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UCF 17 HW Tournament RD1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakura Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakura Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Valenzuela as Machida shoots in.
Valenzuela misses with a low kick.
Valenzuela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakura Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Donk. Valenzuela catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sakura Machida has been cut.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mateus Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakura Machida.
Valenzuela leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valenzuela throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida throws a series of punches but Valenzuela moves out of range.
Valenzuela throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida tries to clinch there but Valenzuela circles away.
Valenzuela just misses with a punch to the body.
Valenzuela looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Valenzuela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machida is out of range and Valenzuela settles back down.
Valenzuela lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valenzuela feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Machida crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateus Valenzuela!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pad Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pad Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Bates!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Thai lands but Bates takes it in his stride.
It looks like Micheal Bates has been cut.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bates moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates prevents Thai from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I looks like Bates might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thai tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bates manages to move to mount!
Thai tries to control the position but Bates now has his back.
Thai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates not allowing Thai to control his hands.
Thai is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Bates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bates's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pad Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai throws a front kick aimed at Bates's knee but Bates avoids it well.
Thai could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bates's head.
Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Thai as Bates shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Bates moves his leg out of the way.
Thai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Thai misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Pad Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Thai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bates looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thai. Bates shrugs it off though.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thai looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Bates shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bates moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates has a takedown stuffed.
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
Bates controlling the pace for now.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to reverse the position but instead Bates has taken his back - oops!
Bates is not going to allow Thai to sit and survive in this position.
Bates is hanging on to Thai's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thai doesn't escape.
Thai tries to roll but Bates sticks to his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates controlling the position well here. Thai rolled but Bates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pad Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bates's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai throws a leg kick but Bates moved away.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bates is out of range.
Thai scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates checks a leg kick.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thai is trying to reverse the position but instead Bates has taken his back - oops!
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thai doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thai controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Thai tries to escape but Bates has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thai is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Thai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Bates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Buenotillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gentleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Buenotillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Buenotillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Gentleman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buenotillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buenotillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ron Buenotillo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentleman looks to land a right hand but Buenotillo moved out of range.
Buenotillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buenotillo moves away.
A slow jab from Gentleman misses its intended target.
Gentleman misses with a looping left.
Gentleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buenotillo is breathing heavily.
Gentleman lands a big right hand that sends Buenotillo crashing to the mat! Gentleman stays standing though and waves Buenotillo back to his feet!
Buenotillo is rocked!
Buenotillo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentleman shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Buenotillo takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gentleman sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Buenotillo bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Gentleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Too Hot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Too Hot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Too Hot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Too Hot for as long as he can get away with.
Reed trying to control but Too Hot is working from the bottom.
Too Hot wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed 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.
Too Hot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Too Hot misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Too Hot.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Too Hot moved out of range.
Too Hot avoids the body shot from Reed.
Too Hot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Too Hot takes the fight into the clinch.
Too Hot tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Too Hot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed jumps guard but Too Hot stands there with Reed around his waist. Reed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed.
Too Hot has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Too Hot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Too Hot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Too Hot.
Too Hot has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Too Hot lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off.
Reed stalls.
Too Hot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Too Hot's head backwards.
Alonso Too Hot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Too Hot sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Too Hot looks gassed!
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Too Hot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too Hot won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is keen to just control but Too Hot is a slippery customer.
Too Hot is looking to escape.
Too Hot is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed prevents Too Hot from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reed rushes Too Hot and presses him up against the cage.
Too Hot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reed stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed tries a body shot but Too Hot blocks it.
Too Hot lands an elbow inside.
Too Hot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Too Hot fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Too Hot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Too Hot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Too Hot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reed.
Too Hot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Too Hot controls his hands.
Too Hot wants to break free but Reed has control.
Reed tries to circle away but Too Hot has him pinned against the cage.
Reed stalling the fight.
Reed blocks the elbow strike.
Too Hot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Too Hot.
Reed lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed misses with a combination
and Too Hot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed throws a series of punches but Too Hot moves out of range.
A combination from Too Hot does no damage.
Too Hot seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Reed shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Too Hot is backing up but Reed catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Too Hot covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Reed Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onng The Survivor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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216 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Onng The Survivor!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Survivor darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
The Survivor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Survivor scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but The Survivor has him pressed against the cage.
The Survivor scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Survivor obliges.
The Survivor lands with a short shot to the head.
The Survivor lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from The Survivor.
The Survivor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Survivor lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
The Survivor lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
The Survivor lands a damaging elbow.
The Survivor pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Survivor lands a nice knee to the body.
The Survivor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Survivor lands a body shot.
The Survivor is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for The Survivor.
The Survivor lands a nice elbow.
Gracie is rocked!
The Survivor works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Survivor obliges.
The Survivor drops Gracie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gracie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Survivor maintains plum control as Gracie tries to back straight out! The Survivor connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Gracie blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Onng The Survivor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durham might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Biggie Smalls - Hypnotize. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Durham is out of range.
Souza misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durham wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza 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.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza pushing down on Durham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Durham is defending well.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durham looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durham is trying to defend but Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Durham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza thows a huge punch but Durham dodges it nicely.
Durham trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Durham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durham wants to get back to his feet.
Durham is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
Souza thows a huge punch but Durham dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is looking to escape.
Durham trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza trying to advance position but Durham counters by regaining 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.
Durham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Durham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Durham!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durham misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durham.
Durham throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Ronaldo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durham can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza in side control, throwing shots but Durham defends.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Durham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanka comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Herzog has chosen Struttin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Herzog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Blanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanka did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.
Herzog seems to be working for a kimura but Blanka defends the submission attempt.
Herzog trying to control the pace.
Herzog looking for a submission but Blanka manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blanka being controlled here, momentarily.
Blanka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanka is retaining full guard.
Blanka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
Herzog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blanka keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blanka had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Herzog is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blanka Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Herzog's back instead.
Herzog rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Herzog is trying to control but can't.
Herzog keeping hold of Blanka's head, controlling as best he can.
Herzog wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herzog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blanka is pressing down on Herzog's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herzog is holding on for now.
Herzog trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herzog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blanka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanka to the mat! Blanka manages to get full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chris Herzog just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herzog scores with a takedown into Blanka's guard.
Blanka had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Herzog is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blanka Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Herzog's back instead.
Herzog trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka is persistently looking for the submission but Herzog is defending it well.
Herzog rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herzog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herzog.
Herzog pulls Blanka in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blanka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herzog is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herzog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanka's guard.
Herzog content to stall in guard here.
Blanka looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herzog wants to control but Blanka is keeping him busy.
Blanka trying to control here.
Herzog is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blanka tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Herzog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blanka is just riding it out for now. Herzog eventually gives up the hold.
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blanka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herzog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blanka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herzog to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Blanka keeps moving.
Herzog forces his way into half guard.
Blanka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herzog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanka keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Blanka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herzog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herzog trying to control the position but Blanka is working away.
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.
Blanka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Herzog wants to control the pace but Blanka is squirming around nicely.
Herzog controlling the pace for now.
Blanka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blanka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herzog has the hooks in. Blanka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Herzog goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Blanka escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Herzog is looking to control Blanka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herzog avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herzog gets back to full guard.
Herzog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedro Blanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanka's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herzog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Herzog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Into the Battlefield. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ben wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wells shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hasashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hasashi keeping moving, preventing wells from controlling successfully.
wells controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hasashi has momentary wrist control but wells slips an elbow through the middle.
Hasashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and wells defends well.
Hasashi has control of wells's left arm, preventing wells from doing any damage.
Hasashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as wells controls the pace.
Hasashi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and wells defends well.
Hasashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because wells has passed into half guard!
Hasashi trying to control but wells postures up.
wells is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hasashi!
wells with shots to the head and body - Hasashi looks very uncomfortable down there.
wells cracks Hasashi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hasashi is looking to get to half guard.
Hasashi looks gassed!
wells looking to control and managing it successfully.
wells scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hasashi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from wells! Hasashi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ben wells!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ali Singh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ali Singh!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Fukuyama sprawls well.
Fukuyama lands a slapping body shot.
Fukuyama catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukuyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Ali Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama sizes up Singh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fukuyama drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
Fukuyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Singh.
Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singh looks to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a nice body shot.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fukuyama moves into the clinch.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama is struggling to control the position.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukuyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukuyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Fukuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fukuyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryo Fukuyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Singh tries to clinch up
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
and Fukuyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukuyama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Singh walks into a left hand.
Singh looks for a takedown but Fukuyama sprawls well.
Fukuyama cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukuyama swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Fukuyama lands.
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!
Singh wants to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
and Fukuyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh shoots and misses
and Fukuyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh fails with the takedown
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Fukuyama tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh tries to clinch up
and Fukuyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukuyama, as that shot connected.
Fukuyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fukuyama has Singh pushed against the cage.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukuyama stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a right hand.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh takes a shot to the head.
Fukuyama is pushing Singh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fukuyama gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Singh tries to pull guard but Fukuyama won't allow it.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Singh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fukuyama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Singh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuyama lands a left hand.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fukuyama is keeping busy.
Fukuyama is pushing Singh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukuyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuyama, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Fukuyama against the cage but Fukuyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukuyama with a hook.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh wants to clinch but Fukuyama slips to the side
and Fukuyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama is pressed up against the cage. Singh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fukuyama down to the mat. Fukuyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fukuyama stuns Singh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fukuyama lands a with a good body shot.
Fukuyama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryo Fukuyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukuyama lands a jab to the head.
Fukuyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Fukuyama lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh darts in trying to clinch
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Fukuyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh closes the distance but Fukuyama moves to the side
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Fukuyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Singh tries to clinch up
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama clearly takes 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.
Singh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fukuyama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fukuyama.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Fukuyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fukuyama works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuyama pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukuyama backwards.
A short right from Fukuyama on the inside.
Fukuyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fukuyama is defending well for now.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Singh being controlled against the cage.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Fukuyama gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama presses Singh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Fukuyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Singh up against the cage.
Fukuyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukuyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fukuyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Fukuyama to work.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.
Singh fails to pull guard.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama is working Singh over against the cage.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Singh can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukuyama scores with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Ryo Fukuyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Fukuyama keeps him there for the moment.
Singh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Singh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama slows down the pace here.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Singh is trying to force a seperation but Fukuyama has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fukuyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukuyama avoiding damage.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Singh tries to break free but Fukuyama pushes him back against the cage.
Singh letting Fukuyama take a breather here.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
A short right from Fukuyama on the inside.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Fukuyama keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukuyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama had his way with Ali Singh in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Singh shoots and misses
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh closes the distance but Fukuyama moves to the side
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a hook.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Fukuyama connects with a crisp jab.
Fukuyama forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singh tries to clinch
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh looks to clinch
and Fukuyama counters by clinching up.
Fukuyama pushes Singh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Fukuyama lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukuyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukuyama trying to stall but Singh improves his position.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh tries to pull guard but Fukuyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Ali Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuyama is stalling here.
Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukuyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fukuyama just leaning against Singh, taking a breather.
Fukuyama prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singh as Fukuyama tries to tie him up.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Fukuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukuyama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:41
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:42
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!
Ryo Fukuyama retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
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.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Johnson in his guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Johnson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Jones!
Andy Jones retains his welterweight title!
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