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GPC 10: Selvageria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aroon Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheep Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane has chosen 2pac-Gangsters paradise as his entrance music. Aroon Ricard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Aroon Ricard!
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, Sheep Shane!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricard momentarily.
Shane throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard misses with a body punch
enabling Shane to counter with a crisp jab.
Shane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Shane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Shane.
Sheep Shane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shane.
A jab from Shane does it's job there.
Ricard is rocked!
Shane swinging wilding here.
Shane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shane as he jumps to the side.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane misses with an uppercut.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Shane.
Shane throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Ricard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ricard lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard 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.
Shane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane wants to sweep here but Ricard controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shane throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard slips a jab from Shane.
Shane scores with a jab.
Ricard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shane misses.
Shane throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Shane.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aroon Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Shane as Ricard shoots in.
Shane with a jab.
Shane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricard.
Ricard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ricard showed some decent athleticism there.
Shane moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shane has escaped and now he's on top!
Ricard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shane passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shane is working for a kimura but Ricard is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheep Shane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ricard backs up against the cage.
Shane misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shane throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Shane. Beautiful body shot.
Shane misses with an uppercut.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Shane circles away easily
enabling Shane to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shane.
A combination from Shane does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Shane.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shane as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Ricard dodges the punch combination from Shane.
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aroon Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard dodges the punch combination from Shane.
Shane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheep Shane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shane is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Shane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Shane keeps moving.
Ricard preventing the sweep.
Shane working for a triangle but Ricard defends it easily.
Ricard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ricard has Shane in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking for a triangle here but Shane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shane works to advance to full mount. Ricard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ricard stops Shane from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ricard is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ricard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ricard trying to control here.
Ricard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricard trying to control but Shane postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheep Shane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ricard dodges the punch combination from Shane.
Shane misses with a wild combination.
Shane stalks Ricard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ricard's face. Ricard staggers backwards, shaken.
Shane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricard. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ricard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shane dives on top into guard.
Shane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane passes Ricard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricard wants to get back to full guard.
Shane blocks the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard wants to improve his position but Shane is controlling well.
Shane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shane.
Shane is working for a kimura but Ricard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ricard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aroon Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura but Shane is defending well.
Ricard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard trying to control from Shane's half guard. Shane has other ideas though and has regained full 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.
Ricard preventing the sweep.
Shane is looking for a triangle but Ricard pushes his legs off easily.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard stands and throws Shane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricard works to advance to full mount. Shane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shane is looking to improve his position but Ricard isn't that keen on the idea.
Aroon Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheep Shane.
I've got Shane 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Sheep Shane!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Sheep Shane!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sheep Shane!
Sheep Shane wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Messias Enrrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teco Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messias Enrrique is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Messias Enrrique!
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, Teco Coelho!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coelho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coelho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coelho misses with the combination.
Enrrique stuffs the takedown attempt from Coelho. Coelho gets slowly back to his feet.
Coelho feints and as Enrrique raises his hands in defense, Coelho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coelho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Enrrique is proving hard to escape from.
Coelho trying to control but Enrrique is working from the bottom.
Coelho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Enrrique has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Coelho manages to get his head free but now Enrrique has transitioned to an armbar! Coelho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Enrrique! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Messias Enrrique!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobber Chamberpot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Blake looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jobber Chamberpot!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberpot misses with the combination.
A head kick lands from Blake that sends Chamberpot to the canvas. Chamberpot tries to scramble back to his feet but Blake brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Jobber Chamberpot has been cut.
Chamberpot can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chamberpot tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Blake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chamberpot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blake but great work by Chamberpot.
Chamberpot decides to stand back up. Chamberpot steps back and let's Blake get back to his feet.
Chamberpot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamberpot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chamberpot is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chamberpot down to the mat. Chamberpot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Chamberpot both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Chamberpot. That snapped Blake's head back.
Chamberpot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chamberpot duly obliges.
Chamberpot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blake is staying active underneath Chamberpot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blake tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chamberpot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chamberpot wants to control the pace but Blake is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberpot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chamberpot looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberpot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blake controlling the position for now.
Blake manages to get to full guard.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chamberpot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blake is tightening it up a little... Chamberpot has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chamberpot reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chamberpot taps out! nice BJJ there by Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Blake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ravese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ravese comes to the cage accompanied by Shining Down. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Ravese!
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, Lauro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ravese looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ravese is looking to regain half guard here but Henrique keeps moving and retains side control.
Henrique working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ravese regains half guard, as Henrique was trying to land strikes.
Henrique is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ravese defends it well.
Henrique seems to be working for a kimura but Ravese defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique wants to pass the guard but Ravese is defending well.
Henrique stalling away here and it's allowed Ravese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Henrique trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henrique with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ravese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henrique has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henrique forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ravese regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ravese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrique.
Henrique wants to control from the top but Ravese keeps moving.
Henrique has gone for a leg lock! Ravese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henrique's guard.
Henrique looks gassed!
Henrique manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ravese is on top in guard.
Henrique working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ravese has passed into half guard!
Ravese is trying to work for a kimura but Henrique is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henrique sees it coming and defends easily.
Henrique manages to get to full guard.
Ravese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henrique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Ravese will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henrique feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ravese working for a triangle but Henrique defends it easily.
Henrique is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ravese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ravese has escaped and now he's on top!
Henrique has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ravese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henrique.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henrique, who protects the arm well.
Henrique regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique is trying to stand back up but Ravese is controlling him
Ravese is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henrique actively working from the bottom here.
Henrique throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Ravese manages to pass to side control.
Henrique is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ravese is trying to get an arm triangle but Henrique is defending well.
Henrique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henrique manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henrique is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henrique.
Nick Ravese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henrique thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ravese to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ravese dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ravese.
Henrique wants to get back to his feet.
Ravese in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Henrique is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Ravese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Pierre!
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, Fabricio Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Ruas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pierre is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ruas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruas shrugs it off.
Ruas reaches up to try and control the position but Pierre seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ruas rolls and tries to escape and now Pierre has his back!
Pierre looking for the RNC.
Pierre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruas for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looking to break Ruas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ruas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pierre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruas just trying to survive but Pierre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pierre has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ruas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pierre gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Pierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luan Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa's entrance music is Voodoo Child. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Sousa!
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, Yoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Sousa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sousa misses with a takedown
and Machida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sousa's guard.
Machida prevents Sousa from getting back to his feet.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa is working an open guard so Machida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sousa drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Machida drags the fight down to the ground.
Machida is pulling down on Sousa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sousa, at least for the moment.
Sousa wants to stand but Machida has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sousa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machida controlling from mount.
Machida wants to finish this one by submission but Sousa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machida.
Sousa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to finish Sousa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sousa!
Machida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sousa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sousa 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.
Machida in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sousa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Machida controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Machida has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sousa is trying to stand up.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Sousa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.
Sousa wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sousa is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
Sousa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Machida has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sousa's body.
Sousa wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoto Machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sousa counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Machida is adopting a defensive guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoto Machida just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida motions for Sousa to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa gets caught flat footed, as Machida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Sousa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machida is controlling him.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machida trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sousa's guard now.
Machida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sousa, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Luan Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sousa feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoto Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa kicks off Machida and gets to his feet.
Sousa shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa gets to his feet. Machida looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Sousa sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Sousa tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sousa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida fails with the takedown
and Sousa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida tries to pull guard but Sousa holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida clinches but Sousa breaks the clinch
and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sousa.
Machida has clasped his hands together around Sousa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Machida decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sousa to his feet.
Machida looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sousa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machida has Sousa in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa is looking to stand up but Machida won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sousa fails to land the takedown.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sousa but Sousa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida tries for a takedown but Sousa circles away easily
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Sousa is very close to passing his half guard.
Sousa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machida to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Luan Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Sousa missing with knees to the body.
Sousa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sousa prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Sousa won't allow it.
Sousa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sousa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Sousa keeps him there for the moment.
Sousa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Sousa misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
Sousa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Machida moves forwards but Sousa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sousa but Sousa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sousa circles away.
Sousa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Machida forces Sousa back against the cage and clinches.
Sousa slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sousa as Machida shoots in.
Sousa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Sousa is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is pressing down on Sousa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sousa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Sousa.
Machida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sousa lands a knee to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Sousa has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luan Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Yoto Machida!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Yoto Machida!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Yoto Machida!
Yoto Machida wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Guandelino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashid has chosen i kill people as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Guandelino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Rashid!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rashid swats away the attempt to clinch by Guandelino.
Guandelino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rashid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guandelino tries to clinch up but Rashid circles away and keeps his distance.
Rashid clinches with his opponent.
Rashid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guandelino darts in trying to clinch
and Rashid counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guandelino!
Guandelino is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rashid lands a nice shot to the head.
Rashid landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashid controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guandelino wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rashid landing punches.
Rashid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rashid with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guandelino's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rashid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guandelino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rashid on the ground.
Guandelino wants to get back to his feet.
Rashid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guandelino somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rashid scores a takedown into full mount!
Rashid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guandelino squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Guandelino is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Guandelino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rashid.
Guandelino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guandelino tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guandelino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rashid locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Guandelino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Rashid!
Mo Rashid is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Ziegler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Mindless Self Indulgence - Bitches. Ziegler has chosen The Game Nightmare as his entrance music. Owen Ziegler 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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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Owen Ziegler!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziegler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado moves nicely into side control.
Ziegler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Ziegler has control of the leg.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Ziegler wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position.
Ziegler not doing much here.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziegler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Ziegler defends easily.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Ziegler from controlling successfully.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado is working an open guard so Ziegler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Machado shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegler is retaining full guard.
Ziegler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Ziegler is keeping the position.
Ziegler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Ziegler is keeping the position.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Ziegler is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ziegler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziegler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziegler decides to stand back up. Ziegler steps back and let's Machado get back to his feet.
Ziegler rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Ziegler lands a takedown into guard.
Machado looking for a triangle here. Ziegler is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ziegler is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Machado!
Helio Machado retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Abdulsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Abdulsson 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
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, Abdul Abdulsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulsson moves away from the strike by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdulsson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallakowski.
Abdulsson checks a low kick from Wallakowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Abdulsson blocks the leg kick.
Abdulsson drops his shoulder and cracks Wallakowski with a huge uppercut! Wallakowski goes down! Can Abdulsson finish him?
It looks like Bruce Wallakowski has been cut.
Abdulsson preventing the sweep.
Wallakowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallakowski tries to get out of the position.
Abdulsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallakowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Abdulsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wallakowski trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulsson wants to control but Wallakowski is keeping him busy.
Abdulsson tries to pass to full mount but Wallakowski defends it.
Wallakowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdulsson on the ground.
Wallakowski has one foot on Abdulsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abdulsson misses with a body shot.
Abdulsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallakowski ducks under a wild hook from Abdulsson.
Wallakowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdulsson drops his shoulder and cracks Wallakowski with a huge uppercut! Wallakowski goes down! Can Abdulsson finish him?
Wallakowski is rocked!
Wallakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdulsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallakowski is keeping the position for now.
Wallakowski keeping moving, preventing Abdulsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallakowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Abdulsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdulsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallakowski is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski moves in looking to clinch but Abdulsson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Abdulsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wallakowski'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.
A bone on bone clash there as Abdulsson blocks the leg kick.
Wallakowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallakowski tries to score with a low kick but Abdulsson moves his leg out of the way.
Wallakowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdulsson.
Abdulsson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abdulsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallakowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallakowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallakowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski misses with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdulsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallakowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdulsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abdulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but Wallakowski won't allow it.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Abdulsson.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdulsson's defenses.
Wallakowski landing knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski missing with knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wallakowski.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallakowski throws an elbow that misses.
Wallakowski trying to land knees to the body.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Abdulsson's ribcage.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdulsson's defenses.
Abdulsson jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Abdulsson around his waist. Abdulsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abdulsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallakowski has him pressed against the cage.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Abdulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski missing with knees to the body.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Abdulsson's ribcage.
Wallakowski misses with a knee to the head.
Abdulsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdulsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abdulsson fails to pull guard.
Wallakowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallakowski tries to stall but Abdulsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdulsson wants to break free but Wallakowski has control.
Abdulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdulsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallakowski smiles and moves away.
Wallakowski moves in looking to clinch but Abdulsson pushes him off.
Abdulsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallakowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski ducks under a wild hook from Abdulsson.
Wallakowski slips under a jab from Abdulsson.
Abdul Abdulsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Abdulsson misses.
Abdulsson misses with a looping left.
Abdulsson missing with a left hand there. Wallakowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdulsson misses with a hook to the body
and Wallakowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdulsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Abdulsson throws a jab when Wallakowski was well out of range.
Wallakowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abdulsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallakowski ducks under a wild hook from Abdulsson.
Abdulsson misses with a shot to the body
and Wallakowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wallakowski tries to land a knee to the head but Abdulsson blocks with his arms.
Abdulsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abdulsson is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wallakowski.
Abdulsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallakowski finish him?
Wallakowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdulsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallakowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdulsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallakowski effectively controlling the action here.
Wallakowski misses with a knee strike.
Wallakowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallakowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdulsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski looking to throw knees to the head but Abdulsson is blocking nicely.
Wallakowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallakowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski looking to throw knees to the head but Abdulsson is blocking nicely.
Wallakowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdulsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallakowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallakowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wallakowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Abdulsson misses.
Abdulsson misses with a straight right.
Wallakowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Abdulsson.
Abdulsson misses with a straight left.
Abdulsson seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Abdulsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdulsson misses with a looping right.
Abdulsson looks to throw the jab but Wallakowski is out of range.
Abdulsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdulsson.
Abdulsson throws a hook to the side of Wallakowski's head but Wallakowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallakowski misses with a head kick.
Wallakowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdulsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdulsson throws a hook but Wallakowski avoids it easily.
Wallakowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abdulsson is able to avoid easily.
Abdulsson throws a big shot that misses.
Abdulsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallakowski.
Abdulsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallakowski's hands.
Abdulsson throws a looping overhand right but Wallakowski ducks down to avoid it.
Wallakowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallakowski defending well as Abdulsson loads up on a big left hand.
Wallakowski throws a chopping leg kick but Abdulsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wallakowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdulsson.
Wallakowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallakowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdulsson checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bruce Wallakowski's cut is getting worse.
Wallakowski staying out of range there.
Wallakowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Wallakowski.
Abdulsson lands a right hook to the body.
Wallakowski misses the shot to the body.
Wallakowski lands a high kick!
Abdulsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abdulsson cracks Wallakowski with a big right hand and Wallakowski goes down!
Oh Wallakowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallakowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdulsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallakowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdulsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Abdulsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wallakowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abdulsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdulsson swings for the body but Wallakowski moves out of range.
A big right from Abdulsson misses.
Abdulsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wallakowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdulsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdulsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallakowski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a high kick!
Wallakowski tries to clinch up.
Abdulsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallakowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but Wallakowski won't allow it.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Abdulsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdulsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallakowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wallakowski landing knees to the body.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but Wallakowski won't allow it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wallakowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but Wallakowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdulsson drops back down to his feet.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Abdulsson.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wallakowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdulsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Wallakowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abdulsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallakowski has him pressed against the cage.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wallakowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Abdulsson jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Abdulsson around his waist. Abdulsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Abdulsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallakowski tries to stall but Abdulsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdulsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallakowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdulsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdulsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallakowski has him pressed against the cage.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Abdulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski is pushing Abdulsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Abdulsson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Wallakowski, and another! Abdulsson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bruce Wallakowski!
Bruce Wallakowski retains his light heavyweight title!
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