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AFC 75 - Steven vs. Dent II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Shumway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pika Kalei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Shumway!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shumway.
Kalei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shumway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shumway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalei misses with a straight right.
Kalei blocks a jab.
Kalei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shumway tries to clinch but Kalei is having none of it.
Shumway tries to land a front kick but Kalei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shumway manages to avoid it.
Kalei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shumway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalei misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shumway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shumway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalei is looking for a kimura but Shumway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalei to get the leverage.
Shumway is trying to maintain the position but Kalei is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shumway pushes Kalei off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalei misses with an uppercut.
Shumway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalei lands a knee to the head.
Kalei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shumway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalei is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalei has escaped and now he's on top!
Shumway looks gassed!
Kalei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalei works over Shumway with some ground and pound from guard.
Shumway working for a triangle but Kalei defends it easily.
Kalei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalei scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalei throwing shots but Shumway is blocking nicely.
Kalei throwing shots but Shumway is blocking nicely.
Shumway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalei scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalei lands with a punch from half guard.
Kalei is pressing down on Shumway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shumway is holding on for now.
Kalei drops an elbow to the side of Shumway's head.
Kalei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalei lands a nice short elbow.
Kalei is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalei 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalei postures up and lands a big shot to Shumway's brow.
Kalei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shumway's head.
Shumway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shumway can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shumway!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalei looking to finish Shumway with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shumway!
Kalei lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shumway hang on?
Kalei lands with some strikes.
Kalei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kalei is going olschool here, as he tries to force Shumway to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shumway shrugs it off.
Kalei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shumway looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shumway tries to hold on but Kalei postures up.
Shumway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pika Kalei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kalei misses with the combination.
Kalei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalei lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shumway keeping moving, preventing Kalei from controlling successfully.
Kalei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalei postures up.
Kalei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalei is pushing down on Shumway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shumway is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalei has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shumway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalei working Shumway over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei slips a nice elbow through Shumway's hands, connecting with Shumway's forehead.
Kalei slips a nice elbow through Shumway's hands, connecting with Shumway's forehead.
Kalei 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.
Kalei wants to take a breather but Shumway is having none of it.
Kalei prevents Shumway from improving his position.
Kalei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shumway is staying active underneath Kalei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shumway trying to control but Kalei postures up.
Shumway is trying to escape back to his feet but Kalei uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shumway some visible discomfort.
Kalei cracks Shumway with a big elbow.
Shumway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kalei landing a few strikes.
Shumway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shumway gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shumway is bucking up trying to escape but Kalei cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Shumway that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kalei working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kalei avoids the attempt from Shumway to control.
Shumway flails away from the bottom, looking to strike but he's give an arm to his opponent... uh oh. Kalei wraps up the arm in an instant and pivots for an armbar! Tap or snap time - Shumway decides to tap! Lovely submission by Kalei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pika Kalei!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiron Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - "State Your Name". 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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, Kiron Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Menezes.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Menezes was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Menezes wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menezes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menezes dives on top into guard.
Menezes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia looks gassed!
Menezes is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia has his foot on Menezes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menezes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menezes wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menezes gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
Menezes misses with a double jab.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menezes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Menezes is surviving well by controlling Garcia's body position as best he can.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Menezes is having none of it.
Garcia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Menezes is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Menezes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menezes misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Menezes thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menezes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Kiron Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Menezes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menezes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menezes's head.
Garcia winds up and cracks Menezes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia passes to full mount!
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menezes is looking to escape.
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Menezes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Menezes tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Menezes is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is going olschool here, as he tries to force Menezes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Menezes shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes blocking the ground and pound.
Garcia wants to take Menezes's back but he can't do it this time.
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Menezes turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia working for a triangle but Menezes defends it easily.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Menezes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia feints and as Menezes raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Menezes.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Menezes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menezes tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia has his foot on Menezes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menezes works his way back into a safe position though.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia pushes a forearm under Menezes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Menezes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Garcia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po's entrance music is Meatloaf - In The Land Of The Pigs... A fine choice. Tong Po had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a leg kick but Cambiasso moved away.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po wants to clinch.
Po misses with a head kick.
Cambiasso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso dives in and grabs Po's left leg, looking for a takedown. Po pushes down on Cambiasso's head and hops out.
Po tries to clinch up.
Cambiasso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po is looking to clinch.
Cambiasso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cambiasso misses with a kick to the body.
Po lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cambiasso looks gassed!
Po has managed to clinch.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Po holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Po landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po lands a nice knee to the body.
Po has Cambiasso pushed against the cage.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Esteban Cambiasso's cut even more.
Po lands an elbow that stopped Cambiasso in his tracks for a moment.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po throws an elbow but it misses.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Cambiasso avoids the damage to the body.
Cambiasso letting Po take a breather here.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po stalling.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cambiasso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cambiasso is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
Cambiasso takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Esteban Cambiasso's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Po gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Po lands a knee to the body.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Esteban Cambiasso's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cambiasso's face.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Esteban Cambiasso's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tong Po!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mic Swick!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swick is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Swick circles away and we're back to standing.
Swick swinging wilding here.
Swick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Swick misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Swick misses with a body shot.
Swick swinging wilding here.
Swick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swick swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Swick.
Swick misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick throws out a powerful jab.
Swick throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Swick misses with a straight right.
Swick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie motions for Swick to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swick.
Swick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swick.
A combination from Swick does no damage.
Good exchange - Swick coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swick throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swick lands with a cross.
Swick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swick waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Swick cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Swick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swick.
Swick clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Swick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swick, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie working for a submission but Swick is keeping him at bay.
Swick wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Swick is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Swick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Swick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Swick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swick throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Swick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Swick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swick cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Swick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Swick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Swick.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Swick with a nice cross.
Swick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swick misses with a wild combination.
Swick swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Swick throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swick misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Swick.
Swick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Swick slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swick throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swick.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swick misses with a series of wild punches.
Swick misses with a series of wild punches.
Swick throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Swick shows good takedown defense.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swick throws out the jab.
Swick throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Swick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swick throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Swick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swick throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swick lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swick as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swick throws out the jab.
Mic Swick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mic Swick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swick as he jumps to the side.
Gracie moves out of range as Swick strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Swick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swick!
Swick misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Swick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swick misses with a straight right.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swick gets full guard.
Swick looking to control.
Swick is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Swick breaks from the clinch.
Gracie slips under a jab from Swick.
Swick tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swick throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Swick scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Swick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Swick is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Swick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Swick is keeping the position.
Swick pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Swick scores with a four punch combination!
Mic Swick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swick throws a one two combo.
Swick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swick swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Swick lands a two punch combo.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swick is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Swick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Swick is looking to escape.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swick is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mic Swick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swick 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mic Swick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis Warren's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Turd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warren sprawls well. Warren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warren's waist but Warren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren scores with a nice body kick.
Turd Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Warren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Warren connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warren swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Warren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Warren lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warren lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warren throws a head kick that half lands.
Lewis Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johnson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Warren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Turd Johnson has been cut.
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!
Warren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Warren lands a high kick!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warren misses the jab.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Warren, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warren swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Turd Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Warren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warren stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warren. That one must have hurt.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lewis Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warren.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren lands a high kick!
Turd Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blood Brothers. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Reis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Reis!
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Reis is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hall looks calm but he's in trouble here. Reis gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hall is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Reis lets go of the hold and Hall can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Reis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm by Darude. Matti Kuusela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuusela shoots for a takedown but Mclovin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuusela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mclovin but Mclovin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedor Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
Mclovin forces Kuusela back against the cage and clinches.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuusela fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuusela shoots in for a takedown but Mclovin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuusela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuusela.
Nice body kick from Mclovin.
Kuusela looks gassed!
Mclovin looks to land a combination but Kuusela avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Mclovin lands but Kuusela takes it in his stride.
Kuusela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuusela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclovin pinned against the cage. Mclovin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclovin as he avoids it easily.
Mclovin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuusela did well to prevent Mclovin getting side control.
Kuusela tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mclovin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kuusela takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mclovin.
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!
Mclovin drives through and clinches with Kuusela against the cage.
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mclovin wants to stand but Kuusela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuusela wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuusela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mclovin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuusela's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mclovin defends well.
Mclovin tries to stand but Kuusela is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mclovin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuusela sprawls well initially but Mclovin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuusela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mclovin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mclovin's back!
Well, with Kuusela on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mclovin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Mclovin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuusela is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuusela is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mclovin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuusela has got his arm under Mclovin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mclovin has spun round into Kuusela's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mclovin stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mclovin passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Mclovin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuusela swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin drives through and clinches with Kuusela against the cage.
Kuusela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mclovin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuusela wants a takedown but no success here.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Kuusela misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice body kick.
Mclovin rushes Kuusela and presses him up against the cage.
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuusela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mclovin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fedor Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
Mclovin stands up and waves to Kuusela to follow him.
Mclovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuusela misses with a takedown
and Mclovin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuusela's guard.
Kuusela isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mclovin stacks Kuusela on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mclovin!
Mclovin decides to stand back up.
Matti Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela moves forwards but Mclovin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuusela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mclovin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mclovin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuusela is being controlled here.
Kuusela tries to buck Mclovin off but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela has his takedown stuffed
and Mclovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuusela's guard now.
Mclovin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclovin 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.
Mclovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuusela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuusela lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuusela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mclovin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuusela slips nicely into half guard.
Mclovin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusela.
Kuusela seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mclovin reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuusela's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Mclovin dominated that second round.
That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclovin with a jab.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuusela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mclovin misses with a few strikes there.
Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mclovin.
Kuusela throws a big shot that misses.
Kuusela tries to bum rush Mclovin with a series of wild strikes but Mclovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela tries for a takedown but Mclovin circles away easily
and Mclovin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuusela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuusela shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mclovin.
Mclovin is pressed up against the cage. Kuusela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mclovin down to the mat. Mclovin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fedor Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a head kick!
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuusela can do to turn this around?
Mclovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kuusela!
Mclovin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mclovin misses with the combination.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mclovin moves into the clinch.
Kuusela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Kuusela has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mclovin.
Kuusela misses with a double jab
and Mclovin counters with a big head kick but Kuusela shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a two punch combo.
Kuusela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuusela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mclovin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mclovin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin wanted to stand there but Kuusela had control of the position.
Kuusela has his foot on Mclovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mclovin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuusela looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mclovin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kuusela tries to get to full guard but Mclovin has control of the leg.
Mclovin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kuusela to get to his feet.
Matti Kuusela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mclovin there.
Kuusela fails with the takedown
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Kuusela does no damage.
Mclovin throws a head kick that Kuusela semi-blocks.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mclovin defending well as Kuusela loads up on a big left hand.
Kuusela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela has his takedown stuffed
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Kuusela backing up. Kuusela nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuusela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mclovin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuusela's guard now.
Kuusela has his foot on Mclovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mclovin works his way back into a safe position though.
Mclovin stands up and waves to Kuusela to follow him.
Mclovin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuusela backs up against the cage.
Fedor Mclovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin digs a good body shot into Kuusela's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Kuusela backing up. Kuusela nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclovin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mclovin duly obliges.
Fedor Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Mclovin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mclovin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Mclovin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crane Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Bos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crane Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jos Bos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a body kick.
Bos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Bos tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Bos tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Bos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Adams.
It looks like Jos Bos has been cut.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams prevents Bos from breaking the clinch.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Bos looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Bos shrugs off.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Bos wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams lands an elbow just above Bos 's eye.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adams.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos is having none of it.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves out of range.
Crane Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bos.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bos's face.
Bos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bos lands.
Adams darts in and clinches Bos up against the cage.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bos blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Bos.
Bos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Bos blocks with his arms.
Bos lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Bos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bos lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.
Adams tries to clinch up but Bos circles away and keeps his distance.
Bos swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bos misses with a series of wild punches.
Bos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bos tries to buck Adams off but he can't manage it.
Adams controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bos is trying to stand.
Adams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bos can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bos tries to buck Adams off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crane Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jos Bos's cut.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bos circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Bos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Crane Adams has been cut.
Bos throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Bos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bos throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Bos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Bos persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams stuns Bos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bos just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bos throws a shot to the body.
Bos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams throws a one two combo.
Bos is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams wants to clinch up but Bos keeps it at a distance.
Adams scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Bos down.
Adams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bos looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Bos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bos blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Bos is rocked!
That has opened up Jos Bos's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Bos is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bos seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Bos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams slips a jab from Bos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a push kick but Bos slaps the foot to one side.
Bos throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Crane Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams staying out of range there.
Crane Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Bos misses with a straight right.
Adams wants to clinch up but Bos keeps it at a distance.
Adams moves out of range as Bos strikes.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
Crane Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
Bos is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Bos into the cage.
Adams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bos managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Bos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Bos blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bos.
A right handed body shot lands from Bos.
Bos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Bos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bos tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Bos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a low kick, looking for Bos's leg but Bos calmly moves out of range.
Bos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Bos getting side control.
Bos wants to stand up but Adams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bos stands up and beckons Adams to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves out of range.
Bos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Bos. Beautiful body shot.
Bos looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Crane Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Bos.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Bos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crane Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Adams.
Bos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Bos is blocking nicely.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Bos blocks with his arms.
Bos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bos's brow.
Bos wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bos avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bos is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams keeps control of Bos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bos.
Bos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bos.
Bos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bos misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bos just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Bos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams looks to clinch
and Bos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Adams lands a head kick. Bos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves out of range.
Bos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a head kick.
Bos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Bos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a head kick that Bos semi-blocks.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos is having none of it.
Bos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves away
and Bos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Adams closes the distance but Bos moves to the side
and Bos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves away
and Bos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams wants to clinch up but Bos keeps it at a distance.
Bos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Bos throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Bos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bos stops Adams from standing up.
Adams pushes Bos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bos lands a right hook to the body.
Bos looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams tries to clinch but Bos moves out of range.
Bos tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bos is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Bos taking a breather.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bos's face.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Bos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams crunches a lovely knee into Bos's ribcage.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
Bos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Bos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bos.
Bos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Bos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bos tightens his grip and picks Adams up, before dumping him to the ground. Adams manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bos wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jos Bos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crane Adams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crane Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News. Arthur Dent has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Steven's chin.
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208 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arthur Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steven tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steven gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent trying to control but Steven is working from the bottom.
Dent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steven wants to sweep but no luck.
Dent postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dent, into his guard.
Dent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steven would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Dent has his foot on Steven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steven works his way back into a safe position though.
Steven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent striking off his back but it's not causing Steven any problems.
Dent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent has his foot on Steven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steven works his way back into a safe position though.
Steven wanted to stand there but Dent had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steven tries to free his leg and advance position but Dent is retaining full guard.
Dent looking to control.
Steven gets to his feet. Dent looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steven throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dent manages to avoid it.
Steven throws a jab when Dent was well out of range.
Steven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dent is defended easily by Steven.
A combination from Steven does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steven lands a jab to the nose.
Steven misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent moves out of range of the leg kick from Steven.
Dent fails to land the takedown.
Dent has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dent somewhat.
Mike Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Dent shoots for a double leg takedown but Steven sprawls well. He's pushed Dent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steven leaves Dent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steven tries to avoid it but Dent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steven to the ground. Steven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dent slips a jab from Steven.
Steven swinging wilding here.
Dent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steven but Steven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Steven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steven tries to avoid it but Dent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steven to the ground. Steven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steven slaps away a takedown attempt from Dent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steven stuffs the takedown attempt from Dent. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dent.
Mike Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dent.
Mike Steven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steven stuffs the takedown attempt from Dent. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Dent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steven is fending him off so far but Dent persists. Nope, Steven circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven throws a nice looking combination but Dent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dent throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Steven to counter with a crisp jab.
Steven scores with a shot to the body.
Dent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Steven that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dent is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent looking to control but Steven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dent cracks Steven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Mike Steven has been cut.
Steven is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dent tries to control but Steven wriggling away.
Steven suckers Dent into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Steven is now in Dent's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Steven's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steven counters with a stiff right hand.
Steven looks to land a combination. Dent sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steven scores with a nice strike.
Steven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steven counters with a straight right hand.
Dent has his takedown stuffed
and Steven counters with a low kick, right behind Dent 's knee.
Mike Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steven counters with a left and a right that stings Dent.
Steven lands the left hand.
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!
Steven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steven.
Dent avoids the head kick by Steven.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Steven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steven misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Steven counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steven scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dent shoots and misses
and Steven counters with a left and a right that stings Dent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven had his way with Arthur Dent in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Steven'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!
Steven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dent doesn't seem bothered though.
It looks like Arthur Dent has been cut.
A head kick misses from Steven.
Dent misses with a takedown attempt
and Steven makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dent really felt that one!
Steven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steven drops Dent with a left and a right! Oh, Dent is hurt - Steven dives into side control looking to finish!
Dent is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent looks to move to half guard but instead Steven has passed into mount! Damn!
Steven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dent is rocked!
Dent is looking to improve his position but Steven isn't that keen on the idea.
Steven drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dent! More shots from Steven and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Steven!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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