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FFB 79: Sanders vs. Irons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between clark McCahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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141 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
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148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, clark McCahon!
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, Ferris Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCahon.
Bueller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bueller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bueller looks to land a left hand but McCahon moved out of range nicely.
McCahon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bueller misses with a hook. McCahon ducked under it nicely.
McCahon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferris Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller takes a swing at McCahon's ribcage but misses.
McCahon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Bueller takes a swing at McCahon's ribcage but misses.
Bueller throws a jab when McCahon was well out of range.
Bueller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like clark McCahon 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!
Bueller looks to score with a jab to the body but McCahon is just out of range.
Jab from Bueller.
McCahon is rocked!
McCahon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bueller.
McCahon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Bueller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCahon slips a jab from Bueller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller misses with a body shot.
Bueller looks to score with a jab to the body but McCahon is just out of range.
McCahon looks to land a combination but Bueller avoids it well.
Bueller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCahon has time to react.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
McCahon misses with a low kick as Bueller jumps back.
A punch combination from Bueller misses.
The fighters circling - Bueller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bueller misses the shot to the body.
Bueller misses with a double jab.
Bueller looks gassed!
Bueller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCahon tries to bum rush Bueller with a series of wild strikes but Bueller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCahon tries to clinch but Bueller moves out of range.
McCahon tries to bum rush Bueller with a series of wild strikes but Bueller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCahon counters with a head kick.
Ferris Bueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCahon slips a jab and a cross from Bueller.
Nice takedown defense from Bueller. No joy for McCahon on that attempt.
McCahon tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCahon shoots in but Bueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for clark McCahon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bueller throws a series of punches but McCahon avoids them all with ease.
McCahon scores with a nice strike.
Bueller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCahon moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCahon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCahon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueller misses with a hook. McCahon ducked under it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McCahon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCahon is defended easily by Bueller.
McCahon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bueller scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCahon is looking to clinch but Bueller is avoiding it.
Bueller misses with a combination
and McCahon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCahon tries to break free but Bueller pushes him back against the cage.
McCahon tries to land a knee to the head but Bueller blocks with his arms.
McCahon misses with a knee to the head.
McCahon fails to pull guard.
Bueller managing to block the knees to the body from McCahon.
McCahon tries to land knees in the clinch but Bueller avoids the damage to the body.
Bueller tries to break the clinch but McCahon is controlling the position.
Bueller is trying to break the clinch but McCahon has him pressed against the cage.
McCahon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bueller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCahon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueller connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueller stalks McCahon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCahon's face. McCahon staggers backwards, shaken.
McCahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bueller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bueller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCahon has time to react.
Bueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCahon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueller lands with a straight right. McCahon didn't see that one coming.
McCahon throws a nice looking combination but Bueller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCahon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCahon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCahon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCahon walks into a left hand.
Bueller swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCahon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on clark McCahon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCahon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCahon wants to clinch.
Bueller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bueller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McCahon.
Ferris Bueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCahon ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
No joy there for McCahon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bueller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCahon throws a series of punches but Bueller avoids them all with ease.
McCahon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller swats away the attempt to clinch by McCahon.
Bueller throws a combination that misses
enabling McCahon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bueller misses with a double jab
and McCahon counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCahon tries to clinch up but Bueller circles away and keeps his distance.
McCahon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCahon wants to clinch.
McCahon moves out of range as Bueller strikes.
McCahon throws a right hand that Bueller ducks under and follows up with a left that Bueller also avoids with ease.
Bueller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCahon counters by moving into the clinch.
McCahon tries to land a knee to the head but Bueller blocks with his arms.
Bueller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCahon avoids the body shot from Bueller.
A big left from Bueller misses.
Bueller misses with a hook. McCahon ducked under it nicely.
Bueller throws a series of punches but McCahon moves out of range.
Bueller loads up on a big right hand but McCahon slips the punch.
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.
Bueller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCahon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCahon throws a nice looking combination but Bueller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCahon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCahon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bueller lands with a shot to the body.
McCahon shoots in but Bueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bueller throws a shot from downtown. McCahon moves away and avoids it.
Bueller throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCahon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCahon throws a sloppy head kick and Bueller moves out of range easily.
McCahon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bueller was well out of range. Poor timing from McCahon.
McCahon avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bueller, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCahon tries to break free but Bueller pushes him back against the cage.
McCahon is trying to break the clinch but Bueller is controlling him.
Bueller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCahon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCahon wants a takedown but no success here.
McCahon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bueller manages to break the clinch.
Bueller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bueller throws a combination. McCahon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCahon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bueller tries to bum rush McCahon with a series of wild strikes but McCahon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from McCahon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bueller.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
McCahon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bueller misses with a combination
and McCahon counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCahon throws a push kick but Bueller slaps the foot to one side.
Bueller scores with a three punch combo!
McCahon takes one to the side of the head.
McCahon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for clark McCahon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCahon circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueller connects with a nice looking jab.
McCahon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bueller throws a lazy right hand but McCahon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from McCahon.
Jab, jab by Bueller - just one landing.
McCahon tries to clinch there but Bueller circles away.
McCahon scores with a shot to the body.
Bueller swings for the body but McCahon moves out of range.
Bueller misses with a body shot.
McCahon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bueller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on clark McCahon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bueller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bueller staying out of range there.
Bueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueller falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McCahon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bueller blocks a head kick by McCahon.
Bueller lands a jab to McCahon's midsection.
McCahon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCahon moves in looking to clinch but Bueller pushes him off.
Good leg kick by McCahon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCahon slips under a jab from Bueller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bueller catches McCahon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bueller stalks McCahon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCahon's face. McCahon staggers backwards, shaken.
McCahon throws a head kick that Bueller semi-blocks.
McCahon looks to land a combination but Bueller avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bueller as he connects with a hook.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bueller throws a lazy right hand but McCahon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bueller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCahon.
A left and a right from McCahon both land. Nice combination.
Bueller lands a jab to McCahon's midsection.
McCahon darts in and clinches Bueller up against the cage.
McCahon landing knees to the head.
McCahon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bueller avoids it.
McCahon tries to pull guard but Bueller won't allow it.
Bueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
clark McCahon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bueller lands a two punch combo.
McCahon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bueller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCahon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bueller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCahon momentarily.
McCahon lands a head kick. Bueller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bueller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCahon counters with a three punch combo that has Bueller backing up. Bueller nods at McCahon to acknowledge the strikes.
Bueller swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Bueller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCahon misses with a body kick.
Bueller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCahon.
McCahon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCahon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bueller lands a two punch combo.
McCahon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller thuds a left hand into McCahon's body.
McCahon lands a body shot.
Bueller cracks McCahon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCahon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bueller misses with a body shot.
Bueller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bueller scores with a body shot.
McCahon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bueller circles away.
McCahon wants to clinch.
Bueller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bueller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCahon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCahon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bueller.
McCahon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCahon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bueller to score with a decent uppercut.
Bueller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCahon counters with a head kick.
McCahon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bueller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCahon tries to clinch but Bueller moves out of range.
Bueller misses with a double jab.
McCahon tries to land a front kick but Bueller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bueller lands a nice looking body shot.
Bueller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McCahon counter with a right hand.
McCahon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bueller digs a good body shot into McCahon's ribs.
McCahon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bueller pinned against the cage. Bueller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
clark McCahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCahon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferris Bueller.
I've got Bueller 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferris Bueller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Eibner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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162 lbs
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168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Eibner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eibner takes the fight into the clinch.
Aruba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eibner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aruba looks to throw the jab but Eibner is out of range.
Aruba wants to clinch but Eibner slips to the side
and Eibner counters with a takedown into side control.
Eibner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aruba's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aruba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eibner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aruba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Eibner! That's hurt Aruba! Will he recover? Eibner fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Eibner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Aart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ducks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Ducks has chosen It's Raining Men as his entrance music. Pieter Aart had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pieter Aart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Ducks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ducks slaps away a takedown attempt from Aart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ducks stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aart scores with a one two! Ducks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ducks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Aart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ducks's waist but Ducks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aart off to one side.
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.
Ducks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pieter Aart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ducks is fending him off so far but Aart persists. Nope, Ducks circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aart is defended easily by Ducks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducks checks a leg kick.
Frank Ducks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ducks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aart fails with a takedown attempt.
Aart looks to throw the jab but Ducks is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducks slaps away a takedown attempt from Aart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Ducks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aart.
Aart looks for a takedown but Ducks sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ducks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aart somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Aart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aart.
Ducks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aart.
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.
Aart throws a lazy body kick
and Ducks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck for Aart with that takedown attempt.
Aart throws a series of punches but Ducks moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ducks throws a sloppy head kick and Aart moves out of range easily.
Aart tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aart.
Aart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pieter Aart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ducks.
Aart shoots in for a double leg but Ducks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aart is defended easily by Ducks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Ducks. No joy for Aart on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ducks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aart shoots in and drives through. Ducks sprawls well.
Aart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aart closes the distance and clinches up with Ducks, looking for a takedown. Aart pushes Ducks against the cage but Ducks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Aart or perhaps it was just good defense by Ducks which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Aart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aart throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart misses with a takedown attempt
and Ducks counters with a flying knee that drops Aart! Ducks dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ducks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dinno Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit's entrance music is Stargazers. A fine choice. Optimus Maximus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dinno Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Optimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Fertit persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Fertit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maximus was covering up waiting for the punch and Fertit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fertit lands a couple of elbows.
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fertit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.
Fertit preventing the sweep.
Maximus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fertit taking some punishment here, with Maximus in his half guard.
Maximus is nestled in close to Fertit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fertit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fertit tries to get out of the position.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Fertit's hands, connecting with Fertit's forehead.
Fertit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Fertit keeps moving.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fertit's head.
Fertit keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Fertit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus trying to control but Fertit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fertit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fertit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Fertit's hands, connecting with Fertit's forehead.
Fertit has hold of Maximus's hands but Maximus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maximus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fertit as he works his way to full guard.
Maximus won't allow Fertit to sweep him here.
Fertit trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fertit connects with a nice short shot to Maximus's temple.
Fertit with the ground and pound but Maximus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maximus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fertit.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fertit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maximus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus striking from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fertit is one step ahead there.
Fertit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maximus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fertit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maximus looks gassed!
Fertit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximus looking for a guillotine here but Fertit defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fertit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dinno Fertit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Fertit on that attempt.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fertit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dinno Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus scores with a nice head shot.
Fertit shoots in but no luck this time.
Fertit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maximus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Fertit is working from the bottom.
Maximus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fertit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maximus has passed into side control.
Maximus looks up at the clock and then as Fertit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maximus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fertit tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus scoring with punches from side control.
Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maximus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fertit down.
Maximus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fertit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maximus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fertit taking a bit of punishment here - Maximus scoring with strikes.
Maximus grinds an elbow into Fertit's temple.
Fertit regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit wants to get back to full guard.
Fertit trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Maximus working over Fertit with some ground and pound. Fertit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maximus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fertit is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus working Fertit over with strikes.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fertit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus working the head and body with strikes.
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fertit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fertit is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fertit can't escape the position.
Maximus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maximus dominating with strikes here.
Maximus with good strikes from the mount here!
Maximus prevents Fertit from getting the reversal.
Maximus with the ground and pound from mount.
Maximus cracks Fertit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Fertit is working away.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fertit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maximus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertit manages to get to full guard.
Fertit trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Fertit keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maximus is working Fertit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fertit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maximus manages to get to full guard.
Fertit postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Fertit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fertit connects with a couple of short punches.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fertit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maximus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fertit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fertit stands up over Maximus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fertit!
Fertit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fertit is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus with a couple of short strikes.
Maximus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Fertit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Maximus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maximus lands with some strikes.
Maximus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maximus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fertit?
Fertit can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a big elbow.
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!
Maximus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fertit is in a horrible position here. Maximus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fertit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fertit is trying to get back to full guard.
Fertit is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximus.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fertit is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit has hold of Maximus's hands but Maximus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fertit is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fertit avoid being mounted?
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maximus 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.
Maximus working Fertit over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximus connects with a nice short shot to Fertit's temple.
Maximus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fertit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fertit wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fertit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maximus!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fertit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
Fertit is landing with some decent strikes but Maximus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maximus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maximus won't allow Fertit to sweep him here.
Maximus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fertit is on top in guard.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fertit.
Fertit scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximus 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Maximus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kulich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meat Plow. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac and Biggie - 2010 R-Tistic Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Troy Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kulich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kulich misses.
Kulich takes one to the side of the head.
Kulich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulich.
Kulich throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington defending well as Kulich loads up on a big left hand.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kulich somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulich keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulich lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Kulich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulich throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington is looking to advance position but Kulich won't allow it.
Kulich kicks Washington off and gets back to his feet.
Kulich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kulich does no damage.
Kulich stuffs the takedown.
Kulich throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulich defends it nicely.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Kulich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Washington.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulich as he jumps to the side.
Kulich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Kulich scores with the left hand. Washington knows he should have avoided that one.
Kulich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulich slips a jab from Washington.
Kulich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Kulich counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Kulich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulich defends it well.
Washington looks gassed!
Kulich is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Kulich defends the submission attempt.
Kulich is not content to let Washington control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kulich tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kulich is looking to get back to is feet but Washington passes into side control.
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Kulich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulich pushes Washington away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Washington gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulich throws out the jab.
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington tries to move to mount but Kulich blocks the move with his legs.
Kulich is pushing Washington's head away, looking to escape. Washington manages to hold on to the position though.
Kulich prevents Washington from improving position.
Washington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kulich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Washington but great work by Kulich.
Kulich tries to stand but Washington is controlling his head.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kulich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Washington.
Washington is controlling Kulich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Washington wants to control the action here but instead Kulich manages to pass to full mount!
Washington regains half guard.
Kulich wants to stand up but Washington is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Kulich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulich's back!
Kulich fending off the submission attempt from Washington.
Washington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Washington on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kulich is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Washington looking for the RNC.
Kulich defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Washington's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulich holding both Washington 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Washington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kulich fending off the submission attempt from Washington.
Washington looking for the RNC.
Kulich is trying to get back to his feet but Washington has full control of the position and if anything, Kulich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulich showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington wants to clinch up but Kulich keeps it at a distance.
Washington tries to clinch up but Kulich circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulich leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
Kulich throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulich sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mark Kulich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Washington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulich.
Kulich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kulich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington tries to clinch there but Kulich circles away.
Washington stuns Kulich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Kulich scores with a four punch combination!
Troy Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mark Kulich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Kulich, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Kulich against the cage but Kulich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Washington cracks Kulich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kulich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Washington looking to secure an arm triangle but Kulich defends it well.
Kulich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulich has worked his arm free - good work by Kulich!
Kulich wants to get back to his feet but Washington drags him back down.
Kulich prevents Washington from moving into mount.
Kulich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kulich swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Kulich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Kulich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulich lands an overhand right.
Donk. Kulich catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulich circles away.
Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Washington passes into half guard.
Kulich is looking to escape.
Washington is looking to advance position but Kulich won't allow it.
Washington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kulich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mark Kulich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control the pace but Kulich is squirming around nicely.
Washington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulich manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Washington trying to control the position but Kulich is working away.
Washington decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kulich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Washington!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Lobato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karlsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Taivas lyä tulta. Lobato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SDF. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lobato!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karlsson manages to get to full guard.
Lobato wanted to stand there but Karlsson had control of the position.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Lobato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlsson pushes Lobato off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karlsson shoots in and drives through. Lobato sprawls well.
Lobato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lobato!
Lobato is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Lobato is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato is trying to stand but he's just given Karlsson his back.
Karlsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lobato is defending well but eventually Karlsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lobato has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Alan has chosen Fucking Hostile by Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Fisher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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294 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Fisher!
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, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan motions for Fisher to come forward. Alan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alan shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Alan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Alan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alan is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Alan has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher thows a big elbow that misses.
Alan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fisher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alan.
Alan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fisher.
Alan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fisher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Alan parries the strikes from Fisher easily there. Fisher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alan to escape.
Alan can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan is pushing Fisher's head away, looking to escape. Fisher manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alan keeps working.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisher throwing strikes but Alan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alan misses with the ground and pound.
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A slow jab from Alan misses its intended target.
Alan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
George Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Alan dodges it nicely.
Alan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alan looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher distracts Alan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fisher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alan.
George Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alan throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fisher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fisher has Alan in his guard.
Alan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fisher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fisher has escaped and now he's on top!
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Alan has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Alan is breathing heavily.
Alan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher trying to control but Alan is working from the bottom.
Fisher stands up over Alan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher is working Alan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alan pulls guard effortlessly.
Fisher stands up over Alan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher thows a big elbow that misses.
Alan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Alan.
Alan is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Alan wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Alan keeps moving.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Alan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alan pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fisher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alan throws a big right hand that misses.
Alan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Alan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alan counters with a single leg into guard. Fisher didn't expect that.
Alan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fisher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alan has Fisher in his guard.
Fisher distracts Alan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fisher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher cracks Alan with a solid left hand.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Alan keeps moving.
Fisher with a nice head shot there.
Fisher distracts Alan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fisher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fisher's back instead.
Alan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fisher escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Alan is working away.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is keen to just control but Alan is a slippery customer.
Alan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alan's head.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fisher is looking to defend but Alan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fisher! Alan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fisher taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Alan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De La Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bibiano Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oscar De La Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bibiano Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De La Torre as he jumps to the side.
Fernandes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De La Torre pinned against the cage. De La Torre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De La Torre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from De La Torre misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Torre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Torre fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Torre tries to clinch up but Fernandes circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oscar De La Torre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bibiano Fernandes.
De La Torre is looking to clinch but Fernandes is avoiding it.
De La Torre looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
De La Torre thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Torre has managed to clinch.
De La Torre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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.
De La Torre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
De La Torre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernandes blocking some punches.
De La Torre lands a nice elbow.
De La Torre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De La Torre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
De La Torre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De La Torre misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Torre misses with a knee strike.
De La Torre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes avoids the elbow strike from De La Torre, against the cage.
De La Torre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De La Torre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De La Torre working aggressively here.
Fernandes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but De La Torre manages to get underhooks.
De La Torre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fernandes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De La Torre regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Torre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandes trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Torre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Torre wants to stand up but Fernandes is controlling him.
Fernandes trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Torre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De La Torre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Torre is looking to stand up but Fernandes isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De La Torre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Torre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Torre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De La Torre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De La Torre scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
Fernandes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernandes is rocked!
De La Torre misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandes is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Torre finish him?
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from De La Torre.
De La Torre pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De La Torre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandes dodges an elbow strike from De La Torre.
De La Torre pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De La Torre throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandes.
De La Torre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De La Torre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De La Torre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandes's brow.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike.
De La Torre misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Torre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Torre has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandes.
De La Torre looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandes is blocking nicely.
Fernandes blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from De La Torre.
Fernandes blocks an uppercut.
De La Torre misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De La Torre.
De La Torre swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Torre working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De La Torre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandes's brow.
De La Torre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De La Torre throws an elbow but it misses.
De La Torre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Torre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from De La Torre.
Fernandes dodges an elbow strike from De La Torre.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from De La Torre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandes blocks an uppercut.
De La Torre throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, De La Torre throws an elbow but misses.
Fernandes seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Torre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fernandes has De La Torre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De La Torre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De La Torre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De La Torre has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandes.
De La Torre gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but De La Torre manages to get underhooks.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - De La Torre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oscar De La Torre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bibiano Fernandes.
De La Torre tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Torre tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Torre to the ground. De La Torre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Torre.
De La Torre is looking to clinch.
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De La Torre fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
De La Torre throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernandes counters with a single leg into guard. De La Torre didn't expect that.
Fernandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandes trying to control but De La Torre is working from the bottom.
Fernandes is looking to advance position but De La Torre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
De La Torre controlling the pace for now.
Fernandes is looking to improve his position but De La Torre isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bibiano Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De La Torre just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Torre.
De La Torre looks to land a left hand but Fernandes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Torre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Torre clobbers Fernandes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De La Torre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Torre is fending him off so far but Fernandes persists. Nope, De La Torre circles away and we're back to standing.
De La Torre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Fernandes counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by De La Torre.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De La Torre darts in trying to clinch
and Fernandes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking for a kimura but De La Torre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandes to get the leverage.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De La Torre tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fernandes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bibiano Fernandes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle Irons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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20
168 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Castle Irons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Irons's shoulder, as Irons tries to avoid the shot.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons scores with a nice right hand.
Irons connects with a high kick.
Irons slips a jab from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Irons moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irons.
A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Irons has the dominant position.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Irons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Irons. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
Irons lands with a nice body kick.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Irons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts.
Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanders. That did some damage!
Irons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanders has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Irons.
Castle Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irons lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irons working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Irons crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Irons digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Irons lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irons.
Irons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irons with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irons.
Irons lands a nice knee to the body.
Irons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irons avoiding damage.
Irons lands a knee to the head.
Irons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Irons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irons has Sanders pressed against the cage, preventing Sanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Irons lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irons throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Irons.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irons but Irons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castle Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irons sprawls well. Irons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Irons lands a head kick. Sanders smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanders throws a jab when Irons was well out of range.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Irons.
Irons throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Irons.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Irons shows good takedown defense.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irons lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanders throws a right hand that Irons ducks under and follows up with a left that Irons also avoids with ease.
Irons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Irons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Irons works the jab nicely.
Irons scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irons lands a high kick!
Sanders misses with a looping right.
Irons connects with a solid leg kick.
Irons lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Irons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Irons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stalling in the clinch from Irons.
Irons lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanders up against the cage.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Irons avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Irons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irons stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Irons is pushing Sanders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Irons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanders's efforts to push away.
Irons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Irons tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irons slips under a jab.
Irons wants to land a leg kick but Sanders is out of range.
Irons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Irons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irons cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Irons takes the fight into the clinch.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Irons is controlling the position.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The is referee keeping an eye on Irons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castle Irons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irons stalls.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irons gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irons trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Irons uses from the top position.
Irons won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Sanders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons gets to his feet - Sanders follows without any prompting.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Irons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Irons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irons bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Irons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irons scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irons lands a head kick!
Castle Irons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irons lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irons darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Irons lands a knee to the head.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons has Sanders pushed against the cage.
Irons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irons misses with a knee strike.
Sanders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irons walks away with a smile on his face. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.
Irons throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons really dominated that round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Irons.
Irons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanders is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Irons's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
Irons clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Irons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Irons holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanders drops back down to his feet.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Irons won't allow it.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Irons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Irons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irons.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irons slips under a jab from Sanders.
Irons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanders is trying to break free.
Irons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Irons.
Irons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Irons prevents the takedown attempt.
Irons with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Irons.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanders avoids it.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irons working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Irons's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Sanders blocks it.
Irons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Irons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irons has him pressed against the cage.
Irons crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Sanders blocks it.
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but Sanders blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Irons stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Irons misses with a knee strike.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Sanders tries to circle away but Irons has him pinned against the cage.
Irons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanders avoids the elbow strike from Irons, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
Irons looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Irons is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders misses with a hook. Irons ducked under it nicely.
Sanders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irons looks for the body kick but Sanders saw that one coming.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
Sanders throws a shot from downtown. Irons moves away and avoids it.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irons circles away quickly and effectively.
Irons thumps Sanders with a low kick.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of Irons's head but Irons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irons throws a head kick that Sanders semi-blocks.
Sanders is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Irons clinches with his opponent.
Irons misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Irons with a knee to the head.
Irons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Irons is controlling him.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Irons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Irons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Irons is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irons lands an uppercut.
Irons crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Irons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Sanders blocks it.
Irons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irons taking a breather.
Sanders tries to break free but Irons pushes him back against the cage.
Irons crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Irons.
Irons is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irons down to the mat. Irons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders lands with an uppercut that bounces Irons off the cage and back into rage.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanders checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanders checks a leg kick.
Irons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
A big right from Irons misses.
Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irons takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons connects with a body shot.
Irons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Irons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Irons.
Sanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
Bruce Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Irons wants to clinch.
Sanders misses the jab.
Bruce Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castle Irons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castle Irons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irons 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 43:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 43:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
Castle Irons is the new lightweight champion!
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