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TBB 4 - Kiss Kiss Big Bang PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Crash Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quebra Queixo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quebra Queixo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose The Crash Test Dummy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quebra Queixo! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Queixo or perhaps it was just good defense by The Crash Test Dummy which made him look bad. Quebra Queixo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Queixo. Queixo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Crash Test Dummy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Queixo misses with a takedown attempt - The Crash Test Dummy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Queixo moves in looking to clinch but The Crash Test Dummy pushes him off. Queixo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crash Test Dummy pinned against the cage. The Crash Test Dummy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jose The Crash Test Dummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quebra Queixo. Queixo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The Crash Test Dummy is trying to control Queixo's posture but Queixo avoids it. The Crash Test Dummy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Queixo trying to control the position but The Crash Test Dummy is working away. Queixo in the domination position with The Crash Test Dummy hanging on. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Queixo is looking to take a break and control but The Crash Test Dummy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The Crash Test Dummy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Queixo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. The Crash Test Dummy tries to close the distance and clinch but Queixo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Queixo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Crash Test Dummy's calf. The Crash Test Dummy is breathing heavily. The Crash Test Dummy darts in and clinches Queixo up against the cage. The Crash Test Dummy jumps guard but Queixo stands there with The Crash Test Dummy around his waist. The Crash Test Dummy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Queixo tries to score a body lock takedown but The Crash Test Dummy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The Crash Test Dummy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Queixo uses from the top position. Queixo wants to stand but The Crash Test Dummy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The Crash Test Dummy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Queixo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The Crash Test Dummy controlling Queixo's posture. The Crash Test Dummy keeping moving, preventing Queixo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Crash Test Dummy controlling the position. Queixo looking to pass the guard. Queixo wants to control from the top but The Crash Test Dummy keeps moving. The Crash Test Dummy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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. The Crash Test Dummy working for a triangle but Queixo defends it easily.
The Crash Test Dummy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Queixo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Queixo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Queixo trying to control but The Crash Test Dummy is working from the bottom. The Crash Test Dummy controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Queixo 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.
Queixo jabs at The Crash Test Dummy's body. Queixo punishes The Crash Test Dummy's body with a nice straight punch. Queixo tries for a takedown but The Crash Test Dummy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Queixo throws a quick inside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fight stays on the outside here - The Crash Test Dummy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Queixo tries to clinch up but The Crash Test Dummy circles away and keeps his distance. Queixo tries to bum rush The Crash Test Dummy with a series of wild strikes but The Crash Test Dummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Quebra Queixo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Queixo is looking to clinch but The Crash Test Dummy is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Queixo tries to clinch up but The Crash Test Dummy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Crash Test Dummy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Crash Test Dummy showed some decent athleticism there. The Crash Test Dummy content to control rather than advance. Queixo tries to roll over but The Crash Test Dummy keeps him under control. Queixo wants to control but The Crash Test Dummy is keeping busy and won't allow it. The Crash Test Dummy sitting and controlling from the half guard. The Crash Test Dummy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Queixo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Crash Test Dummy controlling the position easily from mount. Queixo is trying to reverse the position but instead The Crash Test Dummy has taken his back - oops! The Crash Test Dummy is riding his opponent, not letting Queixo buck him off. Queixo holding both The Crash Test Dummy 's hands and preventing any damage. The Crash Test Dummy controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Crash Test Dummy is hanging on to Queixo's back as he tries to escape.
The Crash Test Dummy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Queixo's body.
Queixo is trying to break free.
The Crash Test Dummy biding his time, controlling Queixo.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jose The Crash Test Dummy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. The Crash Test Dummy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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. The Crash Test Dummy successfully pulls guard.
Queixo tries to stand but The Crash Test Dummy is controlling from the bottom. The Crash Test Dummy trying to control the position here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crash Test Dummy is on top in guard.
The Crash Test Dummy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Queixo looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crash Test Dummy is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quebra Queixo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Crash Test Dummy closes the distance and clinches. The Crash Test Dummy pulls guard effortlessly. The Crash Test Dummy wants to sweep but no luck. The Crash Test Dummy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The Crash Test Dummy is pulling down on Queixo's head. It's preventing any offense from Queixo, at least for the moment. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Queixo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Crash Test Dummy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Queixo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Queixo looking to pass the guard. The Crash Test Dummy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The Crash Test Dummy trying to keep a closed guard but Queixo is proving a slippery customer.
The Crash Test Dummy keeping moving, preventing Queixo from controlling successfully. Queixo trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Crash Test Dummy's guard. Queixo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The Crash Test Dummy tries to land a sweep but no joy. The Crash Test Dummy has control of Queixo's left arm, preventing Queixo from doing any damage. Queixo wants to stand but The Crash Test Dummy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Queixo being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Queixo trying to control but The Crash Test Dummy is working from the bottom. Queixo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Queixo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crash Test Dummy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jose The Crash Test Dummy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Crash Test Dummy is pulling down on Queixo's head to control his posture. The Crash Test Dummy keeping moving, preventing Queixo from controlling successfully. The Crash Test Dummy has Queixo pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jose The Crash Test Dummy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Queixo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and The Crash Test Dummy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Queixo!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Queixo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The Crash Test Dummy content just to control the position here. Queixo taking shots to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Crash Test Dummy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Queixo tries to lock up and control but The Crash Test Dummy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The Crash Test Dummy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The Crash Test Dummy dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose The Crash Test Dummy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Queixo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebra Queixo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the Jiujitsu guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 cm
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253 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaspar Barros! 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, the Jiujitsu guy! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jiujitsu guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Barros. Barros gets slowly back to his feet. Barros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jiujitsu guy looking for subs from the bottom but Barros mounts him! Jiujitsu guy blocking the ground and pound. Jiujitsu guy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jiujitsu guy is squirming around, avoiding Barros's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jiujitsu guy is trying to escape the mount but Barros keeps good control and instead manages to take Jiujitsu guy's back.
Jiujitsu guy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Barros. Jiujitsu guy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jiujitsu guy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barros's guard. Nice work there by Jiujitsu guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiujitsu guy's guard. Jiujitsu guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jiujitsu guy looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jiujitsu guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barros passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barros is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jiujitsu guy has escaped the position, nice work there. Jiujitsu guy is trying to get back to half guard.
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. Barros is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiujitsu guy is defending well. Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Barros dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jiujitsu guy has his takedown stuffed and Barros counters with a nice double leg into guard. Barros passes Jiujitsu guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jiujitsu guy actively working from the bottom here. Jiujitsu guy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barros jumps into side control! Barros goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jiujitsu guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barros but great work by Jiujitsu guy. Jiujitsu guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiujitsu guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barros manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Barros actively working from the bottom here. Jiujitsu guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Barros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Jiujitsu guy is trying to work for a kimura but Barros is defending well.
Barros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barros.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jiujitsu guy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jiujitsu guy has Barros in his guard. Barros drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiujitsu guy dives on top into guard.
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. Barros wants to sweep here but Jiujitsu guy controlling him for the moment. Jiujitsu guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jiujitsu guy passes Barros's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Barros dominated that second round. That's time! Barros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jiujitsu guy fails with the takedown and Barros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jiujitsu guy's guard now. Jiujitsu guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Barros 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jiujitsu guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barros passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jiujitsu guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jiujitsu guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Barros.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jiujitsu guy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barros pulls his head out easily. Jiujitsu guy wants to get back to full guard but Barros has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barros is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jiujitsu guy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jiujitsu guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Barros goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jiujitsu guy turns into him and now he's in Barros's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jiujitsu guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jiujitsu guy, into his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jiujitsu guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Gaspar Barros showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barros, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Barros!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Wickliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wickliffe has chosen Slaughterhouse - Halos as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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225 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Marko Flipovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Wickliffe! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wickliffe tries to clinch up. Flipovic wants to clinch. Wickliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Flipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flipovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wickliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Flipovic lands a two punch combo.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up but Flipovic circles away and keeps his distance. Flipovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Flipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A slow jab from Wickliffe misses its intended target. Flipovic clinches but Wickliffe breaks the clinch and Wickliffe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wickliffe. Wickliffe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wickliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wickliffe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flipovic can't break the clinch.
Wickliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Flipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Wickliffe won't allow it.
Wickliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flipovic is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wickliffe landing knees to the head.
It looks like Marko Flipovic has been cut. Wickliffe lands a knee to the body.
Wickliffe landing knees to the body.
Wickliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wickliffe lands a knee to the head.
Wickliffe jerks Flipovic's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Flipovic drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wickliffe goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wickliffe because Flipovic was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dominick Wickliffe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Vertigo - U2 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
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256 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Richards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Alves! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alves fails in his attempt to clinch. Richards throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range. Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside. Alves misses with a wild body shot. Alves shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense. Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side. Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Alves. Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center. Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Richards misses. Alves shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well. Alves looks gassed! A left lands for Richards. Alves wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance. Richards scores with a three punch combo!
Richards stuffs the takedown. Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richards duly obliges. Left hook, right uppercut from Richards. Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Richards lands a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards. Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards. Richards closes the distance and lands a one-two. Richards could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ben Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A shot to de liver by Richards. Beautiful body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Richards stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken. Richards lands a jab-cross combination. Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Richards. A combination from Richards does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease. Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A right-left combo lands from Richards. Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Richards takes the fight into the clinch. Richards breaks from the clinch.
Alves closes the distance but Richards moves to the side and Richards counters with a left to the body. Richards is working the combinations to good effect here. Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick. Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A combination from Richards does no damage. Richards misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alves is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alves. Richards lands a body shot.
Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Richards lands a two punch combo.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Richards. Richards lands a jab-cross combination. A decent looking cross lands there for Richards. Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Richards.
A punch combination from Richards misses. Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards works over Alves's head and body with a nice combination. Richards lands a jab to the nose. Richards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alves backs up against the cage.
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! Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Richards stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken. Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease. Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Richards. Richards throws a one two combo.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richards lands a two punch combo.
Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Richards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richards lands in his opponent's guard. Richards wants to get up but he can't break Alves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards stands up from Alves's guard - Richards perhaps looking for a knockout. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that 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.
Richards catches Alves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Richards throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease. Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Richards counters with a one-two to the body. Alves closes the distance but Richards moves to the side and Richards counters with a two punch combo. Alves tries to clinch and Richards counters with a one-two to the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Richards lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover. Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Richards moves into range and clinches up with Alves. Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage. Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around? Alves is breathing heavily. Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Richards is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Richards lands a jab to the nose. Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richards lands a two punch combo.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Alves slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Richards tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively. Richards connects with a single shot there. Richards throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Alves shoots and misses and Richards counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ben Richards is winning the standup battle so far. Alves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Richards takes the fight into the clinch. Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alves wants to clinch but Richards slips to the side and Richards counters with a left to the body. Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination. Richards lands a jab-cross combination. Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards lands a jab-cross combination. Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Alves's head back.
Richards looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well. Alves tries to clinch and Richards counters with a one-two to the body. Richards cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Left hook, right uppercut from Richards. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily. Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination. Richards lands a high kick!
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively. Richards lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover. Richards looks to land a combination. Alves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Richards closes the distance and lands a one-two. Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Richards scores with a leg kick.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination. Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Ben Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Alves. Richards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richards cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination! Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves misses with the body kick and Richards counters with a two punch combo. Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves tries to clinch but Richards moves away and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alves thinking. Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Richards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage. Alves is working for takedown but Richards is calmly controlling the position for now. Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves. Richards works over Alves's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Richards. Richards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richards throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A nice combination there by Richards.
Richards looks to land a combination. Alves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A combination from Richards does no damage. Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A right-left combo lands from Richards. Alves looks to clinch and Richards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Alves clinches but Richards breaks the clinch and Richards counters with a one-two to the body. Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away. Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Richards lands a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Richards wants to break free but Alves has control.
Richards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Alves is controlling the position. Richards wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves clinches but Richards breaks the clinch and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Alves on that attempt. Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alves takes one to the side of the head.
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ben Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage. Richards is trying to break free. Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards throws a one two combo.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss. Richards lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover. Richards moves into the clinch. Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Richards throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely. A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination. Richards's corner calls for a 1-2. Richards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Richards lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover. Richards scores with a leg kick.
Richards shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round. Well Richards 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Melim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trey Dingo! 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, Marcio Melim! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dingo throws a nice looking combination but Melim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Melim shoots in for a double leg but Dingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Trey Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A jab from Dingo finds it's way through Melim's defenses.
It looks like Marcio Melim has been cut. Dingo missing with a left hand there. Melim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melim moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melim circles away quickly and effectively. Dingo with a lazy takedown attempt and Melim counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dingo has his feet on Melim's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Dingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dingo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Melim looks gassed! Dingo tries for a takedown but Melim circles away easily and Melim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Melim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dingo dives on top into guard. Dingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dingo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melim's guard. Melim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dingo wants to stand but Melim has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Dingo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Melim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dingo trying to control but Melim is working from the bottom. Melim is looking for a triangle but Dingo pushes his legs off easily.
Dingo lands a couple of elbows. Melim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dingo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Melim is proving hard to escape from. Dingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Melim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dingo trying to control but Melim is working from the bottom. Melim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dingo drops back looking for a leg! Melim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melim manages to kick Dingo off! Dingo jumps back into Melim's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Melim working for a triangle but Dingo defends it easily.
Dingo is looking to stand up but Melim won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Melim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Melim working for a triangle but Dingo defends it easily.
Dingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melim wants to sweep here but Dingo controlling him for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dingo 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Melim dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcio Melim's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dingo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Melim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dingo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melim, into his guard. Dingo landing some decent shots from guard. Dingo looking to pass the guard. Melim has an active guard here but Dingo has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dingo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Melim controls his leg. Marcio Melim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dingo seems to be working for a kimura but Melim defends the submission attempt. Dingo wants to stand up but Melim has a hold of him and won't allow it. Melim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Melim is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dingo pulls his head out easily. Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Melim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dingo.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dingo throws a body punch but Melim moves out of range. Melim shoots in and bounces Dingo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Melim forces his way into half guard. Melim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melim is trying to work for a kimura but Dingo is defending well.
Melim is working for a kimura but Dingo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dingo wants to get back to his feet. Melim is looking for a kimura here.
Melim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melim is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dingo is in trouble now - Melim has advanced to mount! Melim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dingo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Melim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dingo is now in Melim's guard. A big mistake from Melim there, giving up the dominant position! Melim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Melim looking for a guillotine here but Dingo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Melim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcio Melim's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dingo misses with a takedown attempt and Melim counters with a nice double leg into guard. Melim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Melim 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. Melim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dingo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Melim is squirming around, avoiding Dingo's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dingo throwing strikes here but Melim is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Melim regains half guard. Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Melim is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dingo pulls his head out easily. Melim looking for submissions off his back. Dingo working the head and body with strikes. Dingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melim's head. Melim looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Melim actively working from the bottom here. Dingo lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Melim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Melim is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dingo rolls with it to try and escape but Melim cranks on the arm and Dingo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcio Melim!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snouka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snouka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CURTIS MAYFIELD - SUPERFLY . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Snouka! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Georgsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Snouka keeps the fight on the outside. Georgsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snouka. Danga de danga de dang - Georgsen scores with a four punch combination! Georgsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Georgsen throws a right hand that Snouka ducks under and follows up with a left that Snouka also avoids with ease. Georgsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georgsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snouka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgsen.
Snouka circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Georgsen misses. Georgsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Snouka swats away the attempt to clinch by Georgsen. Snouka misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Georgsen tries to clinch up. Georgsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snouka. Snouka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Georgsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snouka lands with a straight right. Georgsen didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut. Snouka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Georgsen pushes Snouka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Snouka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Snouka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Snouka takes a little break here. Georgsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Snouka trying to control the position but Georgsen is working away. Georgsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Snouka has just dragged him back down to the mat. Georgsen 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Georgsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Snouka has closed the distance and engaged Georgsen in a clinch.
Snouka blocks an elbow strike. Georgsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snouka gets control of Georgsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snouka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Georgsen wants to stand but Snouka has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Snouka has his foot on Georgsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georgsen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snouka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Snouka has his hands on Georgsen's head, controlling the position. Georgsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Georgsen is looking to stand up but Snouka won't let him. Snouka is working an open guard so Georgsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Georgsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Snouka circles away.
Snouka slips a straight right by Georgsen. Snouka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Georgsen's calf. Georgsen swinging wilding here.
Georgsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snouka moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snouka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jimmy Snouka has been cut. Georgsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Georgsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Georgsen trying to stall but Snouka improves his position.
Georgsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Georgsen misses with an elbow strike.
Snouka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Georgsen's face.
Snouka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgsen's elbow. Snouka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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 Hans Arne Georgsen will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Georgsen tries to clinch up and Snouka counters by clinching up. Snouka breaks the clinch.
Georgsen wants to clinch up but Snouka keeps it at a distance. Nice defenses there by Snouka. Georgsen wants to clinch. Georgsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Georgsen can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snouka looking to slow down the pace here. Georgsen lands with a short shot to the head. Georgsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snouka is trying to maintain a safe position but Georgsen gets an underhook and turns Snouka into the cage. Georgsen manages to break the clinch.
Georgsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snouka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Georgsen circles away. Georgsen moves in looking to clinch but Snouka pushes him off. Snouka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Georgsen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Snouka to the canvas! Snouka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Georgsen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Arne Georgsen! Hans Arne Georgsen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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