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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Michinoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michinoku as he jumps to the side.
Michinoku is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Michinoku shows good takedown defense.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michinoku.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michinoku can pounce on him.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Michinoku!
Jackson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michinoku. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michinoku. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Michinoku lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Michinoku takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Curtis Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Michinoku shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jackson is backing up but Michinoku catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jackson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Michinoku Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Michinoku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medeiros has chosen Liberate as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico Ramirez!
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, Dan Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medeiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medeiros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Medeiros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez pulls Medeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Medeiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez pulls Medeiros in close to his closed guard and prevents Medeiros from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is pulling down on Medeiros's head. It's preventing any offense from Medeiros, at least for the moment.
Medeiros is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medeiros throws a strike but Ramirez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Medeiros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Medeiros is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Medeiros misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Medeiros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Medeiros is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Medeiros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramirez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez is working Medeiros over against the cage.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Ramirez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nico Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying to force a seperation but Ramirez has the dominant position.
Medeiros looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramirez digs a right hand underneath Medeiros's ribcage. Medeiros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Medeiros is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Medeiros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Medeiros counters with a shoot takedown. Ramirez fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Ramirez pulls Medeiros in to control the position.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Medeiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Medeiros is defending the position.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Medeiros is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medeiros throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Medeiros's guard now.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez throws and elbow that misses. Medeiros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Medeiros!
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramirez has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage.
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medeiros trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Medeiros leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Medeiros throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramirez showed some decent athleticism there.
Medeiros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is defending well.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez passes to side control.
Ramirez throws a strike aimed at the side of Medeiros's head but Medeiros avoids it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramirez clinches.
Good body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez has Medeiros pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands an uppercut.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
Ramirez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ramirez wants to stall.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramirez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medeiros's head.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Medeiros!
Medeiros squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramirez tries to control but Medeiros wriggling away.
Ramirez landing shots from mount.
Ramirez lands a big shot there that rocks Medeiros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Ramirez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Medeiros's ribs.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily.
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
Medeiros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Medeiros up against the cage.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medeiros.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirez is looking to control Medeiros's arms but Medeiros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramirez has his back to the cage.
Ramirez is stalling here.
Medeiros tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramirez leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nico Ramirez.
Ramirez lands the left hand.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ramirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Medeiros working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros taking shots to the head.
Ramirez lands a big shot there that rocks Medeiros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramirez with shots to the head and body - Medeiros looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros is bucking up trying to escape but Ramirez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medeiros is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Medeiros working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez working the ground and pound effectively.
Ramirez landing strikes from the mount and Medeiros is in trouble!
BOOM! Ramirez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez landing strikes from the mount and Medeiros is in trouble!
Ramirez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Medeiros hang on?
Ramirez with a couple of short strikes.
Ramirez lands a big elbow.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Medeiros is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramirez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dan Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nico Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Boom - POD as his entrance music. Rocco Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocco Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Escobar tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rocco Escobar has been cut.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Escobar wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Rocco Escobar's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Escobar'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.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao lands with a cross.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Escobar throwing shots but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar is just content to waste time from the top position. Pacquiao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacquiao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pacquiao trying to control the position here.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Escobar's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Rocco Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao swinging wilding here.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.
Herman Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Herman Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Rocco Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duncan's choice of entrance music: Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crowley Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Falco shoots in looking for a takedown. Duncan tries to sprawl out of it but Falco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duncan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Falco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Falco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duncan.
Duncan misses with a head kick.
Falco closes the distance and clinches up with Duncan, looking for a takedown. Falco pushes Duncan against the cage but Duncan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duncan.
Falco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Falco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falco is breathing heavily.
Falco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duncan.
Duncan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duncan throws a head kick that Falco semi-blocks.
Duncan pushes Falco away with a front kick.
Duncan scores with a leg kick.
Duncan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duncan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falco. That did some damage!
Falco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duncan. Duncan obviously looking to wear him down.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Duncan feints and then cracks Falco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falco down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duncan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falco. That did some damage!
Duncan lands a big head kick that sends Falco tumbling to the mat! Duncan takes a step backwards and waves Falco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Duncan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Falco crumples to the floor! Duncan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crowley Duncan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valentim Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Terror told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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22
142 lbs
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19
137 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentim Terra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Terror!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terror is pressed up against the cage. Terra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terror down to the mat. Terror avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terra looks to clinch
and Terror counters by moving into the clinch.
Terra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terror avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terra goes for a takedown attempt but Terror pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentim Terra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terra misses with a few strikes there.
Terror clinches.
Terra dodges an elbow strike from Terror.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terror throws an elbow but misses.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terror content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terra is working for takedown but Terror is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terror's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terror receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Terra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terror lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Valentim Terra has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terror lands a nice elbow.
Terror prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terra avoids the elbow strike from Terror, against the cage.
Terror lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terror leaning his opponent against the cage.
Terra wants a takedown but no success here.
Terror avoiding damage.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Terror.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror lands an elbow just above Terra 's eye.
Terror lands an elbow just above Terra 's eye.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terra has Terror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Terra is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Terror - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terror keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Terror.
Terra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terror misses with an elbow strike.
Terror just leaning against Terra, taking a breather.
Terror lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terror just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terror pulls his leg out and moves away.
Terra tries to keep at a distance but Terror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terra avoids a wild elbow strike from Terror.
Terra tries to pull guard but Terror holds him up against the cage and eventually Terra drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Terror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terra tries to stall but Terror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terra wants a takedown but no success here.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terra tries to score a body lock takedown but Terror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terror lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Terror.
Terror gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Terra.
Terror lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Terror.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terror is stalling here.
Terror lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra takes an elbow to the temple.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Terror's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terra takes an elbow to the temple.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror lands an elbow inside that Terra shrugs off.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terra is rocked!
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror controlling the action here for a moment.
Terror lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror lands an elbow inside.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terror lands an elbow inside that Terra shrugs off.
Oh Terra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terra takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Terror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentim Terra's cut.
That's time! Terra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Terror misses with a shot to the body
and Terra counters with a stiff right hand.
Terror thows a body shot but no joy.
Terra seems to have got his legs back now.
Terror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terror looks to score with a jab to the body but Terra is just out of range.
A left lands for Terra.
Terra's corner calls for a 1-2. Terra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terra manages to avoid it.
Terra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terror counters by moving into the clinch.
Terror will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Terra up against the cage.
Terra takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror lands an elbow just above Terra 's eye.
Terra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terror just leaning against Terra, taking a breather.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terror lands an elbow just above Terra 's eye.
Terror gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terra takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror lands a nice elbow.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terror is pressed up against the cage. Terra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terror down to the mat. Terror avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Terror gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tim Terror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Terra tries to score a body lock takedown but Terror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentim Terra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Terror lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Terror.
Terror lands an elbow that stopped Terra in his tracks for a moment.
Terror lands an elbow inside.
Terra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror lands an elbow inside that Terra shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Terror.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Terror lands an elbow just above Terra 's eye.
The referee calls for Terror to work.
Terror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror lands a damaging elbow.
Terror lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terror creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terra's defenses.
Terra is pressed against the cage. Terror pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Terra! Two more big strikes from Terror and Terra crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Terror!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Potempkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thallis Whackis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whackis has chosen I Touch Myself as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Potempkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thallis Whackis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potempkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whackis.
Potempkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whackis shoots in looking for a takedown. Potempkin tries to sprawl out of it but Whackis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potempkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whackis fails to land the takedown.
Igor Potempkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thallis Whackis.
Potempkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Potempkin tries a low kick but Whackis avoids it.
Whackis wants to clinch up but Potempkin keeps it at a distance.
Potempkin digs a good body shot into Whackis's ribs.
Whackis looks gassed!
Potempkin closes the distance and clinches.
Whackis wants a takedown but no success here.
Whackis is trying to drag Potempkin to the mat but Potempkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Potempkin manages to break the clinch.
Potempkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potempkin showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whackis is trying to maintain the position but Potempkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Potempkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potempkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Potempkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Whackis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whackis tries to roll over but Potempkin keeps him under control.
Whackis is staying active underneath Potempkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Potempkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whackis is looking for a sweep. Potempkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potempkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whackis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potempkin.
Potempkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whackis manages to avoid it.
Whackis closes the distance and clinches.
Potempkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whackis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potempkin sprawls well. Potempkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whackis gets slowly back to his feet.
Potempkin throws a head kick that half lands.
Potempkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potempkin.
Potempkin throws the kick towards the body but Whackis avoids it.
Potempkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Potempkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potempkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potempkin.
Potempkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Whackis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Potempkin connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potempkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potempkin lands a head kick. Whackis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Potempkin digs a good hook to Whackis's body.
Potempkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whackis. That did some damage!
Whackis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potempkin is looking to slow Whackis down with leg kicks.
Whackis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Potempkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potempkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whackis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potempkin thumps Whackis with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potempkin scores with a three punch combo!
Potempkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potempkin is looking to wear down Whackis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Potempkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whackis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potempkin is fending him off so far but Whackis persists. Nope, Potempkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Whackis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potempkin.
Potempkin scores with a head kick.
Potempkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Potempkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whackis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potempkin as he avoids it easily.
Potempkin throws a wild body kick that Whackis sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potempkin, right into the meat.
Potempkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Potempkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Potempkin does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Potempkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whackis.
Potempkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Potempkin.
Whackis tries for a takedown but Potempkin circles away easily
and Potempkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Potempkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potempkin pushes Whackis away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whackis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potempkin scores with a head kick.
Whackis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whackis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Potempkin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Whackis.
Potempkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Potempkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whackis checks a leg kick nicely.
Potempkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Whackis wants to clinch.
Potempkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whackis can do to turn this around?
Whackis misses with a series of wild punches.
Whackis with a poor takedown
and Potempkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potempkin scores with a takedown into Whackis's guard.
Potempkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Potempkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Potempkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whackis's guard.
Potempkin working Whackis over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potempkin passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potempkin trying to control the action but Whackis is working from the bottom.
Whackis is trying to improve his position.
Potempkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Potempkin is chipping away with strikes.
Whackis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potempkin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whackis down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potempkin scoring with punches and elbows.
Whackis tries to bench press Potempkin off him but Potempkin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Whackis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potempkin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Whackis!
Potempkin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Whackis is trying to escape the mount.
Potempkin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Whackis taking shots to the head.
Potempkin tries to control but Whackis wriggling away.
Potempkin is landing with some decent strikes but Whackis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whackis working to try and regain half guard.
Potempkin tries to control but Whackis wriggling away.
Whackis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potempkin controlling the pace for now.
Potempkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Potempkin cracks Whackis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Potempkin landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potempkin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Potempkin controlling from mount.
Whackis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Potempkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whackis is looking to escape.
Whackis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Potempkin landing punches.
Potempkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Potempkin landing punches.
Potempkin looking to control but Whackis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Potempkin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Whackis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Igor Potempkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whackis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potempkin's waist but Potempkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whackis off to one side.
Whackis shoots for a double leg takedown but Potempkin sprawls well. He's pushed Whackis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whackis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whackis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potempkin. Potempkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Potempkin throws a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Potempkin. Beautiful body shot.
Potempkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potempkin, right into the meat.
Potempkin digs a good hook to Whackis's body.
Whackis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Potempkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whackis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potempkin pushes Whackis up against the cage in a clinch.
Whackis looking for a takedown.
Igor Potempkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thallis Whackis.
Potempkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potempkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Potempkin.
Good exchange - Potempkin coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potempkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potempkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whackis shoots and misses
and Potempkin counters with a low kick, right behind Whackis 's knee.
Potempkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Potempkin lands in his opponent's guard.
Potempkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whackis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Potempkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Whackis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whackis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whackis wants to stand up but Potempkin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whackis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whackis is looking for a kimura here.
Potempkin gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potempkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whackis's guard.
Whackis keeping moving, preventing Potempkin from controlling successfully.
Potempkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Potempkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whackis's head.
Whackis working a defensive guard here.
Potempkin wants to control from the top but Whackis keeps moving.
Potempkin looking to pass the guard.
Whackis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potempkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Potempkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Whackis is retaining full guard.
Whackis trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whackis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potempkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whackis on the side of the head.
Potempkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thallis Whackis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potempkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potempkin.
Potempkin stuffs the takedown.
Potempkin scores with a one two! Whackis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Potempkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whackis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whackis shoots in for a takedown but Potempkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potempkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Potempkin!
Igor Potempkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potempkin. That's going to slow Whackis down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Potempkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potempkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Potempkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Busey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Crusher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Busey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crusher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crusher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Busey. That one must have hurt.
Busey throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gary Busey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busey throws a head kick that misses.
Busey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Busey as he avoids it easily.
Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
Crusher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Busey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crusher somewhat.
Busey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Busey tries a head kick but it misses.
Busey wants to clinch.
Busey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Busey.
Busey is looking to slow Crusher down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Busey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Busey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busey throws a head kick but Crusher moves out of range.
Busey lands a big head kick that sends Crusher tumbling to the mat! Busey takes a step backwards and waves Crusher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crusher is rocked!
It looks like Kid Crusher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busey tries to close the distance and clinch but Crusher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Busey tries a head kick but it misses.
Busey fakes the leg kick and cracks Crusher in the body.
Crusher looks gassed!
Busey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Busey - that will leave a mark!
Busey throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
Busey pushes Crusher away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Busey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Busey is looking to clinch but Crusher is avoiding it.
Busey wants to clinch.
Busey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Busey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crusher.
A solid body kick from Busey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Busey lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Kid Crusher's cut even more.
Busey throws a front kick that sends Crusher stumbling back into the cage.
Busey lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Busey slams his shin into Crusher's torso.
Busey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Busey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crusher.
Busey throws a front kick that sends Crusher stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Busey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Busey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Busey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Crusher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Busey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Busey lands a big head kick that sends Crusher tumbling to the mat! Busey takes a step backwards and waves Crusher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crusher is still on wobbly legs! Can Busey finish him?
The cut above Kid Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crusher drops his hands momentarily and Busey needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Crusher just on the top of the head. Crusher drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Crusher - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Busey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Heart's chin.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Heart stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva clinches but Heart breaks the clinch
and Heart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Heart decides to stand back up. Heart steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Heart counters by clinching up.
Silva pulls guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Heart from standing up.
Silva wants to stand up but Heart is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Heart wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Heart prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva looks to clinch
and Heart counters with a takedown into side control.
Heart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is trying to buck Heart off.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heart taking a break here but Silva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Heart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Heart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is not content to let Heart control the position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Heart won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Heart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Heart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heart stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Heart is breathing heavily.
Heart tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Heart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heart counters by clinching up.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
Heart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva tries for a takedown but Heart manages to get underhooks.
Heart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heart stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Heart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Heart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Heart to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heart counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Heart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Heart control the position.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heart is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Heart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is trying to stand up.
Heart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Heart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Heart dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heart avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva working Heart over with knees to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Heart manages to get underhooks.
Heart tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Heart drops back down to his feet.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Heart avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heart tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Heart drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Heart blocks it.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Heart gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Heart stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Heart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heart.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Heart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ricardo Heart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Heart prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Heart from controlling successfully.
Heart won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva looks to clinch
and Heart counters with a nice body shot.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heart counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Heart tries to pass.
Heart stops Silva from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva kicks Heart off and gets to his feet.
Silva looks to clinch
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heart.
Heart takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heart.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heart avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Thiago Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heart is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Heart is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Heart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Heart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hashimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chopin's Funeral March in B flat minor. Keiji Hashimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but Hashimoto seems unphased.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hashimoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Knuckles dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knuckles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hashimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Hashimoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hashimoto misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hashimoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hashimoto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hashimoto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Knuckles is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Knuckles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Knuckles is controlling an arm, preventing Hashimoto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knuckles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knuckles wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Knuckles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto punching from mount but Knuckles doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hashimoto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is squirming around, avoiding Hashimoto's attempts to control the action.
Hashimoto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Knuckles is squirming around, avoiding Hashimoto's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hashimoto with shots to the head and body - Knuckles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knuckles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Poor strikes thrown by Hashimoto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Dick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound.
Hashimoto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knuckles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hashimoto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Hashimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashimoto also avoids with ease.
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knuckles to the mat! Knuckles manages to get full guard.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hashimoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knuckles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hashimoto, into his guard.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Hashimoto's legs - danger averted.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knuckles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knuckles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hashimoto has his foot on Knuckles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knuckles works his way back into a safe position though.
Hashimoto looking for a guillotine here but Knuckles defends easily.
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.
Hashimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Hashimoto's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knuckles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Hashimoto's legs - danger averted.
Hashimoto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knuckles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hashimoto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knuckles's back instead.
Knuckles is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hashimoto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hashimoto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Knuckles's chin but Knuckles turns very nicely into Hashimoto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Hashimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Knuckles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Hashimoto ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hashimoto misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hashimoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hashimoto has managed to clinch.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knuckles stops a takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knuckles walks away with a smile on his face. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hashimoto lands an overhand right.
Hashimoto shoots in and bounces Knuckles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hashimoto is controlling him.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
Hashimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hashimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Hashimoto on that attempt.
Knuckles lands a left and a right that send Hashimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Knuckles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hashimoto is rocked!
It looks like Keiji Hashimoto has been cut.
Knuckles throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knuckles's guard.
Hashimoto trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto has gone for a leg lock! Knuckles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hashimoto's guard.
Hashimoto working for submissions but it's allowed Knuckles to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hashimoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knuckles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashimoto controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knuckles lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hashimoto is defended easily by Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
Knuckles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knuckles waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hashimoto.
Knuckles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a looping left.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Hashimoto slips a jab from Knuckles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Knuckles really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hashimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Hashimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hashimoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
Hashimoto trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knuckles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knuckles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knuckles!
Hashimoto regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto has his foot on Knuckles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knuckles works his way back into a safe position though.
Hashimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Knuckles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hashimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashimoto is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hashimoto working a defensive guard here.
Hashimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hashimoto is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hashimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hashimoto is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto struggling a bit here.
Knuckles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hashimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hashimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as Hashimoto shoots in.
Hashimoto connects with a crisp jab.
Hashimoto slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Dick Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Hashimoto catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto had his way with Dick Knuckles in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knuckles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto slips a jab from Knuckles.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Hashimoto clobbers Knuckles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles needs to keep his hands up - Hashimoto had a free shot at his head there.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
Hashimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hashimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hashimoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hashimoto scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto is trying to drag Knuckles to the mat but Knuckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Hashimoto fails to pull guard.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Hashimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Knuckles wants to get back to striking at distance but Hashimoto won't allow it.
Hashimoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hashimoto has a closed guard, preventing Knuckles from standing up.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto striking off his back but it's not causing Knuckles any problems.
Hashimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hashimoto 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.
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but Hashimoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knuckles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is pulling down on Hashimoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Hashimoto, at least for the moment.
Hashimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knuckles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Dick Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Hashimoto slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashimoto pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Knuckles holds him up against the cage and eventually Hashimoto drops back down to his feet.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Hashimoto has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto fails to pull guard.
Hashimoto pulls guard effortlessly.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashimoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Gabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meshuggah - Mind's Mirror. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Daaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Gabel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daaz avoids the head kick by Gabel.
The crowd cheers as Daaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gabel doesn't seem phased though.
Gabel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabel is looking to score with low kicks.
Daaz blocks a head kick by Gabel.
Nice jab there from Gabel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabel is looking to land body kicks.
Gabel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daaz is out of range.
Daaz moves out of range of the body kick from Gabel.
Gabel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gabel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Nick Daaz has been cut.
Daaz blocks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daaz.
Gabel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gabel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Daaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Gabel misses with a looping left.
Daaz connects with a right hand. Gabel shakes it off.
Daaz looks to land a combination. Gabel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daaz cracks a nice hook into Gabel's ribs.
Daaz sizes up Gabel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gabel moves away.
Gabel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daaz.
Gabel misses with a looping left.
Gabel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gabel, right into the meat.
Daaz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Daaz.
Daaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daaz moves away.
Gabel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Gabel misses with a head kick.
Daaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Gabel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daaz slips a jab and a cross from Gabel.
Daaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Gabel misses with an uppercut.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gabel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gabel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabel is just out of range.
Donk. Daaz catches Gabel right on the button with a cross.
Gabel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabel.
Gabel cracks a nice hook into Daaz's ribs.
Gabel throws the kick towards the body but Daaz avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabel scores with a spinning back kick!
Gabel throws a head kick but Daaz moves out of range.
Gabel tries a head kick but it misses.
Daaz swings for the body but Gabel moves out of range.
Daaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gabel misses the jab.
Daaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daaz works over Gabel's head and body with a nice combination.
Daaz looks to throw the jab but Gabel is out of range.
Daaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabel.
Good work by Daaz as he checks the leg kick.
Gabel throws a head kick but Daaz moves out of range.
Daaz lands a jab to Gabel's midsection.
Daaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gabel.
Daaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gabel takes one on the button.
Daaz moves out of range of the body kick from Gabel.
A slow jab from Gabel misses its intended target.
Daaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gabel backs up against the cage.
Daaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabel.
Daaz throws a good cross that connects.
Daaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gabel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Gabel.
A combination from Daaz does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daaz's head.
Daaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gabel throws a head kick but Daaz moves out of range.
Daaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabel.
Gabel tries to land a leg kick but Daaz saw it coming and moves away.
Daaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Daaz digs a good body shot into Gabel's ribs.
Gabel lands a head kick. Daaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daaz clobbers Gabel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gabel throws out a leg kick but Daaz moves out of range and Gabel only half commits.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Daaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gabel misses with a leg kick.
Daaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gabel on the side of the head.
Daaz lands a really nice looking cross but Gabel seems unphased.
Daaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gabel throws a leg kick but Daaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Gabel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gabel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Daaz does it's job there.
Daaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daaz digs a good hook to Gabel's body.
Daaz avoids the head kick by Gabel.
Daaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gabel cracks the inside of Daaz's front leg.
Daaz checks a low kick from Gabel.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Daaz stuns Gabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daaz connects with a body shot.
Daaz throws a one two combo.
Daaz works Gabel's body with a nice hook.
Daaz jabs Gabel right on the nose. Gabel blinks but takes it well.
Daaz jabs at Gabel's body.
Daaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gabel's hands.
Gabel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daaz to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gabel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Daaz.
Daaz jabs at Gabel's body.
Daaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Gabel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daaz dips to his left and cracks Gabel with an uppercut!
Daaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gabel doesn't seem bothered though.
Daaz digs a good body shot into Gabel's ribs.
Daaz works the jab nicely.
Daaz thuds his right hand into Gabel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
Daaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gabel doesn't seem bothered though.
Daaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gabel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Daaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daaz.
Gabel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daaz throws a one two combo.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daaz connects with a crisp jab.
Gabel is breathing heavily.
Daaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daaz punishes Gabel's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Daaz finds it's way through Gabel's defenses.
Daaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daaz lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz lands a body shot.
Daaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gabel in his tracks.
Daaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gabel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gabel throws a low kick, looking for Daaz's leg but Daaz calmly moves out of range.
Daaz connects with a right hand. Gabel shakes it off.
A cross from Daaz lands.
Daaz scores with a nice strike.
Daaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Daaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daaz works Gabel's body with a nice hook.
Gabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gabel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gabel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gabel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gabel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Daaz.
Daaz lands a two punch combo.
Daaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Daaz misses.
Daaz scores with a hook to the body. Gabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daaz lands with a shot to the body.
Daaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Daaz.
Daaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nick Daaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Daaz scores with a hook to the body. Gabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gabel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daaz throws a shot to the body.
Daaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gabel.
Daaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daaz lands a jab to Gabel's midsection.
Gabel walks into a left hand.
Gabel walks into a straight right hand from Daaz.
Daaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gabel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gabel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daaz throws a nice looking combination but Gabel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daaz lands a slapping body shot.
Daaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gabel walks into a stiff left hand from Daaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Daaz does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daaz checks a leg kick.
Daaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daaz digs a good hook to Gabel's body.
Daaz digs a good hook to Gabel's body.
Daaz stalks Gabel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gabel's face. Gabel staggers backwards, shaken.
Daaz scores with the left hand. Gabel knows he should have avoided that one.
Daaz scores with a one two! Gabel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daaz punishes Gabel's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Daaz.
Daaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gabel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daaz scores with a body shot.
Gabel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daaz lands a nice shot that snaps Gabel's head back.
Daaz stuns Gabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daaz scores with a shot to the body.
Daaz lands a nice hook to Gabel's body. Gabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daaz lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gabel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daaz lands with a hook. Gabel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gabel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz scores with a nice right hand.
Daaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gabel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daaz.
No joy there for Daaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daaz lands with a nice body punch.
Gabel moves forwards but Daaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daaz sizes up Gabel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daaz lands a slapping body shot.
Daaz works Gabel's body with a nice hook.
Daaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Daaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daaz throws a combination. Gabel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daaz scores with a jab.
Daaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daaz lands a nice hook to Gabel's body. Gabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Daaz.
A right-left combo lands from Daaz.
Daaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Daaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gabel walks into a stiff left hand from Daaz.
Gabel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daaz digs a good hook to Gabel's body.
Gabel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daaz.
Daaz defending well as Gabel loads up on a big left hand.
Gabel throws a hook but Daaz blocks it.
Gabel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gabel tries a head kick but it misses.
Daaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gabel walks into a jab.
Daaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daaz!
Daaz lands a nice shot that snaps Gabel's head back.
Gabel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gabel tries to move into range but Daaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gabel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Daaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gabel needs to keep his hands up - Daaz had a free shot at his head there.
Gabel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daaz connects with a body shot.
Gabel walks into a straight right hand from Daaz.
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!
Nice jab there from Daaz.
Daaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz tests Gabel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Daaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gabel is rocked!
Daaz connects with a body shot.
Daaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gabel is still on wobbly legs! Can Daaz finish him?
Daaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gabel at a distance.
Gabel seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Daaz.
Daaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabel can do to turn this around?
Daaz lands a nice hook to Gabel's body. Gabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Daaz.
Daaz is looking to wear down Gabel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daaz sizes up Gabel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daaz lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daaz.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Daaz checks the leg kick.
Gabel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daaz dips to his left and cracks Gabel with an uppercut!
Gabel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daaz blocks a head kick by Gabel.
Daaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daaz works the jab nicely.
Daaz lands with a nice body punch.
Daaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Daaz.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daaz jabs at Gabel's body.
Gabel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daaz.
Daaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gabel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daaz scores with a hook to the body. Gabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daaz clobbers Gabel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gabel needs to keep his hands up - Daaz had a free shot at his head there.
Daaz connects with a body shot.
Daaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Daaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daaz thuds a left hand into Gabel's body.
Daaz lands a right hook to the body.
Gabel tries to land a leg kick but Daaz saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz lands a nice hook to Gabel's body. Gabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gabel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Daaz lands with a nice combination. Gabel backs away looking to recover.
Gabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daaz scores with a jab to the head.
Gabel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daaz lands with a shot to the body.
Daaz lands a with a good body shot.
Daaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gabel throws a low kick, looking for Daaz's leg but Daaz calmly moves out of range.
Daaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gabel on the side of the head.
Daaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Daaz coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz scores with a jab to the body.
Daaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gabel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Daaz scores with a four punch combination!
Daaz scores with a hook to the body. Gabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gabel on the side of the head.
Daaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daaz lunges at Gabel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gabel's hand.
Daaz stuns Gabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daaz throws a shot to the body.
Daaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daaz lands a with a good body shot.
Daaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Daaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gabel off the cage and back into rage.
Danga de danga de dang - Daaz scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to de liver by Daaz. Beautiful body shot.
Gabel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daaz cracks Gabel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Daaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daaz!
Gabel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daaz lands a nice hook to Gabel's body. Gabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daaz scores with a nice strike.
Daaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Daaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gabel doesn't seem bothered though.
Gabel throws and low kick but Daaz moves out of range easily.
Daaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Daaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daaz digs a good body shot into Gabel's ribs.
Daaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daaz lands a head shot.
Daaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gabel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daaz with a hook.
Daaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gabel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Daaz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gabel. Gabel tries to recover but Daaz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gabel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Daaz!
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