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A Clash of Kings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Mercury Prateado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Yoshida had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Mercury Prateado!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury Prateado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercury Prateado wants to clinch.
Yoshida stuns Mercury Prateado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ken Yoshida has been cut.
Mercury Prateado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Mercury Prateado misses with a series of wild punches.
Freddy Mercury Prateado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercury Prateado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercury Prateado wants to clinch.
Yoshida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mercury Prateado. That one must have hurt.
Yoshida gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury Prateado makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury Prateado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mercury Prateado is looking to stand back up but Yoshida counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mercury Prateado.
Mercury Prateado is trying to stand.
Yoshida wants to take a breather but Mercury Prateado is having none of it.
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercury Prateado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yoshida scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercury Prateado is just riding it out for now. Yoshida eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercury Prateado is trying to stand.
Yoshida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yoshida is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercury Prateado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercury Prateado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Mercury Prateado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yoshida winds up and cracks Mercury Prateado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Yoshida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mercury Prateado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mercury Prateado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercury Prateado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshida content to stall in guard here.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Mercury Prateado keeps moving.
Yoshida throws a strike but Mercury Prateado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mercury Prateado stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury Prateado wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshida trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mercury Prateado. Mercury Prateado obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercury Prateado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury Prateado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Mercury Prateado tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Mercury Prateado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercury Prateado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida stops Mercury Prateado from standing up.
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Mercury Prateado is working from the bottom.
Yoshida staying calm.
Yoshida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mercury Prateado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercury Prateado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yoshida is chipping away with strikes.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mercury Prateado has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yoshida lands some shots froms side control.
Yoshida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mercury Prateado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Yoshida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Yoshida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercury Prateado tries to clinch up.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercury Prateado is trying to defend but Yoshida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yoshida winds up and cracks Mercury Prateado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Mercury Prateado defends the submission attempt.
Yoshida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercury Prateado is just riding it out for now. Yoshida eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Mercury Prateado defends the submission attempt.
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Mercury Prateado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Yoshida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but Mercury Prateado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshida to get the leverage.
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Mercury Prateado is defending well.
Mercury Prateado is trying to stand back up but Yoshida is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mercury Prateado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mercury Prateado is holding on for now.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Mercury Prateado is defending well.
Yoshida thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mercury Prateado to regain full guard.
Freddy Mercury Prateado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mercury Prateado closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercury Prateado is trying to force a seperation but Yoshida has the dominant position.
Mercury Prateado lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yoshida as Mercury Prateado tries to tie him up.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
Yoshida keeps control of Mercury Prateado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshida is trying to force a seperation but Mercury Prateado has the dominant position.
Mercury Prateado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mercury Prateado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercury Prateado is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercury Prateado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yoshida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Ken Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercury Prateado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Mercury Prateado throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshida, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Yoshida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefrey Van Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maluco Doideira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefrey Van Bone!
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, Maluco Doideira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doideira lands a left and a right that send Van Bone crashing to the mat, dazed. Doideira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Van Bone is rocked!
It looks like Jefrey Van Bone has been cut.
Van Bone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doideira tries to bum rush Van Bone with a series of wild strikes but Van Bone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Van Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doideira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doideira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doideira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Bone seems to have got his legs back now.
Doideira prevents the takedown attempt.
Doideira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Doideira misses.
Doideira throws a series of punches but Van Bone moves out of range.
Doideira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doideira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doideira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Doideira there.
Doideira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doideira lands with a right and another and another! Van Bone is in big trouble! Doideira lands again and this time it's lights out for Van Bone! A quality knockout there for Doideira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maluco Doideira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panther del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Chromo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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, Panther del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perry Chromo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chromo feints a jab and as del Mexico dips his head, Chromo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches del Mexico right on the jaw! Timbeeer! del Mexico falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chromo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Perry Chromo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lemos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Wall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Lemos!
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, John Wall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemos misses with a kick to the body.
Lemos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lemos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lemos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lemos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemos prevents Wall from getting back to his feet.
Lemos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemos is keeping the position for now.
Lemos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall is looking to stand up but Lemos won't let him.
Lemos wants to sweep here but Wall controlling him for the moment.
Lemos is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wall scores with a leg kick.
Lemos tries to bum rush Wall with a series of wild strikes but Wall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lemos.
Wall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemos avoids the head kick by Wall.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
Lemos is breathing heavily.
Wall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemos misses with a leg kick
and Wall counters with a leg kick.
Wall lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lucas Lemos has been cut.
Lemos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wall lands a big head kick that sends Lemos tumbling to the mat! Wall takes a step backwards and waves Lemos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lemos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall misses with a head kick.
Oh Lemos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall misses with a head kick.
Lemos avoids the head kick by Wall.
Lemos seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wall, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall feints and then cracks Lemos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemos down.
Wall throws a lazy head kick
and Lemos counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wall.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wall scores with a head kick.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wall lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
Wall throws a sloppy head kick and Lemos moves out of range easily.
Lemos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lemos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Wall.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemos misses with the body kick
and Wall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lemos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wall pinned against the cage. Wall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lemos shoots for a double leg takedown but Wall sprawls well. He's pushed Lemos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wall.
John Wall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Wall.
Lemos misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lemos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wall connects with a high kick.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wall.
Lemos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wall throws a sloppy head kick and Lemos moves out of range easily.
Wall throws a sloppy head kick and Lemos moves out of range easily.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall cracks the inside of Lemos's front leg.
Wall scores with a leg kick.
Lemos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lemos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucas Lemos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Wall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wall scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a head kick but Lemos moves out of range.
Lemos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wall scores with a head kick.
Wall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemos's head.
Lemos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Wall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
Lemos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall working to try and regain half guard.
Lemos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wall is looking to escape.
Lemos thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lemos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lemos throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lemos throws a head kick that misses
and Wall counters with a big head kick but Lemos shrugs it off.
Lemos throws a head kick that misses
and Wall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wall feints and then cracks Lemos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemos down.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemos avoids the head kick by Wall.
Wall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemos's head.
Lemos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lemos clinches but Wall breaks the clinch
and Wall counters with a low kick, right behind Lemos 's knee.
Wall throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemos's head.
Wall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Lemos down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wall.
Wall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lemos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wall.
Lemos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wall throws a head kick that misses
and Lemos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemos dips to his left and cracks Wall with an uppercut!
Wall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemos scores with a hook to the body. Wall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wall thumps Lemos with a low kick.
Wall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemos.
Lemos tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucas Lemos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lemos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemos tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall leaves Lemos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lemos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemos misses with a straight left.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Lemos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
Wall scores with a head kick.
Wall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wall lands with a slapping head kick.
Wall misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Lemos misses
and Wall counters with a head kick.
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas Lemos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemos throws a hook but Wall avoids it easily.
Wall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lemos takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Wall misses
and Lemos counters with a series of strikes. Wall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wall is looking to slow Lemos down with leg kicks.
John Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemos throws a sloppy head kick
and Wall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Popadopalous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash McPuggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popadopalous's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Theme from Rocky. Flash McPuggins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Popadopalous!
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, Flash McPuggins!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popadopalous slips under a jab from McPuggins.
Popadopalous throws a looping overhand right but McPuggins ducks down to avoid it.
Popadopalous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popadopalous takes one to the side of the head.
Popadopalous misses with a hook. McPuggins ducked under it nicely.
McPuggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McPuggins misses with a jab to the body
and Popadopalous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popadopalous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPuggins misses with a body shot.
McPuggins looks gassed!
Popadopalous misses with a double jab.
McPuggins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Popadopalous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Flash McPuggins has been cut.
Popadopalous scores with a decent looking hook.
McPuggins is rocked!
Popadopalous is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! McPuggins hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apollo Popadopalous!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skid Row - 18 And Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Wheat!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Harry Cole has been cut.
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole avoids the head kick by Wheat.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Wheat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wheat lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Wheat takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cole is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Wheat.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Wheat.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Wheat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wheat just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Wheat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Wheat lands with a slapping head kick.
Wheat misses with a wild body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wheat! Cole is out on his feet! Wheat rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cole is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cole is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Wheat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassandra Kazenzakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassandra Kazenzakis 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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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
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, Cassandra Kazenzakis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazenzakis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Need has time to react.
Kazenzakis lands the left hand.
Need looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kazenzakis!
Kazenzakis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Need tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kazenzakis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazenzakis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Need controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need keeps control of the position as Kazenzakis tries to break free.
Need trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need has the hooks in. Kazenzakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Need is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kazenzakis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Need controls the position.
Kazenzakis is in bad spot here.
Need working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Kazenzakis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazenzakis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kazenzakis is trying to reverse the position but instead Need has taken his back - oops!
Need has the hooks in. Kazenzakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Need. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazenzakis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Need's guard. Nice work there by Kazenzakis.
Kazenzakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Need swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazenzakis has gone for a leg lock! Need slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazenzakis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Need ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazenzakis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazenzakis lands with an uppercut that bounces Need off the cage and back into rage.
Kazenzakis misses the jab.
Kazenzakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Need tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazenzakis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Need somewhat.
Need lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cassandra Kazenzakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Need shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazenzakis has his foot on Need's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Need works his way back into a safe position though.
Need not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazenzakis is looking for a triangle here but Need uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazenzakis looks gassed!
Kazenzakis is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazenzakis looking for a sweep but Need has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kazenzakis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Need controlling the pace for now.
Kazenzakis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazenzakis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Need throws a series of punches but Kazenzakis moves out of range.
Kazenzakis cracks Need with a good jab.
Kazenzakis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Need's hands.
Kazenzakis tries to bum rush Need with a series of wild strikes but Need uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Need swinging wilding here.
Need rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazenzakis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Need throws a right and a left that Kazenzakis avoids nicely.
Need throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Need fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazenzakis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Need to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Need passes Kazenzakis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazenzakis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Need pulls his head out easily.
Kazenzakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Need wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazenzakis keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kazenzakis trying to get back to full guard but Need takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Need stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Need scores with a jab. Kazenzakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Cassandra Kazenzakis has been cut.
Kazenzakis throws a hook but Need avoids it easily.
Kazenzakis throws the left hand but Need avoids the punch easily.
Kazenzakis tries to bum rush Need with a series of wild strikes but Need uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Need lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Need changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazenzakis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apollo Need overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazenzakis regains half guard.
Kazenzakis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Need seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazenzakis looking for submissions off his back.
Need looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazenzakis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Need pulls his head out easily.
Need performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazenzakis looking for subs from the bottom but Need mounts him!
Kazenzakis has given up his back.
Need keeps control of the position as Kazenzakis tries to break free.
Kazenzakis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Need's guard. Nice work there by Kazenzakis.
Need throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Need wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kazenzakis is looking to advance position but Need has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Need moves to back control.
Need controlling well, preventing Kazenzakis from escaping the position.
Need biding his time, controlling Kazenzakis.
Need's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Need lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kazenzakis.
Kazenzakis tries to escape but Need has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Kazenzakis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Need!
Kazenzakis staying busy and making it hard for Need to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cassandra Kazenzakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Need looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazenzakis is just out of range.
Need shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Need trying to control but Kazenzakis is having none of it.
Kazenzakis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazenzakis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Need stands up and beckons Kazenzakis to join him on the feet.
Nice jab there from Kazenzakis.
Apollo Need is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazenzakis looks to land a left hand but Need moved out of range nicely.
Kazenzakis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Need to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Need slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Need stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazenzakis wants to improve his position but Need is controlling well.
Need tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kazenzakis controls his leg.
Kazenzakis has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Need escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Need!
Kazenzakis is looking to reverse the position.
Need is looking to take a break and control but Kazenzakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazenzakis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Need is working to tighten is grip on Kazenzakis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kazenzakis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Need is really squeezing tight and eventually Kazenzakis passes out! Need breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Apollo Need!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuhma Teemu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CLICK CLICK BOOM kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuhma Teemu!
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, Helio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teemu throws a shot to the body.
Dos Santos feints and as Teemu raises his hands in defense, Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teemu has his hands on Dos Santos's head, controlling the position.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Teemu is keeping the position.
Teemu is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teemu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teemu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teemu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teemu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teemu!
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Dos Santos tries to bench press Teemu off him but Teemu keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teemu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teemu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Teemu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Teemu decides to stand back up. Teemu steps back and let's Dos Santos get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teemu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teemu scores with a jab to the body.
Teemu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teemu thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teemu.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Teemu against the cage.
Teemu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos decides to pull guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
Teemu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Teemu content to stall in guard here.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teemu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Teemu has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teemu's guard.
Teemu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Teemu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuhma Teemu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Teemu has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teemu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teemu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teemu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Teemu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
A jab from Dos Santos does it's job there.
Dos Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teemu sprawls well initially but Dos Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teemu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Dos Santos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teemu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but Teemu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dos Santos's guard.
Teemu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teemu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Teemu postures up.
Teemu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Teemu postures up.
Teemu won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Teemu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Teemu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teemu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Teemu eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Santos scores with the left hand. Teemu knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teemu has his takedown stuffed
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuhma Teemu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teemu working hard to break the clinch.
Teemu prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helio Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teemu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Teemu wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Teemu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teemu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushes Teemu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Teemu!
Dos Santos goes for an armbar but Teemu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teemu.
Teemu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Teemu trying to control the position.
Teemu working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Teemu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Teemu's closed guard. He's half up but Teemu has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Teemu pivots and extends the arm, Dos Santos falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Teemu! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuhma Teemu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Hifana - Wamono as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloat Gresham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Good Day!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Gresham slams his shin into Day's torso.
Day looks to throw a body kick
and Gresham counters with a nice leg kick.
Gresham throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gresham manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Day misses
and Gresham counters with a body kick that stops Day in his tracks momentarily.
Day throws a body punch but Gresham moves out of range.
Gresham throws a head kick that misses.
Gresham tries a head kick but it misses.
Gresham tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gresham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Gresham.
Gresham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gresham checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Gresham.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gresham throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Gresham misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gresham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gresham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Day to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gresham 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.
Gresham has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Day doesn't defend quickly enough and Gresham has managed to lock this one up! Can Day escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gresham on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sloat Gresham!
Sloat Gresham is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: Rock You Like A Hurricane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Yankee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
A good leg kick by Yankee.
Yankee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yankee is looking to score with low kicks.
Steele throws a body punch but Yankee moves out of range.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Steele misses
and Yankee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yankee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yankee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yankee defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yankee blocks a jab.
Zacharia Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yankee counters with a good, hard body kick but Steele shrugs it off.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses.
Steele tries a low kick but Yankee avoids it.
Yankee lands with a slapping head kick.
Yankee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele throws a jab when Yankee was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yankee counters with a head kick.
Yankee misses with a head kick.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yankee throws a head kick that half lands.
Yankee dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Yankee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yankee throws a sloppy head kick
and Steele counters with a good low kick that Yankee was not able to check.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yankee as he jumps to the side.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele blocks a head kick by Yankee.
Yankee clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee misses with an elbow over the top.
Yankee wants to stall.
Steele tries a body shot but Yankee blocks it.
Yankee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Yankee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele sizes up Yankee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yankee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Yankee ducks down to avoid it.
Yankee tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim Yankee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Yankee saw that one coming.
Yankee lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Steele checks a low kick from Yankee.
Steele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jim Yankee has been cut.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Yankee slips the punch.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Yankee moved out of range.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yankee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks a head kick by Yankee.
Yankee takes one to the chin there.
Steele tries to clinch up
and Yankee counters with a nice body kick.
Yankee ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Yankee tries a head kick but it misses.
Yankee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yankee.
Yankee misses with a body kick.
Yankee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Yankee's head but Yankee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yankee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yankee walks into a left hand.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yankee clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankee is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yankee breaks the clinch.
Steele looks for a takedown but Yankee sprawls well.
Jim Yankee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharia Steele.
Yankee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele throws a right and a left that Yankee avoids nicely.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele lands a head kick. Yankee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steele tries to clinch up
and Yankee counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yankee lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Yankee stalls.
Steele tries to pull guard but Yankee won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Yankee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Yankee backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yankee.
Yankee takes one on the button.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steele lands a head kick. Yankee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yankee is rocked!
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Yankee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele blocks a head kick by Yankee.
Yankee seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yankee was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele takes a swing at Yankee's ribcage but misses.
Steele wants to slow Yankee down by chopping away at his legs.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yankee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yankee throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yankee.
Yankee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Steele misses
and Yankee moves into the clinch.
Steele jumps guard and drags Yankee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Yankee from controlling successfully.
Steele has his foot on Yankee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yankee works his way back into a safe position though.
Yankee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Yankee defends easily.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele looking to control.
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.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yankee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Steele Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yankee's back instead.
Steele has managed to slip his arm under Yankee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Yankee is tapping out! Submission win for Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zacharia Steele!
Zacharia Steele is the new welterweight champion!
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