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VFC:A 20 - Milestone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tristan West!
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, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Souza postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
West has a closed guard, preventing Souza from standing up.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza postures up.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
West is trying to keep Souza in close.
West wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Souza clinches up against the cage.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
A short right from Souza on the inside.
Souza tries for a takedown but West manages to get underhooks.
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Tristan West has been cut.
Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza has clasped his hands together around West's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Souza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but West is avoiding damage well.
West struggling a bit here.
Souza working the ground and pound but West is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza cracks West with a big right hand but West just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Souza decides to stand up, so the ref orders West to his feet.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.
Tristan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West wants to control but Souza postures up.
West tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
Souza cracks West with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Souza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Souza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Souza cracks West with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Souza decides to stand back up.
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands an elbow.
Souza working the ground and pound.
West being controlled for a moment.
Souza decides to stand back up. Souza steps back and let's West get back to his feet.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Souza both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West closes the distance and clinches.
Souza prevents West from breaking the clinch.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza looking for a takedown.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tristan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
West tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
West tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Souza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows West to get to his feet.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tristan West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
West is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
West controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Souza scores with a takedown into West's guard.
West wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza with a nice head shot there.
West is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
West has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
West has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
West has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Souza wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
West trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Souza manages to pass to mount!
Souza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. West can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
West in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Souza looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
Souza cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Souza raining down shots from the mount!
Souza lands a nice shot to the head.
West taking shots to the head.
West is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tristan West's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Souza with a poor takedown
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza is trying to drag West to the mat but West just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tristan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza fails with the takedown
and West counters by clinching up.
West breaks the clinch.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fails with the takedown
and West counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Souza tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
West tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
West wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Souza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face.
Souza landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Souza.
Souza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
West takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
West is rocked!
Souza controlling his opponent.
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face.
West taking shots to the head.
West tries to lock up and control but Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
West is looking to get to half guard.
Souza is landing with some decent strikes but West is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza working West over with strikes here.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Tristan West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West tries to hold on but Souza postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza with a couple of short strikes.
Paolo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Souza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Helton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Helton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Knight!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Helton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Helton pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Helton shoots in.
Knight connects with a right hand. Helton shakes it off.
It looks like Tyler Helton has been cut.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helton wants to clinch.
Helton shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Helton wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helton looking to pass the guard.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Helton from standing up.
Knight 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.
Helton slips nicely into half guard.
Helton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
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.
Helton trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight keeping hold of Helton's head, controlling as best he can.
Helton stalling away here and it's allowed Knight to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight controlling Helton's posture.
Helton trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Helton is fighting to break Knight's control of his arms but Knight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helton won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Helton throwing strikes but missing.
Helton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helton but great work by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Helton's cut.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helton is defended easily by Knight.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helton doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Knight.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Helton's head back.
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Helton sprawling to the canvas! Helton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?!
Helton is rocked!
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Barry Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Helton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heltons head.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heltons head.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Helton takes a shot to the head.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Helton's ribcage. Helton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight works on Helton's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helton can't break the clinch.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Helton's ribcage. Helton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Helton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helton.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helton backwards.
Helton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helton is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Knight.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Helton's head.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helton backwards.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knight cracks Helton with a nice body shot.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Knight gets through Helton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight pushes Helton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight pushes Helton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helton is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Helton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Knight.
Knight lands an uppercut.
A short right from Knight.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Helton or not.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helton lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Knight.
Helton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Helton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helton is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Helton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight gets through Helton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barry Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Helton.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Helton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight lands with a nice combination. Helton backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Helton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight wants to clinch up but Helton keeps it at a distance.
Knight tries to clinch but Helton moves out of range.
Knight misses with a hook. Helton ducked under it nicely.
Helton tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight leaves Helton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Knight lands.
Helton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight tries to clinch but Helton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight scores with a hook.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
Helton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Helton from controlling successfully.
Knight pulls Helton in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helton looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helton has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Helton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barry Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight controlling from the top position.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Knight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Helton 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.
Helton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helton trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler Helton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Knight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Marks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Marks!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks drives through with a takedown into guard.
rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
rodrigo trying to keep a closed guard but Marks is proving a slippery customer.
rodrigo is looking to stand up but Marks isn't so interested in that idea.
rodrigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks stays in close to rodrigo's body and controls the position.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. rodrigo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marks stands and throws rodrigo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
rodrigo tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks tries for a kimura but rodrigo is defending well.
Marks controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on rodrigo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marks has an Americana. rodrigo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marks is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Marks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Rolinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolinha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paul Engemann - Push It To The Limit. Peter Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Rolinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolinha dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Rolinha's head and hops out.
Rolinha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolinha circles away.
Rolinha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Rolinha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rolinha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Rolinha.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin stalling.
Rolinha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
Rolinha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolinha wants a takedown but no success here.
Rolinha gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Rolinha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin jabs Rolinha right on the nose. Rolinha blinks but takes it well.
Griffin lands a nice shot that snaps Rolinha's head back.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Rolinha is breathing heavily.
Rolinha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Griffin knocks Rolinha out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Griffin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Bate Pesadăo. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Batista!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Batista.
Batista throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Batista scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Batista swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Batista takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belfort tries to bum rush Batista with a series of wild strikes but Batista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joao Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Batista.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort stands up from half guard.
Belfort throws a body punch but Batista moves out of range.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
Batista lands a jab-cross combination.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Batista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Batista there.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Batista gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belfort decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Batista, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batista looks gassed!
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown. Batista fights it but they end up in guard.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Belfort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Belfort with a hook.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Belfort closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belfort lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista is working an open guard so Belfort takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Belfort jabs at Batista's body.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belfort is looking to wear down Batista with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista misses with a body shot.
Batista takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belfort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belfort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batista momentarily.
Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort lands with an overhand left.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Batista scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Batista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort lands with a hook. Batista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Batista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belfort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Batista throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
Belfort walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista scores with a jab to the body.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batista's guard now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Belfort pushing down on Batista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to stand up here but Belfort is controlling him well.
Belfort landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belfort stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batista to get to his feet.
Batista is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belfort stops Batista from getting back to his feet.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Batista is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Batista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belfort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belfort has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batista tries to move into range but Belfort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Batista. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Batista is wriggling around but Belfort manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to stand.
Belfort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belfort is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort prevents Batista from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Batista scores with a decent looking hook.
Batista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Batista.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Batista is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
Belfort on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Belfort moves out of range as Batista strikes.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Batista with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Batista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
Batista scores with a jab. Belfort acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joao Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Batista.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Batista's body.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista slips under a jab.
Belfort drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort working the strikes but Batista uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belfort gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Batista misses.
A nice combination there by Belfort.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort slips a jab from Batista.
Batista works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista misses the target.
Belfort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Belfort is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batista's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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21
211 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson 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.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Santiago pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Santiago taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Santiago is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Johnson has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to control Santiago but Santiago is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santiago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santiago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnson manages to mount him!
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Santiago tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Johnson working for a choke but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Johnson working for the choke.
Johnson scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Santiago trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Santiago rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Santiago is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santiago has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santiago wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santiago?
Santiago is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Santiago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is in no mood to give up.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santiago can't escape the position.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santiago is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Santiago's back.
Johnson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Santiago up.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Santiago from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Johnson.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson trying to control.
I really don't envy Santiago right now.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Santiago is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Wayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santiago rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago gets full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Santiago pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santiago!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Santiago can't escape the position.
Wayne Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santiago tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Santiago wriggling away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Santiago is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson has control of Santiago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Santiago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santiago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Santiago defends the submission attempt.
Derek Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Wayne Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - American Badass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Polo misses with a low kick.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
That has opened up Marco Polo's cut even more.
Bobby Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Polo backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Polo takes one to the side of the head.
The cut above Marco Polo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lee scores with a one two! Polo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Polo looks gassed!
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marco Polo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee with a hook.
Polo is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Polo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Seau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jr Seau!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jr Seau has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Seau shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Seau on that attempt.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seau.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Seau.
Seau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Seau looks gassed!
Seau tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seau walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Seau to the canvas! Machida follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Davol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davol comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Links 2 3 4. Ante has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Davol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davol lands a body shot.
Ante ducks under a wild hook from Davol.
Ante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davol at a distance.
Ante moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Bruno Davol has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davol swings for the body but Ante moves out of range.
Davol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ante counters with a two punch combo.
Ante lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab lands there for Ante.
Ante misses with a double jab.
Ante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davol.
Davol scores with a hook to the body. Ante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davol.
Davol moves into the clinch successfully.
Davol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davol prevents Ante from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davol is pushing Ante up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ante is trying to break free.
Davol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Davol.
Ante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ante breaks the clinch.
Davol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davol fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Ante misses.
Ante throws a body punch but Davol moves out of range.
Ante throws a chopping leg kick but Davol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davol misses with a hook to the body
and Ante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ante.
A left and a right from Davol both land. Nice combination.
Ante throws a combination that misses
and Davol counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ante wants to sweep but no luck.
Ante is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davol has Ante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Davol pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ante tumbling to the mat - Davol dives into Ante's guard.
Ante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ante keeping full guard, as Davol tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davol postures up and lands a big shot to Ante's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol stands and throws Ante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ante is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davol tries to advance to mount but Ante denies him.
Ante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davol's best efforts.
Ante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ante wants to get back to his feet but Davol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ante wants to sweep here but Davol controlling him for the moment.
Davol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ante is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davol shoots for a double leg takedown but Ante sprawls well. He's pushed Davol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruno Davol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ante misses with the combination.
Ante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davol lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ante misses with an uppercut.
Ante misses the shot to the body.
Ante moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davol shoots and misses
and Ante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Ante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
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.
Davol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davol works over Ante's head and body with a nice combination.
Ante leaves Davol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davol is looking to wear down Ante with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ante swinging wilding here.
Davol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dirk Ante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davol thows a leg kick but Ante checks it
and Ante counters with a one-two to the body.
Good shot there by Ante.
Davol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davol to score with a decent uppercut.
Ante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Ante.
Ante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ante.
Ante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ante punishes Davol's body with a nice straight punch.
Ante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ante ducks under a wild hook from Davol.
Ante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dirk Ante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ante throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ante lands a slapping body shot.
Ante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ante tries to clinch up but Davol circles away and keeps his distance.
Ante clinches up with Davol and pushes him back against the cage.
Ante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davol misses with a straight right.
Ante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davol at a distance.
Davol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ante can't do much from the bottom here.
Davol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ante pushes Davol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Davol looking to control but instead Ante has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Davol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davol prevents Ante from standing back up.
Davol is trying to control the action in half guard but Ante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ante tries to close the distance and clinch but Davol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ante throws a combination that misses
and Davol counters with a right hand to the body.
Ante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ante lands with a nice body punch.
Ante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ante misses with a body shot.
Ante lands with a cross.
Davol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ante at a distance.
Ante scores with a hook to the body. Davol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davol momentarily.
A shot to the body from Davol misses
and Ante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ante throws a series of punches but Davol avoids them all with ease.
Ante just misses with a punch to the body.
Davol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ante counters with a nice uppercut.
Ante rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davol dives in and grabs Ante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ante pushes down on Davol's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Davol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davol circles away quickly and effectively.
Ante throws a right hand that Davol ducks under and follows up with a left that Davol also avoids with ease.
Davol lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davol swings for the body but Ante moves out of range.
Ante lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Ante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davol advances to mount.
Ante keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ante bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davol looking for submissions off his back.
Ante is looking to take a break and control but Davol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davol is looking for a sweep. Ante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante is taking a breather. Davol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ante looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ante wants to pass to mount but Davol is defending the position.
Ante stalling.
Ante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ante's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davol working for the choke.
Ante tries to escape but Davol has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Davol is trying to stick to Ante's back but Ante is turning into Davol. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davol's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ante.
Davol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ante's guard.
Davol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ante is keeping the position for now.
Ante wants to sweep here but Davol controlling him for the moment.
Davol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ante is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davol misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Davol.
Ante missing with knees to the body.
Davol wants to stall.
Ante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dirk Ante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davol throws a right and a left that Ante avoids nicely.
Davol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Ante blocks the leg kick.
Davol shoots and misses
letting Ante counter with a right hand.
Ante moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ante napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ante pushes Davol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ante is trying to stand up here but Davol is controlling him well.
Ante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davol is working away from the top position though.
Ante wants to get back to his feet.
Davol passes to full mount!
Davol fails to move to back control.
Davol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ante is looking to escape.
Ante tries to lock up and control but Davol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bruno Davol did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
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.
Davol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davol lands with an overhand left.
Davol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ante's waist but Ante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davol off to one side.
Davol slips a jab and a cross from Ante.
Davol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ante avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Davol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davol fails with a takedown attempt.
Ante lands a nice hook to Davol's body. Davol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ante throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davol tries to clinch up but Ante circles away and keeps his distance.
Ante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davol at a distance.
Ante throws a shot to the body.
Ante stalks Davol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davol's face. Davol staggers backwards, shaken.
Ante scores with a hook to the body. Davol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ante lands a jab-cross combination.
Davol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ante.
Ante looks to land a combination but Davol avoids it well.
Davol misses the body punch
and Ante counters with a straight right hand.
Davol dodges the punch combination from Ante.
Ante misses with a few strikes there.
Ante throws a right and a left that Davol avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davol misses the shot to the body.
Davol fails to land with a series of punches.
Davol shoots in for a double leg but Ante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davol misses with a body shot
and Ante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ante throws a combination. Davol tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ante throws a series of strikes that have Davol backpedaling.
Ante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davol avoids the head kick by Ante.
Ante throws a hook but Davol avoids it easily.
Ante stuffs the takedown attempt from Davol. Davol gets slowly back to his feet.
Davol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ante does it's job there.
Davol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ante scores with a jab to the body.
Davol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ante counters with a thumping low kick.
Davol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ante pinned against the cage. Ante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Ante coming out on top.
Ante takes a swing at Davol's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ante walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davol throws a combination that misses
and Ante counters with a nice uppercut.
Ante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ante defending well as Davol loads up on a big left hand.
Ante misses with a shot to the body
and Davol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ante throws a series of punches but Davol moves out of range.
Davol shoots in and drives through. Ante sprawls well.
Ante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davol backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ante at a distance.
Davol misses with a body shot
and Davol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ante throws a nice looking combination but Davol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davol misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Ante dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Davol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ante misses with a body punch
and Davol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Ante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davol moves into the clinch.
Davol digs a right hand underneath Ante's ribcage. Ante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davol tries to throw a body punch but Ante avoids it by throwing Davol back against the cage.
The referee calls for Ante to work.
Ante blocks a body shot from Davol.
Ante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davol can't get the takedown.
Ante misses with the head strike.
Davol tries to throw a body punch but Ante avoids it by throwing Davol back against the cage.
Ante breaks the clinch.
Ante throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Davol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ante misses the jab.
Ante misses with a double jab
and Davol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ante won't be happy with that.
Davol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davol goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ante rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Davol's guard! Nice work there by Ante!
Ante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davol is trying to control the position but Ante postures up.
Ante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davol is keeping the position for now.
Ante is looking to work some ground and pound but Davol has wrist control.
Davol trying to keep a closed guard but Ante is proving a slippery customer.
Ante stands up over Davol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davol looking to control but Ante passes into half guard.
Ante not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante wants to stand but Davol has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Davol tries to get to full guard but Ante has control of the leg.
Ante wants to stand up but Davol is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ante wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Davol uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Davol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ante is one step ahead there.
Davol working for a triangle but Ante defends it easily.
Ante decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bruno Davol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Ante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ante throws a series of punches but Davol moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Davol.
I think Ante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Ante!
Dirk Ante is the new welterweight champion!
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