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AFC 84 - Porter vs. Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boomhauer comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss My Country Ass. Frank Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeff Boomhauer's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Boomhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomhauer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Boomhauer both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Frank Silva has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Boomhauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boomhauer clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomhauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boomhauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boomhauer thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Boomhauer. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Silva.
A slow jab from Boomhauer misses its intended target.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva looks gassed!
Boomhauer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jeff Boomhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomhauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Boomhauer. That snapped Silva's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boomhauer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Boomhauer throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Boomhauer misses.
Boomhauer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Boomhauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boomhauer finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Boomhauer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boomhauer. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Frank Silva's cut even more.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boomhauer.
Boomhauer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer connects with a crisp jab.
Boomhauer scores with a leg kick.
Boomhauer punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Boomhauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boomhauer throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Boomhauer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boomhauer.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boomhauer as he avoids it easily.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer with a nice cross.
Boomhauer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Frank Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Boomhauer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Boomhauer lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boomhauer stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Boomhauer does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Boomhauer. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva checks a low kick from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Boomhauer.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boomhauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boomhauer throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boomhauer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boomhauer pinned against the cage. Boomhauer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Boomhauer. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Silva'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.
Boomhauer throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Boomhauer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boomhauer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boomhauer wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva dives in and grabs Boomhauer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boomhauer pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Boomhauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Boomhauer throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boomhauer has got the better of the exchanges.
Boomhauer throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Boomhauer feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boomhauer can pounce on him.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boomhauer can pounce on him.
Boomhauer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boomhauer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer swinging wilding here.
Boomhauer misses with a double jab.
Boomhauer misses with a series of wild punches.
Boomhauer throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Silva.
Boomhauer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Boomhauer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boomhauer throws a shot to the body.
Jeff Boomhauer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boomhauer lands a right hook to the body.
Boomhauer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boomhauer lands a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Boomhauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iversen comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Bully. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gerald Brill enters the cage!
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Brill!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brill fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iversen is defended easily by Brill.
Brill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Brill as Iversen shoots in.
Brill moves in looking to clinch but Iversen pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brill gets a clinch.
Iversen can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brill.
Iversen is working Brill over against the cage.
Iversen takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iversen tries to score a body lock takedown but Brill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brill landing knees to the head.
Iversen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brill presses Iversen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iversen avoids it.
Brill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iversen is defending well for now.
Brill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iversen has him pressed against the cage.
Iversen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brill obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
Iversen shoots in and bounces Brill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iversen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brill wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iversen won't allow Brill to sweep him here.
Iversen wants to control from the top but Brill keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen postures up in Brill's guard and throws a big left but Brill blocks it.
Iversen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iversen won't allow Brill to get back to his feet.
Brill looking to control.
Brill keeping full guard, as Iversen tries to pass.
Brill wants to sweep here but Iversen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iversen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brill's guard.
Brill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Iversen dives into side control.
Iversen is trying to get an arm triangle but Brill is defending well.
Iversen trying to control the action but Brill is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morten Iversen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iversen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iversen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brill circles away.
No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen looks to clinch
and Brill counters with a leg kick.
Iversen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brill tries to avoid it but Iversen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brill to the ground. Brill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Iversen tries to clinch but Brill moves away
and Brill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brill lands a two punch combo.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brill as he jumps to the side.
Brill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill throws a sloppy head kick and Iversen moves out of range easily.
No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt.
Iversen has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iversen shoots for a double leg takedown but Brill sprawls well. He's pushed Iversen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morten Iversen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brill.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brill tries to clinch up
and Iversen counters with a single leg into guard. Brill didn't expect that.
Iversen trying to control but Brill is working from the bottom.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Brill is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Brill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Iversen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iversen throws a body punch but Brill moves out of range.
Iversen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brill's waist but Brill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iversen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iversen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brill is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brill's waist but Brill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iversen off to one side.
Brill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brill wants it to stay on the feet.
Iversen keeps the fight on the outside.
Brill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Iversen fails to land the takedown.
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.
Iversen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense.
Brill punishes Iversen's body with a nice straight punch.
Iversen shoots in but Brill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iversen shoots in for a double leg but Brill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill has Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.
Brill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iversen blocks a head kick by Brill.
Brill scores with a spinning back kick!
Brill wants to clinch but Iversen slips to the side
and Iversen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brill's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen tries to free his leg and advance position but Brill is retaining full guard.
Brill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Iversen!
Iversen is looking to improve his position but Brill isn't that keen on the idea.
Brill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iversen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Brill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Brill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Sumerweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thie Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thie Lion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Sumerweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thie Lion!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sumerweather.
Lion fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lion!
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
Sumerweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumerweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion tries to clinch up but Sumerweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumerweather throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Thie Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Sumerweather swings for the body but Lion moves out of range.
Sumerweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lion throws a head kick but Sumerweather moves out of range.
Sumerweather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lion throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Sumerweather misses.
Lion has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Lion.
Sumerweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Lion defending well as Sumerweather loads up on a big left hand.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sumerweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lion tries to clinch up.
Sumerweather throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Sumerweather fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sumerweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumerweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion slips a straight right by Sumerweather.
Lion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sumerweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumerweather catches Lion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Lion throws a nice head kick!
Sumerweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lion manages to avoid it.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Sumerweather digs a good body shot into Lion's ribs.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd Sumerweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thie Lion.
Sumerweather swinging wilding here.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Sumerweather is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lion's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sumerweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sumerweather sprawls well. Sumerweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumerweather throws a looping overhand right but Lion ducks down to avoid it.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Sumerweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sumerweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lion tries to clinch up.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Lion.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Lion fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sumerweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Sumerweather will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Sumerweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumerweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sumerweather throws a looping overhand right but Lion ducks down to avoid it.
Sumerweather throws a push kick but Lion slaps the foot to one side.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
Lion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lion looks gassed!
Sumerweather throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Sumerweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sumerweather dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Lion tries to clinch up but Sumerweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumerweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lion backs up against the cage.
Sumerweather is looking to wear down Lion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sumerweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sumerweather connects with the punch.
Lion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sumerweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Lion.
Sumerweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Sumerweather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lion slips a straight right by Sumerweather.
Lion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lion wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion is looking to clinch but Sumerweather is avoiding it.
Sumerweather missing with a left hand there. Lion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lion is looking to clinch but Sumerweather is avoiding it.
Lion tries to clinch up.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
Lion wants to clinch up but Sumerweather keeps it at a distance.
Lion tries to clinch up but Sumerweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumerweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
Sumerweather lands a head shot.
Floyd Sumerweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumerweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sumerweather as he jumps to the side.
Lion is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sumerweather is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lion.
Lion is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sumerweather throws out a loose jab but Lion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumerweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumerweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Sumerweather takes a swing at Lion's ribcage but misses.
Sumerweather throws a nice looking combination but Lion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sumerweather throws a jab when Lion was well out of range.
Sumerweather misses the jab.
Lion is looking to clinch.
Floyd Sumerweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sumerweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumerweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sumerweather.
Sumerweather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Floyd Sumerweather is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather looks to land a combination but Lion avoids it well.
Sumerweather throws out a loose jab but Lion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumerweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lion was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumerweather.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Sumerweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Sumerweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumerweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sumerweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather moves out of range.
Lion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sumerweather.
Sumerweather stalks Lion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lion's face. Lion staggers backwards, shaken.
Lion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumerweather's waist but Sumerweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lion off to one side.
Floyd Sumerweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thie Lion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumerweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sumerweather.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Sumerweather circles away.
Lion wants to clinch up but Sumerweather keeps it at a distance.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather moves out of range.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Sumerweather misses.
Sumerweather missing with a left hand there. Lion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lion takes one on the button.
Lion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lion takes one to the side of the head.
Sumerweather throws a right hand that Lion ducks under and follows up with a left that Lion also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Lion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sumerweather dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lion tries to clinch up.
Lion misses with a two punch combination.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sumerweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lion tries to clinch but Sumerweather is having none of it.
Sumerweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lion circles away quickly and effectively.
Sumerweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumerweather throws a body punch but Lion moves out of range.
Lion drives through and clinches with Sumerweather against the cage.
Lion tries to pull guard but Sumerweather won't allow it.
Lion lands a body punch.
Sumerweather is trying to break free.
Lion tries to pull guard but Sumerweather holds him up against the cage and eventually Lion drops back down to his feet.
Lion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Floyd Sumerweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thie Lion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lion manages to pull guard.
Sumerweather avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sumerweather uses it to pass to side control.
Sumerweather decides to stand back up.
Sumerweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lion moves in looking to clinch but Sumerweather pushes him off.
Lion is looking to clinch but Sumerweather is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Sumerweather.
Sumerweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Sumerweather stuns Lion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lion tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sumerweather sprawls well. Sumerweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumerweather throws a hook but Lion blocks it.
Sumerweather looks to land a combination but Lion avoids it well.
Lion slips a straight right by Sumerweather.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumerweather misses with a straight right.
Lion wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Sumerweather misses.
Sumerweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Lion is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Lion.
Lion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lion tries to clinch there but Sumerweather circles away.
Sumerweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lion at a distance.
Sumerweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sumerweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sumerweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sumerweather misses with a double jab.
Floyd Sumerweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sumerweather misses with a straight right.
Lion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumerweather throws a jab when Lion was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sumerweather lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Lion.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumerweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumerweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lion was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumerweather.
Lion tries to clinch there but Sumerweather circles away.
Sumerweather lands a jab-cross combination.
Lion tries to clinch up but Sumerweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumerweather throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Lion tries to clinch up.
Thie Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Sumerweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sumerweather, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Sumerweather!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance McBruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Robert Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance McBruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McBruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith defending well as McBruce loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Lance McBruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McBruce takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
McBruce throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBruce gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McBruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBruce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McBruce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McBruce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
McBruce is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
McBruce punishes Smith with strikes from the back mount.
McBruce gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
McBruce is landing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBruce has good solid back control here.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in McBruce's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
McBruce is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
McBruce keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McBruce's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control from half guard but McBruce is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McBruce regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to control from the top but McBruce keeps moving.
McBruce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to control but McBruce is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
McBruce throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A slow jab from McBruce misses its intended target.
McBruce throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
McBruce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McBruce is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
McBruce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBruce stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McBruce has passed into half guard!
McBruce is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McBruce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBruce is one step ahead there.
McBruce is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
McBruce stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBruce preventing the sweep.
McBruce wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks gassed!
McBruce looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lance McBruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Smith.
McBruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBruce feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McBruce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McBruce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McBruce postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance McBruce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McBruce looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBruce.
McBruce just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but McBruce is working from the bottom.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
McBruce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBruce is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
McBruce throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBruce is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBruce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith prevents McBruce from getting the reversal.
McBruce takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Feeble punches landing from McBruce - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
McBruce wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
McBruce defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
McBruce working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McBruce can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McBruce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBruce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith looking to control but McBruce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McBruce is trying to escape the mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from McBruce to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but McBruce wriggling away.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
McBruce is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
McBruce avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
McBruce landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Smith wants to control the pace but McBruce is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for McBruce.
McBruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBruce misses with a straight left.
McBruce waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
McBruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBruce throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBruce misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
McBruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBruce gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBruce throws out the jab.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from McBruce.
McBruce throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
McBruce throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
McBruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith avoids the attempt from McBruce to control.
Smith looking to control but McBruce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robert Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McBruce is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Smith turns him over and now has his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBruce tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBruce is really stuck here.
Smith scores with punches from the back.
Will Smith go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but McBruce is controlling his hands well.
McBruce tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McBruce is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBruce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBruce is trying to escape the mount.
Smith trying to control but McBruce is having none of it.
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by McBruce to take his back!
McBruce wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but McBruce pushed the leg off.
McBruce is in bad spot here.
McBruce is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McBruce hold on?
McBruce manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by McBruce.
McBruce won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is trying to keep McBruce in close.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBruce drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick McBruce off! McBruce jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
McBruce postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBruce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McBruce keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from McBruce.
Smith pushing down on McBruce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McBruce tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBruce sees it coming and defends easily.
McBruce trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Cast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Chaos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RJ Cast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RJ Cast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chaos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cast moves into range and clinches up with Chaos.
Cast taking a breather.
Chaos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cast taking a breather.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos tries a knee to the head but Cast blocks it.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cast crunches a lovely knee into Chaos's ribcage.
Cast lands a knee to the head.
Cast scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cast.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Cast takes a shot to the head.
Cast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaos obliges.
Cast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cast lands a high kick!
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cast.
Cast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cast tried to score with a low kick but Chaos checks it.
Chaos blocks a jab.
A head kick by Cast misses
and Chaos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaos counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaos blocks the leg kick.
Cast thuds his right hand into Chaos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaos looks to land a combination but Cast avoids it well.
Cast misses with a head kick.
Cast throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cast misses with a looping left.
Chaos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaos.
Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cast throws out the jab.
A big right from Cast misses.
Cast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cast's guard now.
Chaosis looking to pass into half guard but Cast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cast is in guard.
Cast postures up.
Chaos working for a triangle but Cast defends it easily.
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!
Chaos wants to sweep here but Cast controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos 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.
Cast stands up and waves to Chaos to follow him.
Chaos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cast scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cast.
A right-left combo lands from Chaos.
Chaos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Cast misses.
Cast misses with a low kick.
Cast lands a big head kick that sends Chaos tumbling to the mat! Cast takes a step backwards and waves Chaos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chaos is rocked!
Chaos scores with a hook to the body. Cast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Chaos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cast.
Chaos seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Cast.
Cast throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ Cast dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chaos lands a jab to Cast's midsection.
Cast misses with a head kick.
Cast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chaos scores with a nice strike.
Cast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaos swings for the body but Cast moves out of range.
Cast throws a front kick aimed at Chaos's knee but Chaos avoids it well.
RJ Cast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos moves out of range of the body kick from Cast.
Chaos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cast moves forwards but Chaos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cast throws a leg kick that misses.
Cast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Cast misses
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cast wants to clinch.
Cast throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Cast moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Cast walks into a straight right hand from Chaos.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cast.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Cast scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cast looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaos blocks the leg kick.
Cast misses with a body kick.
Cast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cast manages to avoid it.
RJ Cast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Cast.
Chaos lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cast.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Cast throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaos.
Cast misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Cast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Cast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaos throws a shot to the body.
Cast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RJ Cast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cast throws a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Chaos.
Cast throws a lazy body kick
and Chaos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaos cracks Cast with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cast throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chaos throws out a loose jab but Cast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cast misses with a body kick.
Cast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chaos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cast lands a head shot.
Cast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cast throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Chaos.
Cast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clinton Chaos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cast throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Chaos lands.
Cast looks to land a combination but Chaos avoids it well.
Cast throws a front kick aimed at Chaos's knee but Chaos avoids it well.
Cast clinches but Chaos breaks the clinch
and Chaos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cast thinking.
Cast throws a body kick the misses
and Chaos counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Cast misses.
Cast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cast misses with a kick to the body.
Cast waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Chaos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a shot to the body.
Cast throws out a leg kick but Chaos moves out of range and Cast only half commits.
Cast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaos cracks Cast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaos's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cast misses with a body shot
and Chaos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cast thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaos, as that shot connected.
Chaos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cast to the mat! Cast manages to get full guard.
Chaos advances position into side control!
Chaos is trying to get an arm triangle but Cast is defending well.
Chaos trying to control the position but Cast is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chaos tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cast keeps working.
Cast gets back to half guard.
Cast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is fighting to break Cast's control of his arms but Cast is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cast scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chaos connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Chaos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos looks to land a combination but Cast avoids it well.
Chaos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaos slips a jab from Cast.
Cast moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Cast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Chaos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Chaos misses.
Cast waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Cast moved out of range nicely.
Cast ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cast.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kc bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gina Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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141 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kc bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gina Carano!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano clinches up with bones and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Carano.
bones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
bones being controlled against the cage.
bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
bones avoiding damage as Carano throws knees to the body.
bones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bones managing to block the knees to the body from Carano.
A right handed body shot lands from Carano.
bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carano with a knee to the head.
It looks like kc bones has been cut.
Carano leaning against his opponent.
Carano misses with an elbow strike.
bones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carano smiles and moves away.
Carano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but bones manages to avoid it.
Carano closes the distance and clinches.
Carano tries to land knees in the clinch but bones avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Carano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carano.
bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carano misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carano.
bones fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano lands a nice uppercut.
Carano scores a nice knee to the body.
Carano throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Carano.
bones is breathing heavily.
Carano lands a good knee to the midsection. bones won't want to take too many of those.
Carano crunches a lovely knee into bones's ribcage.
Carano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
bones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Carano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carano.
Carano lands a nice knee to the body.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carano tries a knee to the head but bones blocks it.
Good body shot from Carano.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section. bones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Carano.
Carano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carano.
Carano connects with a knee to the head.
Carano lands a good knee to the midsection. bones won't want to take too many of those.
bones takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carano obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Carano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Carano.
A hook to the body from Carano.
Carano lands a knee to the body.
Carano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carano connects with a nasty looking knee right to bones's face.
bones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
bones avoiding damage as Carano throws knees to the body.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano holds him up against the cage and eventually bones drops back down to his feet.
Carano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bones stalling in the clinch but Carano improves position.
A short right from Carano.
Carano blocks a body shot from bones.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano holds him up against the cage and eventually bones drops back down to his feet.
bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
bones fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carano.
Carano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carano scores with a knee to the head.
bones jumps guard but Carano stands there with bones around his waist. bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano holds him up against the cage and eventually bones drops back down to his feet.
bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carano has bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carano obliges.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano holds him up against the cage and eventually bones drops back down to his feet.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano won't allow it.
Carano tries to land a knee to the head but bones blocks with his arms.
bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Carano as the two fighters clinch.
Carano looking to throw knees to the head but bones is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Carano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
bones jumps guard but Carano stands there with bones around his waist. bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down bones.
Carano misses with a knee strike.
Carano landing knees to the body.
Carano misses with a knee to the head.
bones drags the fight down to the ground.
bones is looking for a triangle but Carano pushes his legs off easily.
Carano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carano moves in looking to clinch but bones pushes him off.
bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carano lands a head kick!
Carano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gina Carano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kc bones'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.
Carano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
bones throws a body punch but Carano moves out of range.
bones shoots in for a takedown but Carano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carano scores with a hook to the body.
Gina Carano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carano.
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Carano.
bones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carano walks away with a smile on his face. bones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick and bones moves out of range easily.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick and bones moves out of range easily.
bones tries to move into range but Carano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carano connects with a solid leg kick.
Carano throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gina Carano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent bones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bones takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Carano.
Carano lands a nice uppercut.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down bones.
Carano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carano scores a nice knee to the body.
Carano lands a good knee to the midsection. bones won't want to take too many of those.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carano is leaning against bones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carano digs a right hand into bones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on bones's gas tank.
Carano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano won't allow it.
Carano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano holds him up against the cage and eventually bones drops back down to his feet.
bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carano lands an elbow inside.
Carano landing knees to the body.
Carano pushes bones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
bones jumps guard but Carano stands there with bones around his waist. bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carano lands an elbow that stopped bones in his tracks for a moment.
Carano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carano lands an elbow inside that bones shrugs off.
bones fails to pull guard.
Carano scores with a knee to the head.
bones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carano walks away with a smile on his face. bones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on bones. That did some damage!
Carano lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carano.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carano.
bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carano fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano rushes bones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carano presses bones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
bones avoids a wild elbow strike from Carano.
Carano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but bones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down bones.
Carano crunches a lovely knee into bones's ribcage.
bones decides to pull guard.
bones has his foot on Carano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carano works his way back into a safe position though.
Carano is looking to stand up but bones won't let him.
Carano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
bones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
bones blocks the body kick.
Carano moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carano - that landed with a thud.
bones jumps guard but Carano stands there with bones around his waist. bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carano lunges at bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by bones's hand.
bones looks for a takedown but Carano sprawls well.
Carano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carano landing knees to the head.
A short right from Carano on the inside.
bones dodges an elbow strike from Carano.
Carano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carano working bones over with knees to the body.
Carano lands a left hand that snaps the head of bones backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carano lands a body shot in the clinch.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano won't allow it.
Carano lands a body shot.
Carano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carano landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gina Carano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on kc bones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from bones.
Carano misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carano.
Carano misses with a low kick.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bones.
bones takes one to the side of the head.
Carano lands a nice shot that snaps bones's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carano.
Carano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches bones on the side of the head.
Carano connects with a high kick.
Carano slips under a jab from bones.
Carano scores with a sloppy right hand. bones should have avoided that one.
Carano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carano doesn't manage to clinch there - bones circles away.
Carano throws a sloppy body shot
and bones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carano's guard.
Carano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bones's guard.
bones trying to keep a closed guard but Carano is proving a slippery customer.
Carano preventing the sweep.
Carano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carano connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
bones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Carano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carano cracks the inside of bones's front leg.
Carano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carano tries to close the distance and clinch but bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carano moves into the clinch.
Carano lands a right hand that snaps the head of bones backwards.
Carano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down bones.
Carano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carano landing knees to the body.
Carano is stalling here.
Carano lands a good knee to the midsection. bones won't want to take too many of those.
Carano throws a knee to the head but misses.
bones takes a shot to the head.
bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kc bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bones takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Carano.
bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Carano unloads a knee to the mid-section. bones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carano lands a shot to the body.
Carano scores with a knee to the head.
Carano scores with a shoulder strike.
bones fails to pull guard.
Carano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of boness head.
Carano digs a right hand into bones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on bones's gas tank.
Carano is working bones over against the cage.
Carano lands with a short shot to the head.
Carano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bones tries to pull guard but Carano won't allow it.
bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bones pulls guard effortlessly.
Carano gets to his feet. bones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
bones swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carano.
bones shoots in but Carano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gina Carano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano scores with a shot to the body.
bones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Carano. That snapped bones's head back.
Carano lands a right hook to the body.
Carano tries to clinch up but bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Carano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carano throws a head kick but bones moves out of range.
Carano throws a right hand that bones ducks under and follows up with a left that bones also avoids with ease.
Carano keeps bones at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carano pushes bones away with a front kick.
Carano forces bones back against the cage and clinches.
kc bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from bones fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gina Carano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gina Carano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ric Austin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves drags the fight down to the ground.
Austin throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by Alves!
Alves distracts Austin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
Austin has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Austin wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Austin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alves!
Austin working Alves over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Austin thows a big elbow that misses.
Austin cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves striking from the bottom.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Austin!
Austin gets back to half guard.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves thows a huge punch but Austin dodges it nicely.
Austin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.
Austin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
Austin is striking from the bottom but Alves uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Alves prevents Austin from improving his position.
Austin is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves unloading with bombs!
Alves landing strikes from the mount.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Austin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Austin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Austin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Austin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
Austin lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin with a poor takedown
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Austin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Austin has a hand on Alves's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alves takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Alves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alves tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Austin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves blocks Austin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Milton Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Austin can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Austin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Austin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Austin tries to reverse the position but Alves maintains control.
Alves scoring with strikes but Austin is staying in there.
Austin is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Austin can't escape the position.
Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Austin hang on?
Austin taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Austin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Austin is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Alves blocks Austin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Alves has control of Austin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Austin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Austin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Austin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alves blocks Austin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Alves prevents Austin from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Austin is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
Alves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Austin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Alves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Austin regains half guard.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
Austin lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Austin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Austin tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Austin's guard.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Alves advances to half guard.
Austin has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves prevents Austin from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Austin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Austin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Austin fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Austin wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Austin wants to hit a switch here but Alves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Austin there!
Alves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Austin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves blocks the strikes from Austin.
Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Austin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Austin wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Austin misses with a takedown
so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Milton Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Austin.
Alves won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
Alves is in close to Austin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Milton Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alves wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Ric Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EJ Tap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mornington Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap's entrance music is Pop Lock and Drop It. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, EJ Tap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mornington Crescent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crescent looks to land a right hand but Tap moved out of range.
Crescent tries to bum rush Tap with a series of wild strikes but Tap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tap ducks under a wild hook from Crescent.
Crescent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crescent has a takedown stuffed.
Tap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crescent.
Crescent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tap manages to avoid it.
Tap moves in looking to clinch but Crescent pushes him off.
Crescent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tap tries to bench press Crescent off him but Crescent keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crescent working the strikes but Tap uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crescent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crescent is thwarting Tap's attempts to control the position.
Crescent prevents Tap from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tap gets back to full guard.
Crescent wants to pass the guard but Tap is keeping the position.
Crescent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crescent.
Tap looking for submissions off his back.
Crescent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tap works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crescent tries to free his leg and advance position but Tap is retaining full guard.
Crescent lands a couple of digs.
Tap working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crescent has passed into half guard!
Tap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crescent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crescent connects with a nice short shot to Tap's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tap tries to get to full guard but Crescent has control of the leg.
Crescent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent is stalling here. Tap is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crescent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tap has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crescent is not content to let Tap control the position.
Crescent sneaks back into half guard.
Crescent wants to improve his position but Tap is controlling well.
Crescent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tap's back!
Tap tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crescent tries to control but Tap wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tap is trying desperately to improve position.
Tap taking shots to the head.
Crescent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tap wants to hold on but Crescent pushes him away.
Crescent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tap is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mornington Crescent dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crescent swings for the body but Tap moves out of range.
Crescent thows a body shot but no joy.
Tap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crescent.
Crescent throws a jab but it's blocked by Tap.
Mornington Crescent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Crescent or perhaps it was just good defense by Tap which made him look bad.
Tap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crescent swivels and escapes.
Crescent moves in looking to clinch but Tap pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Tap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crescent lands a nice shot that snaps Tap's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tap.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Tap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent fails with a takedown attempt.
Crescent misses with a wild body shot.
Crescent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tap wants to improve his position but Crescent is controlling well.
Tap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tap gets full guard.
Tap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crescent throwing strikes from guard but Tap blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tap trying to control the position.
Crescent thows a big elbow that misses.
Crescent working some strikes from top position.
Tap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crescent passes Tap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tap actively working from the bottom here.
Crescent is trying to control the action in half guard but Tap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crescent content to control rather than advance.
Crescent works his way into side control.
Tap is looking to reverse the position.
Tap struggling a bit here.
Crescent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tap keeps working.
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.
Tap tries to improve position but can't.
Crescent working the ground and pound.
Tap is trying to get back to half guard.
Crescent working the ground and pound from side control.
Crescent in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tap manages to get back to half guard.
Crescent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crescent wants to free his trapped foot but Tap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crescent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mornington Crescent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crescent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tap as he avoids it easily.
Crescent shoots in but Tap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tap swings for the body but Crescent moves out of range.
Crescent pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tap is out of range and Crescent settles back down.
Crescent throws a series of punches but Tap avoids them all with ease.
Crescent scores with the left hand. Tap knows he should have avoided that one.
Tap throws a shot from downtown. Crescent moves away and avoids it.
Crescent doesn't manage to clinch there - Tap circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crescent throws a series of punches but Tap moves out of range.
Crescent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tap swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent cracks Tap with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crescent on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Tap misses.
Tap clinches up with Crescent and pushes him back against the cage.
Crescent tries to pull guard but Tap won't allow it.
EJ Tap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mornington Crescent.
Tap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crescent backwards.
Crescent wants a takedown but no success here.
Crescent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crescent prevents a body shot from Tap.
Tap has a couple of punches blocked by Crescent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tap. Crescent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tap throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Crescent.
A big left from Crescent misses.
Tap closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tap throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crescent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tap's back!
Crescent softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Crescent is working the ground and pound. Can Tap escape?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tap tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tap wants to control but Crescent is having none of it.
Tap regains half guard.
Tap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crescent.
Crescent tries to pass to full mount but Tap defends it.
Tap looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap is looking for a sweep. Crescent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crescent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crescent trying to control from half guard but Tap is working away.
Tap wants to control but Crescent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crescent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tap.
Decent striking displayed by Tap there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crescent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tap.
EJ Tap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crescent just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Crescent does it's job there.
Crescent misses with a takedown attempt - Tap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crescent wants to clinch.
Crescent fails with a takedown attempt.
Crescent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mornington Crescent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crescent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
EJ Tap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crescent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mornington Crescent!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokamek Yeets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeets has chosen Nuclear Fusion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
270 lbs
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270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tokamek Yeets!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman misses with a hook.
Yeets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stuart Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Redman misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Redman does no damage.
Yeets throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yeets throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeets swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redman tries to clinch up but Yeets circles away and keeps his distance.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeets manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman throws a right and a left that Yeets avoids nicely.
Yeets throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeets moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yeets moves out of range as Redman strikes.
No joy there for Redman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stuart Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeets tries to close the distance and clinch but Redman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Yeets with that takedown attempt.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeets avoids the body shot from Redman.
Yeets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yeets shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yeets controlling from the full mount.
Yeets cracks Redman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Stuart Redman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeets working the ground and pound effectively.
Yeets unloads with some shots from mount but Redman bucks and avoids them well.
Yeets wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Yeets with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeets lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Redman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stuart Redman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stuart Redman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokamek Yeets!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Porter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Porter stuffs the takedown.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Chris Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Porter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Porter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Porter's back instead.
Porter trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Porter manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porter trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porter defends well.
Porter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Porter defends easily.
Porter trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie has an active guard here but Porter has managed to pass into half guard.
Porter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Porter eventually gives up the hold.
Porter is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Porter trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Porter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to control but Porter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Porter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Porter lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Porter.
Porter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Porter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porter is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Porter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Porter trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Porter wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Porter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Porter pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Porter!
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