
Simons III tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferro is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferro wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III is keen to just control but Ferro is a slippery customer.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferro keeps working.
Ferro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Simons III pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Ferro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferro which made him look bad.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simons III scores with a takedown into Ferro's guard.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Ferro keeps moving.
Ferro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferro keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Ferro is keeping the position.
Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferro stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
Ferro is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simons III has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ferro is looking to defend but Simons III has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ferro! Simons III pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ferro taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dabke Huwara kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain tries to bum rush Canuto with a series of wild strikes but Canuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussain cracks Canuto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canuto is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Hussain connects with a jab.
Hussain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain wants to get back to full guard.
Hussain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hussain looking for submissions off his back.
Canuto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canuto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hussain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canuto.
Hussain is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Canuto pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is defending against the submission attempts here by Canuto.
Canuto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussain is just riding it out for now. Canuto eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hussain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hussain tries to keep at a distance but Canuto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussain prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussain fails to pull guard.
Canuto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussain walks away with a smile on his face. Canuto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canuto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Canuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canuto is breathing heavily.
Canuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Bruno Canuto has been cut.
Canuto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canuto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain jabs at Canuto's body.
Hussain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain digs a good hook to Canuto's body.
Canuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain throws a right and a left that Canuto avoids nicely.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Canuto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussain throws a right and a left that Canuto avoids nicely.
Hussain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canuto rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Canuto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canuto walks straight into a right hand from Hussain - that's dropped him! Hussain jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Canuto from any more punishment! Canuto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saddam Hussain!
Saddam Hussain is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Castle Irons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons misses the jab.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.
Irons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourque throws a hook but Irons avoids it easily.
Irons forces Bourque back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irons.
Bourque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bourque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bourque blocks an elbow strike.
Irons looking to throw knees to the head but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Irons.
Irons keeps control of Bourque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bourque up against the cage.
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irons lands a knee to the head.
Irons landing knees to the head.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Irons keeps control of Bourque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Irons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irons lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bourque blocks an elbow strike.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but Bourque blocks with his arms.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bourque can't break the clinch.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Irons to work.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bourque blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
Irons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourque's elbow.
Bourque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bourque wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Irons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bourque has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Irons fails to land.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Bourque takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irons misses with a punch to the body.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bourque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irons throws an elbow but it misses.
Bourque is trying to break free.
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.
Bourque is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Irons.
Irons keeps control of Bourque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons keeps control of Bourque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bourque wants to break free but Irons has control.
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Irons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bourque's defenses.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Irons won't allow it.
Irons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
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.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque throws a combination. Irons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Castle Irons has been cut.
Irons throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Irons.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Irons tries to clinch up.
Irons scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque misses with a looping right.
Irons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irons throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Irons.
Irons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons throws a nice head kick!
Bourque misses with a looping right.
Castle Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Irons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irons throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irons swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
Irons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bourque does it's job there.
Irons throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irons clinches with his opponent.
Irons misses with an elbow strike.
Irons lands an elbow inside that Bourque shrugs off.
Irons lands an elbow just above Bourque 's eye.
That has opened up Paul Bourque's cut even more.
Irons with a knee to the head.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bourque wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irons working aggressively here.
Bourque letting Irons take a breather here.
Irons misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to break free but Irons has control.
Irons trying to land knees to the body.
Bourque wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bourque blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons lands an elbow just above Bourque 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Irons with a knee to the head.
Irons prevents Bourque from breaking the clinch.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Bourque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Irons won't allow it.
Bourque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque avoids a wild elbow strike from Irons.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irons struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourque controls his hands.
Bourque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irons lands a nice knee to the body.
Irons has Bourque pushed against the cage.
Irons gets through Bourque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irons tries a body shot but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
Irons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The cut above Paul Bourque's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Irons avoiding damage.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Bourque moves out of range as Irons throws a body kick.
Bourque throws a right hand that Irons ducks under and follows up with a left that Irons also avoids with ease.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Irons moved out of range nicely.
Irons throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Irons throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Irons didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons throws a wild body kick that Bourque sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bourque checks a leg kick.
Irons misses with a low kick.
Irons misses with a jab to the body
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons looks for the body kick but Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Bourque lands a jab to the head.
Irons is rocked!
Bourque connects with a stiff jab that staggers Irons - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duck has chosen My Opponent is a Infidel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clarence Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Duck!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Duck. Duck gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas has Duck up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Duck or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Duck.
Duck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duck on the side of the head.
Duck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duck looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duck looks gassed!
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Duck is out of range.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck staying out of range there.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas jabs at Duck's body.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duck's head.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duck moves away.
Duck staying out of range there.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Duck's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Duck in a clinch.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Duck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Duck colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Thomas as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Duck is left battered and dazed whilst Thomas and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Thomas!
Clarence Thomas retains his welterweight title!
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