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AFC 85 - Plex vs. Steven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Axe Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Aldo!
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, Wanderlei Axe Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe Murderer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldo to the mat! Aldo manages to get full guard.
Axe Murderer trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Axe Murdereris looking to pass into half guard but Aldo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aldo is in guard.
Axe Murderer has his feet on Aldo's thighs here. He's pushed Aldo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aldo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Axe Murderer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Fuller Jnr (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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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Fuller Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuller Jnr leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuller Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Fuller Jnr tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Fuller Jnr lands with an overhand left.
Fuller Jnr blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone dives in and grabs Fuller Jnr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuller Jnr pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller Jnr blocks a head kick by Stone.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Fuller Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuller Jnr throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Fuller Jnr drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fuller Jnr is looking for the KO!
Stone is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller Jnr drops Stone with a big left hand! Stone is injured, injured bad! Fuller Jnr jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Fuller Jnr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Plato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plato has chosen Poker Face as his entrance music. Omar Plato is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Omar Plato!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plato tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Plato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson pushes Plato off and gets back to his feet.
Plato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Plato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plato wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Plato.
Plato is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Plato to his feet.
Plato misses with the combination.
Plato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson stays in close to Plato's body and controls the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Plato is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Plato from getting back to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Plato wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Plato looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plato did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Plato pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Plato is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Plato from standing back up.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Plato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plato for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plato swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Plato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson 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.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Plato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plato to the mat! Plato manages to get full guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Plato is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson 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.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plato misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plato's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Plato throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Bob Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plato is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Plato is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plato throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Plato closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Plato tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plato can do to turn this around?
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plato is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plato is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plato pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Plato defends it.
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.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson is pressing down on Plato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plato is holding on for now.
Plato tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Plato is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plato's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plato is looking for a sweep.
Plato explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plato's half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plato seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plato is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Plato is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Plato squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Plato is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Plato's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Plato doesn't escape.
Omar Plato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson keeps control of the position as Plato tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
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, steve riformato!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
riformato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
riformato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but riformato drags him back down.
riformato tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
riformato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
riformato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
riformato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for riformato on the ground.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
riformato is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
riformato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
riformato looks gassed!
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but riformato is controlling him well.
riformato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, riformato asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
riformato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
It looks like steve riformato has been cut.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva lands a left and a right that send riformato crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for riformato on that attempt.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
riformato shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steve riformato.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends riformato tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves riformato back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends riformato tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves riformato back to his feet - he wants the finish!
riformato is rocked!
That has opened up steve riformato's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops riformato! Silva dives in looking to finish! riformato is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Byant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamamoto's choice of entrance music: No Way Out by ZZ. James Byant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kanye Yamamoto's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Byant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byant.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Byant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byant dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Byant's half guard.
Byant looking for submissions off his back.
Byant tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byant is working hard here to advance position.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Byant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Byant actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Byant with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Byant is breathing heavily.
Byant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like James Byant has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Byant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Byant circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanye Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Byant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Byant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Byant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Byant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Byant controlling him for the moment.
Byant drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Byant off! Byant jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Byant controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Byant pushes his legs off easily.
Byant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byant is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byant to get the leverage.
Byant is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byant passes Yamamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byant is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byant is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto wants to control but Byant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byant seems to be working for a kimura but Yamamoto defends the submission attempt.
Byant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Yamamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Byant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byant fails with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Byant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Byant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Byant'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Byant ducks right into an uppercut from Yamamoto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamamoto.
Byant misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byant needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Byant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Byant backing up. Byant nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Byant with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Byant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Byant is defending well.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byant has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byant is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byant tries to buck Yamamoto off but Yamamoto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Byant is defending well.
Byant gets back to half guard.
Byant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byant looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Byant is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Byant tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanye Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanye Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanye Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - "State Your Name" as his entrance music. 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 Boris Garcia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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174 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
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, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambiasso moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Cambiasso throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws and low kick but Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cambiasso scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cambiasso's guard.
Garcia wants to get up but he can't break Cambiasso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cambiasso is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cambiasso takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambiasso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cambiasso keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cambiasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambiasso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cambiasso kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pushes down on Cambiasso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Cambiasso is keeping him busy.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Cambiasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cambiasso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cambiasso rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cambiasso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Cambiasso holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Cambiasso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cambiasso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia tries to clinch
and Cambiasso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Garcia controls Cambiasso momentarily but Cambiasso frees himself.
Garcia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cambiasso has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambiasso trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cambiasso looking to pass the guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cambiasso puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Cambiasso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcia trying to control but Cambiasso postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia tries to clinch but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Cambiasso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Cambiasso doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cambiasso slips a jab from Garcia.
Cambiasso throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Cambiasso misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Cambiasso shows good takedown defense.
Garcia wants to clinch but Cambiasso slips to the side
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garcia pushes Cambiasso off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Cambiasso to acknowledge the strikes.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cambiasso counters with a two punch combo.
Esteban Cambiasso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia clinches but Cambiasso breaks the clinch
and Cambiasso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia is trying to drag Cambiasso to the mat but Cambiasso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cambiasso avoids it.
Garcia jumps guard.
Cambiasso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cambiasso dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garcia dives in and grabs Cambiasso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cambiasso pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Cambiasso avoids it well.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cambiasso wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cambiasso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cambiasso wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cambiasso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia has his foot on Cambiasso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cambiasso works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cambiasso has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and Cambiasso manages to pass to side control!
Cambiasso prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
Cambiasso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cambiasso is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cambiasso 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.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
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.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Cambiasso controlling him for the moment.
Cambiasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boris Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cambiasso manages to get himself to full guard.
Esteban Cambiasso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambiasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cambiasso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cambiasso 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cambiasso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smoove Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Get Enough of Your Love Baby. Griffon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping out to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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219 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smoove Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Griffon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Bee tries to work over Griffon's front leg with a kick but Griffon checks it.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Bee misses with a leg kick.
Bee shoots for a takedown but Griffon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee throws a head kick but Griffon moves out of range.
Griffon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Forrest Griffon has been cut.
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee misses with a body kick.
Bee moves out of range as Griffon strikes.
Griffon throws a head kick that misses.
Griffon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Smoove Bee has been cut.
Bee throws a sloppy head kick
and Griffon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bee.
Some bone on bone action there as Bee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffon.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee throws a low kick but Griffon avoids it.
Griffon takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Griffon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Griffon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bee misses with a leg kick
and Griffon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Forrest Griffon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffon counters with a head kick that wobbles Bee - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Griffon sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Griffon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasabi has chosen Pokerface as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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202 lbs
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200 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasabi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wasabi thows a body shot but no joy.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCrosse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wasabi misses the shot to the body.
LaCrosse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LaCrosse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LaCrosse lands a lovely overhand right.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaCrosse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasabi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaCrosse throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasabi.
Wasabi cracks a nice hook into LaCrosse's ribs.
LaCrosse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasabi circles away quickly and effectively.
LaCrosse waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wasabi.
Wasabi connects with a body shot.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch but LaCrosse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for LaCrosse.
Wasabi moves away from the strike by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse slips a jab from Wasabi.
A jab from LaCrosse misses.
LaCrosse scores with a jab. Wasabi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wasabi lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Wasabi misses.
Wasabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.
Wasabi is looking to clinch.
Wasabi scores with a hook to the body. LaCrosse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wasabi lands a with a good body shot.
LaCrosse is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wasabi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wasabi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasabi.
LaCrosse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasabi dips to his left and cracks LaCrosse with an uppercut!
LaCrosse connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasabi throws a looping overhand right but LaCrosse ducks down to avoid it.
Wasabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasabi tries to clinch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
LaCrosse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaCrosse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LaCrosse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LaCrosse is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Wasabi does no damage.
Wasabi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasabi cracks LaCrosse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wasabi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaCrosse rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse moves out of range as Wasabi strikes.
Wasabi fails to land with a series of punches.
Wasabi misses with a body kick.
Wasabi tries to clinch up but LaCrosse circles away and keeps his distance.
LaCrosse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wasabi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasabi throws a shot from downtown. LaCrosse moves away and avoids it.
Wasabi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaCrosse.
Wasabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaCrosse doesn't seem bothered though.
Wasabi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasabi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaCrosse avoids the body shot from Wasabi.
LaCrosse throws a body punch but Wasabi moves out of range.
Wasabi lands with a nice body punch.
LaCrosse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi works LaCrosse's body with a nice hook.
Wasabi throws a hook but LaCrosse avoids it easily.
Wasabi misses with a shot to the body
and LaCrosse counters with a stiff right hand.
LaCrosse circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaCrosse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasabi thinking.
LaCrosse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasabi throws out the jab.
Wasabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaCrosse cracks a nice hook into Wasabi's ribs.
LaCrosse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Wasabi misses.
Wasabi takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasabi stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucky Wasabi will probably get the nod.
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.
Wasabi misses with a shot to the body
and LaCrosse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Wasabi.
LaCrosse walks into a jab.
LaCrosse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wasabi's calf.
Wasabi looks to score with a jab to the body but LaCrosse is just out of range.
Wasabi darts in trying to clinch
and LaCrosse counters with an inside leg kick.
LaCrosse throws a series of punches but Wasabi moves out of range.
LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasabi was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
Wasabi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LaCrosse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wasabi misses with a hook. LaCrosse ducked under it nicely.
Lucky Wasabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasabi looks to clinch
and LaCrosse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasabi.
Wasabi throws a body punch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Wasabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaCrosse.
Wasabi misses with a wild body shot.
LaCrosse looks for the body kick but Wasabi saw that one coming.
Wasabi misses with a wild body shot.
Wasabi wants to clinch but LaCrosse slips to the side
and LaCrosse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wasabi is breathing heavily.
Wasabi tries to clinch but LaCrosse moves away
enabling LaCrosse to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasabi tries to clinch but LaCrosse moves away
and LaCrosse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaCrosse connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from LaCrosse finds it's way through Wasabi's defenses.
Wasabi is rocked!
LaCrosse throws a combination that misses
and Wasabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasabi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling LaCrosse to counter with a crisp jab.
LaCrosse jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wasabi is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi darts in trying to clinch
enabling LaCrosse to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasabi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaCrosse counters with a big right hand! Oh Wasabi is in trouble here! LaCrosse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke LaCrosse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slade Tynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix has chosen A Little Respect as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Tynin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Croix drops his hands momentarily and Tynin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slade Tynin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tynin's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for St Croix.
Tynin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Croix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tynin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Croix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Croix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Croix parries the strikes from Tynin easily there. Tynin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable St Croix to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tynin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Tynin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tynin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but St Croix is avoiding damage well.
St Croix tries to buck Tynin off but Tynin is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tynin shoots in and drives through. St Croix sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by St Croix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Croix.
Jab, jab by Tynin - just one landing.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tynin looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Tynin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tynin is breathing heavily.
St Croix wants to stand up but Tynin is controlling him.
Tynin stopping the sweep attempt from St Croix.
St Croix wants to stand but Tynin is controlling the position.
Tynin scoring with some ground and pound.
Tynin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tynin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tynin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix wants to stand and escape but Tynin is having none of it.
Tynin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tynin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Croix is keeping the position for now.
St Croix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Croix is looking to stand up but Tynin isn't so interested in that idea.
Tynin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tynin throwing strikes from guard but St Croix blocks nicely.
Tynin working some strikes from top position.
St Croix managing to control the position.
St Croix has momentary wrist control but Tynin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tynin cracks St Croix with a solid left hand.
Tynin thows a big elbow that misses.
Tynin cracks St Croix with a solid left hand.
Tynin throwing strikes but missing.
St Croix wants to stand up but Tynin is controlling him.
St Croix trying to keep a closed guard but Tynin is proving a slippery customer.
Tynin connects with a couple of short punches.
Tynin postures up in St Croix's guard and throws a big left but St Croix blocks it.
Tynin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tynin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynin stops St Croix from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Croix feints and then cracks Tynin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tynin down.
Tynin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Croix is fending him off so far but Tynin persists. Nope, St Croix circles away and we're back to standing.
Tynin throws a nice looking combination but St Croix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Croix connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tynin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Croix. St Croix obviously looking to wear him down.
St Croix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tynin throws out a loose jab but St Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tynin checks a leg kick.
St Croix throws a push kick but Tynin slaps the foot to one side.
Tynin avoids the head kick by St Croix.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tynin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St Croix. That one must have hurt.
Tynin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
St Croix closes the distance and pushes Tynin back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Croix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tynin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. St Croix obliges.
A hook to the body from St Croix.
St Croix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Croix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Croix moves into the clinch successfully.
Tynin avoiding damage as St Croix throws knees to the body.
St Croix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tynin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tynin jumps guard but St Croix stands there with Tynin around his waist. Tynin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tynin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Croix just stands there and leans against the cage.
St Croix with a knee to the head.
Tynin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Croix just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Tynin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Croix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tynin goes for a takedown attempt but St Croix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Croix throws a head kick that half lands.
Tynin scores with the left hand. St Croix knows he should have avoided that one.
Tynin looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
Tynin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tynin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tynin throws a big shot that misses.
St Croix slips a straight right by Tynin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Croix thumps Tynin with a low kick.
Tynin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from St Croix.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix thumps Tynin with a low kick.
Tynin throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
Tynin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tynin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Croix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by St Croix as he connects with a hook.
St Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Croix cracks the inside of Tynin's front leg.
Tynin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Croix lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by St Croix.
Tynin tries to bum rush St Croix with a series of wild strikes but St Croix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
St Croix throws a leg kick which misses Tynin's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynin tries to avoid it.
St Croix with a jab.
St Croix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tynin momentarily.
St Croix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynin.
St Croix connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
St Croix throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Croix throws a leg kick which misses Tynin's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynin tries to avoid it.
St Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Croix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tynin takes a step back to recover.
St Croix throws a leg kick which misses Tynin's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynin tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tynin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacques St Croix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tynin ducks right into an uppercut from St Croix.
St Croix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tynin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St Croix. That one must have hurt.
St Croix lands the left hand.
St Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Croix.
St Croix lands with a slapping head kick.
St Croix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St Croix. Tynin shrugs it off though.
St Croix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St Croix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tynin is defending well for now.
Tynin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Tynin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
St Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tynin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from St Croix - that landed with a thud.
St Croix working Tynin over with knees to the body.
St Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Tynin blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tynin or not.
St Croix lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix lands a right hand.
St Croix trying to land knees to the body.
Tynin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Tynin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
St Croix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Croix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
St Croix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Tynin down.
Tynin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
Tynin walks forward, straight into a front kick from St Croix.
Tynin misses with the combination.
St Croix has closed the distance and engaged Tynin in a clinch.
St Croix lands a good knee to the midsection. Tynin won't want to take too many of those.
St Croix misses with a knee strike.
Tynin managing to block the knees to the body from St Croix.
St Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tynin avoiding damage as St Croix throws knees to the body.
Tynin tries to pull guard but St Croix won't allow it.
St Croix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tynin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix looking to throw knees to the head but Tynin is blocking nicely.
St Croix misses with a body punch.
Tynin dodges an elbow strike from St Croix.
Tynin tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Croix connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tynin's face.
Tynin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tynin's brow.
St Croix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tynin jumps guard but St Croix stands there with Tynin around his waist. Tynin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Tynin avoids the damage to the body.
Tynin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tynin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tynin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tynin has a closed guard, preventing St Croix from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Croix postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tynin is working an open guard so St Croix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tynin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St Croix did well to prevent Tynin getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Croix wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Croix throws a solid leg kick but Tynin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Croix.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
Tynin throws out a loose jab but St Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Croix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tynin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tynin duly obliges.
St Croix looks to land a body kick but Tynin moved away.
St Croix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Croix slips a jab and a cross from Tynin.
St Croix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tynin takes a step back to recover.
Tynin throws a combination. St Croix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from St Croix. No joy for Tynin on that attempt.
St Croix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tynin.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Croix.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Croix is looking to slow Tynin down with leg kicks.
Tynin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Croix throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Croix.
St Croix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
St Croix fakes the leg kick and cracks Tynin in the body.
Tynin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
St Croix takes the fight into the clinch.
St Croix crunches a lovely knee into Tynin's ribcage.
St Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tynin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tynin takes an elbow to the temple.
Tynin dodges an elbow strike from St Croix.
St Croix lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from St Croix.
St Croix lands an elbow that stopped Tynin in his tracks for a moment.
St Croix scores with a shot to the side of Tynin's head.
A hook to the body from St Croix.
St Croix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tynin is defending well for now.
Tynin is trying to break the clinch but St Croix is controlling him.
St Croix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tynin.
Tynin takes an elbow to the temple.
St Croix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
St Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Tynin avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Croix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tynin pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynin looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Croix is one step ahead there.
St Croix wants to control from the top but Tynin keeps moving.
Tynin trying to keep a closed guard but St Croix is proving a slippery customer.
Tynin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Croix is aware though and is defending well.
St Croix wants to stand but Tynin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tynin looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Croix is one step ahead there.
St Croix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Croix scores with a push kick.
St Croix thumps Tynin with a low kick.
Tynin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Croix is looking to slow Tynin down with leg kicks.
Tynin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Croix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tynin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tynin.
St Croix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tynin takes a step back to recover.
St Croix has Tynin up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Croix.
St Croix lands with a light punch inside.
Jacques St Croix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tynin tries for a takedown but St Croix manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Tynin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynin managing to block the knees to the body from St Croix.
A shot in the inside from St Croix.
Tynin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Tynin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tynin circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tynin. That did some damage!
St Croix gets a clinch.
Tynin tries to pull guard but St Croix holds him up against the cage and eventually Tynin drops back down to his feet.
Tynin avoiding damage as St Croix throws knees to the body.
Slade Tynin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Croix working Tynin over with knees to the body.
Tynin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St Croix walks away with a smile on his face. Tynin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
St Croix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St Croix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tynin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Croix just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynin jumps guard but St Croix stands there with Tynin around his waist. Tynin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Croix lands a knee to the body.
St Croix presses Tynin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tynin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tynin misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Croix 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perfect Plex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steven's choice of entrance music: "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News. 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 Mike Steven was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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218 lbs
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25
208 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perfect Plex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plex throws a sloppy head kick and Steven moves out of range easily.
Plex tries to clinch but Steven is having none of it.
Plex throws a head kick that Steven semi-blocks.
It looks like Mike Steven has been cut.
Plex tries to close the distance and clinch but Steven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plex tries to clinch up.
Perfect Plex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Plex misses.
Steven with a jab.
Plex tries to clinch but Steven is having none of it.
Plex wants to clinch up but Steven keeps it at a distance.
Steven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plex.
Steven throws a series of punches but Plex moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Plex.
Steven tries to bum rush Plex with a series of wild strikes but Plex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steven keeps the fight on the outside.
Plex misses the jab.
Steven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plex throws a sloppy head kick and Steven moves out of range easily.
Plex scoring well with a low kick there.
Plex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plex wants to clinch.
Plex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Plex.
Plex doesn't manage to clinch there - Steven circles away.
Plex throws a nice head kick!
Plex misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven looks to score with a jab to the body but Plex is just out of range.
Steven just misses with a punch to the body.
Steven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plex moves in looking to clinch but Steven pushes him off.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Plex.
Plex wants to clinch up but Steven keeps it at a distance.
Plex connects with a high kick.
Steven fails with a takedown attempt.
Plex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steven throws a body punch but Plex moves out of range.
Plex is looking to clinch but Steven is avoiding it.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Plex.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven keeps the fight on the outside.
Plex tries to clinch there but Steven circles away.
Plex is looking to clinch but Steven is avoiding it.
Perfect Plex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steven just misses with a punch to the body.
Plex throws a sloppy head kick and Steven moves out of range easily.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt - Plex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven misses the shot to the body.
Steven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plex at a distance.
Steven throws a hook but Plex blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steven scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Plex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steven.
Steven misses with a body shot.
Plex lands with a slapping head kick.
Plex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plex. Plex obviously looking to wear him down.
Steven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plex at a distance.
Plex throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plex tries a head kick but it misses.
Plex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Plex is breathing heavily.
Plex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Steven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Steven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plex is trying to control but can't.
Steven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plex's head.
Steven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steven is working for a kimura but Plex is defending it quite comfortably.
Plex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steven's back!
Plex controls the action.
Steven tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Plex prevents Steven from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plex looking to control but Steven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plex prevents Steven from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plex tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steven.
Steven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plex is looking to improve his position.
Plex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plex's head.
Plex taking some punishment here, with Steven in his half guard.
Steven moves nicely into side control.
Plex gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steven is working away from the top position though.
Plex is looking to improve his position.
Steven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plex is pressing down on Steven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steven connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plex wants to stand and escape but Steven is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steven has gone for a leg lock! Plex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steven's guard.
Plex won't allow Steven to sweep him here.
Plex looking to sit in guard and control but Steven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plex wants to stand up but Steven is controlling him.
Steven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plex dives on top into guard.
Steven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Steven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steven is trying to keep Plex in close.
Steven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steven keeping full guard, as Plex tries to pass.
Steven is looking for a triangle but Plex pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Steven's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Plex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plex lands a head kick. Steven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perfect Plex is winning the standup battle so far.
Steven keeps the fight on the outside.
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plex doesn't manage to clinch there - Steven circles away.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plex misses with a head kick.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Plex.
Steven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Plex.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plex misses with a double jab
and Steven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plex thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven thows a body shot but no joy.
Steven works the jab nicely.
Plex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steven.
A bone on bone clash there as Steven blocks the leg kick.
Steven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Plex wants to clinch but Steven slips to the side
and Steven counters with a series of strikes. Plex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steven throws a looping overhand right but Plex ducks down to avoid it.
Plex blocks the body kick.
Steven throws a shot to the body.
Steven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plex on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perfect Plex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Plex is trying to stand back up but Steven is controlling him
Steven working over Plex with some ground and pound. Plex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mike Steven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plex is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Steven jumps into side control!
Steven controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plex stops Steven from passing to mount.
Steven is looking to take a break and control but Plex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plex is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steven taking a breather here.
Steven is looking to take a break and control but Plex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Steven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plex takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plex rather than just go for the knockout.
Steven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Plex will feel that in the morning.
Plex takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plex but Plex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plex tries to clinch but Steven moves away
and Steven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plex throws a jab but it's blocked by Steven.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steven digs a good body shot into Plex's ribs.
Plex throws a leg kick
and Steven counters with a nice body shot.
Steven shoots in for a takedown but Plex shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Steven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steven 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Steven!
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