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AFC 88 - WW Superfight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamish MacNab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorden has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Ben Gorden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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142 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamish MacNab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNab.
MacNab leaves Gorden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacNab moves in looking to clinch but Gorden pushes him off.
MacNab tries to clinch but Gorden moves out of range.
MacNab fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacNab connects with a single shot there.
MacNab slips a jab and a cross from Gorden.
Hamish MacNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNab moves into the clinch.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gorden avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
Gorden blocking some punches.
MacNab throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gorden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike.
Gorden is trying to stall.
Gorden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacNab avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gorden takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacNab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacNab misses with an elbow strike.
Gorden looking to stall.
Knees to the body from MacNab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacNab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacNab lands a damaging elbow.
Gorden misses with an elbow strike.
MacNab prevents Gorden from breaking the clinch.
MacNab stops a takedown attempt from Gorden.
Hamish MacNab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
Gorden dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gorden tries to circle away but MacNab has him pinned against the cage.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Gorden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gorden blocks the elbow strike.
MacNab throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacNab looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gorden working hard to break the clinch.
Gorden wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gorden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacNab lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorden won't want to take too many of those.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
MacNab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gorden drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacNab pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from MacNab misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNab instigates a clinch.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
MacNab lands an elbow that stopped Gorden in his tracks for a moment.
Gorden wants a takedown but no success here.
MacNab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorden tries to land a knee to the head but MacNab blocks with his arms.
Gorden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ben Gorden has been cut.
MacNab lands an elbow that stopped Gorden in his tracks for a moment.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorden looks gassed!
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Gorden shrugs off.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
MacNab gets underhooks to prevent Gorden's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gorden is looking to break free of the clinch but MacNab has double underhooks.
A short left from MacNab.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
MacNab looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gorden takes an elbow to the temple.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorden.
A nice left hand lands by MacNab.
MacNab tries a knee to the head but Gorden blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gorden is rocked!
MacNab landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gorden is still on wobbly legs! Can MacNab finish him?
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
Gorden blocks the elbow strike.
Gorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Gorden takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
MacNab unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gorden's brow.
MacNab lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorden won't want to take too many of those.
Gorden blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gorden's brow.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
Gorden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacNab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacNab throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gorden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Gorden 's eye.
MacNab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacNab landing knees to the body.
Gorden has MacNab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacNab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gorden blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNab has Gorden pressed against the cage.
Gorden dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Gorden shrugs off.
MacNab trying to land knees to the body.
MacNab misses with an elbow over the top.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorden breaks from the clinch.
Gorden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacNab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacNab fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacNab staying out of range there.
Gorden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacNab drives through and clinches with Gorden against the cage.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorden's defenses.
Gorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacNab tries to clinch but Gorden moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from MacNab. No joy for Gorden on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish MacNab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gorden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gorden scores with a takedown into MacNab's guard.
Gorden won't allow MacNab to sweep him here.
Gorden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacNab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacNab looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacNab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacNab keeping full guard, as Gorden tries to pass.
MacNab is pulling down on Gorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Gorden, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacNab looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacNab looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacNab!
MacNab wants to take a breather but Gorden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for MacNab.
Gorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Gorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorden, not yet.
Gorden is working an open guard so MacNab takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacNab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gorden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacNab looks to clinch
and Gorden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacNab misses with a shot to the body
and Gorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacNab tries to clinch
and Gorden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacNab is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacNab wants to get back to his feet.
MacNab is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab wants to get back to his feet.
Gorden is looking for a kimura but MacNab is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorden to get the leverage.
MacNab trying to hold on to Gorden's head to control him but Gorden postures up.
Gorden wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacNab keeps working.
MacNab trying to hold on to Gorden's head to control him but Gorden postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacNab tries to clinch up
and Gorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
MacNab clinches but Gorden breaks the clinch
and Gorden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gorden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacNab's guard now.
Gorden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacNab manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gorden has MacNab in his guard.
MacNab wants to control from the top but Gorden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Gorden's cut.
That's time! MacNab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacNab has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Gorden 's eye.
Gorden avoiding damage as MacNab throws knees to the body.
Gorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorden tries for a takedown but MacNab manages to get underhooks.
Gorden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacNab fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacNab wants to clinch
and Gorden counters with a stiff right hand.
MacNab misses the body punch
and Gorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorden thows a body shot but no joy.
MacNab fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacNab swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacNab tries to clinch
and Gorden counters with a takedown into side control.
MacNab might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacNab is trying to work for a sweep but Gorden has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNab tries to reverse the position but Gorden maintains control.
Gorden wants to control the pace but MacNab is squirming around nicely.
Gorden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacNab has worked his arm free - good work by MacNab!
MacNab pushes Gorden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gorden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gorden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacNab will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gorden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacNab knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacNab is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacNab on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacNab tries to get out of the position.
Gorden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gorden wants to take a breather but MacNab is having none of it.
MacNab pushes Gorden off looking to stand but Gorden dives back in and keeps control.
Gorden wants to take a breather but MacNab is having none of it.
Gorden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacNab's head.
MacNab wants to control but Gorden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacNab is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacNab closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gorden counters with a good, hard body kick but MacNab shrugs it off.
MacNab works Gorden's body with a nice hook.
MacNab stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorden. Gorden gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamish MacNab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
Gorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNab.
Gorden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gorden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacNab's guard.
MacNab managing to control the position.
MacNab keeping moving, preventing Gorden from controlling successfully.
Gorden looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNab looking for a sweep. Not yet MacNab, not yet.
Gorden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacNab tries to kick Gorden off but Gorden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorden 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.
MacNab won't allow Gorden to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Gorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorden 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gorden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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19
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rau closes the distance and clinches.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
Finalizador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rau lands with a right to the head.
Rau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rau lands an uppercut.
Finalizador wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rau lands with a light punch inside.
Rau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Finalizador looks gassed!
Rau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finalizador's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finalizador or not.
Rau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Rau.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rau digs a right hand underneath Finalizador's ribcage. Finalizador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rau.
Rau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rau lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rau.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Rau.
Finalizador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joe Rau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador.
A nice left hand lands by Rau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rau.
Rau gets through Finalizador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rau.
Rau digs a right hand into Finalizador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finalizador's gas tank.
Rau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rau.
Rau lands a shoulder strike.
Finalizador's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
Rau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finalizador.
A short right from Rau.
Rau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finalizador.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rau.
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
Rau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finalizador or not.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rau.
Rau works on Finalizador's body with a couple of short punches.
Rau lands a shoulder strike.
Rau lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Rau.
Rau is working Finalizador over against the cage.
Rau lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rau lands a nice uppercut.
Rau lands a shot to the body.
Rau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
Rau presses Finalizador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rau lands a body punch.
Rau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rau.
A right hand to the body from Rau.
Rau lands a body punch.
Rau lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
Rau lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Rau.
Rau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finalizador is trying to break the clinch but Rau is controlling him.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rau.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rau scores with a hook to the body.
Rau is working Finalizador over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
A left hand lands to the body for Rau.
Rau lands with a light punch inside.
Rau lands a hook that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
A short right from Rau.
Rau keeps control of Finalizador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rau is working Finalizador over against the cage.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rau gets through Finalizador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rau digs a right hand into Finalizador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finalizador's gas tank.
Rau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rau 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.
Rau darts in and clinches Finalizador up against the cage.
Rau lands a hook that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau lands with a short shot to the head.
Rau lands with a light punch inside.
Rau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
Rau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finalizador.
Rau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
A short left from Rau.
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rau lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rau.
A body shot lands from Rau.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rau scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
A shot in the inside from Rau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finalizador or not.
Rau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finalizador's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rau as the two fighters clinch.
Rau is working Finalizador over against the cage.
Rau lands a shoulder strike.
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Rau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rau scores with a shot to the side of Finalizador's head.
Rau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
Rau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finalizador can do to turn this around?
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
Rau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rau lands a body punch.
Rau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finalizador or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rau digs a right hand underneath Finalizador's ribcage. Finalizador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rau as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rau digs a right hand into Finalizador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finalizador's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rau.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finalizador's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Rau.
Rau lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rau.
Rau lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rau.
Rau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rau lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Rau.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Rau.
Rau lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Rau.
Rau lands a body shot.
Rau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Rau.
Rau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rau gets through Finalizador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
Rau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finalizador or not.
Rau digs a right hand into Finalizador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finalizador's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rau dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rau lands with a nice combination. Finalizador backs away looking to recover.
Finalizador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finalizador has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rau.
Rau closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Rau.
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Rau.
Rau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rau gets through Finalizador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rau lands a hook that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rau lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
A nice left hand lands by Rau.
A short uppercut from Rau.
A short right from Rau on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rau.
Rau scores with a hook to the body.
Rau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Rau.
Rau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau lands an uppercut.
Rau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rau lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rau is working Finalizador over against the cage.
Rau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Rau.
Rau digs a right hand underneath Finalizador's ribcage. Finalizador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rau lands an uppercut.
Rau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rau lands a shot to the body.
Rau scores with a shot to the side of Finalizador's head.
Rau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rau.
Rau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rau lands a nice uppercut.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rau pushes Finalizador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rau lands with a right to the head.
Rau lands a nice shot to the body.
Rau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finalizadors head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rau.
Rau cracks Finalizador with a nice body shot.
Rau lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rau - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Rau.
Rau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Rau.
Rau lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rau.
Rau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finalizador backwards.
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finalizador fails to pull guard.
Joe Rau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador.
Rau lands a shoulder strike.
Rau presses Finalizador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rau is leaning against Finalizador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Rau.
Rau presses Finalizador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Rau.
A short body shot lands from Rau as the two fighters clinch.
Rau lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Rau.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Rau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rau.
Rau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finalizador.
Ricardo Finalizador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Rau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Rau.
Rau scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rau 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rau!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jew Doh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doh has chosen Hurt - NIN as his entrance music. Tim Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jew Doh's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jew Doh!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Doh misses.
Doh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doh misses with the ground and pound.
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doh.
Doh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Doh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Doh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doh working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Doh drags him back down.
Doh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Doh is trying to ground and pound but Robinson uses the momentary lack of control by Doh to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doh thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Doh throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Doh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
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.
Doh has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson swinging wilding here.
Doh misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Robinson - the referee stops the clock and Doh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Robinson. Doh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Doh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doh looks gassed!
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Doh has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Doh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Doh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Doh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Doh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Doh's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Doh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robinson!
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.
Robinson just content to control the position.
Doh is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doh strikes from the bottom but Robinson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jew Doh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doh throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Doh avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doh.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doh's face.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Doh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doh jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Doh around his waist. Doh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Robinson.
Doh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Doh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tim Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jew Doh.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Doh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doh avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Doh tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Doh drops back down to his feet.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doh's face.
Doh breaks from the clinch.
Doh misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Doh misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Doh jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Doh around his waist. Doh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doh tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Doh is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Doh backwards.
Doh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robinson.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Doh avoids the damage to the body.
Doh successfully pulls guard.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Doh's legs - danger averted.
Doh 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.
Doh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Doh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robinson has picked Doh up and slammed him! Doh can't keep hold of the triangle and Robinson manages to pass to side control!
Robinson decides to stand back up.
Doh tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a low kick, right behind Doh 's knee.
Robinson lands a head kick. Doh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Robinson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doh throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson with a hook.
Doh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doh's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Doh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doh's calf.
Robinson scores with a nice body kick.
Doh walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson moves out of range as Doh strikes.
Doh shoots and misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Tim Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jew Doh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tim Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doh gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson wanted to stand there but Doh had control of the position.
Doh tries to strike from the bottom.
Doh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Doh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doh is trying to improve his position.
Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Doh get back to his feet.
Doh misses the jab.
Doh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Doh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doh doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tim Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robinson clinches.
Doh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson throws a head kick but Doh moves out of range.
Doh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Doh backing up. Doh nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Robinson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pink Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gina Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Pigs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pink Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gina Carano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Floyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carano.
Pink Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Floyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pink Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carano stuffs the takedown attempt from Floyd. Floyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd has a takedown stuffed.
Floyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Floyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Carano shows good takedown defense.
Carano lands a big head kick that sends Floyd tumbling to the mat! Carano takes a step backwards and waves Floyd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Floyd is rocked!
It looks like Pink Floyd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Carano tries to sprawl out of it but Floyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Floyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Carano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Floyd doesn't seem bothered though.
Carano has Floyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Carano working Floyd over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano lands a knee to the head.
Carano lands a left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Floyd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carano working the clinch nicely. Floyd is working for position but Carano cracks him with a big knee to the head! Floyd crumples up against the cage and Carano lands two more shots before the ref can save Floyd! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Gina Carano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Meatloaf - In The Land Of The Pigs... Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mic Swick enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mic Swick!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Swick.
Swick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Po.
Po tries to clinch but Swick moves out of range.
Swick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po is looking to clinch.
Swick tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Swick pushes him off.
Swick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swick, pushing him back against the cage.
Swick tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Swick blocks an elbow strike from Po.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Swick dodges an elbow strike from Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick wants to break free but Po has control.
Swick manages to break the clinch.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swick.
Swick stuns Po with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Po throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swick checks a leg kick.
Swick misses with a two punch combination.
Po gets a clinch.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swick is defending well for now.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po lands an elbow that stopped Swick in his tracks for a moment.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Swick blocks with his arms.
Po lands an elbow just above Swick 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swick is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Po has Swick pressed against the cage, preventing Swick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swick has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Po has Swick pressed against the cage, preventing Swick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swick is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swick's efforts to push away.
Po keeps control of Swick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Po lands an elbow inside that Swick shrugs off.
Swick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po prevents Swick from breaking the clinch.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swick avoids it.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Swick blocks with his arms.
Po keeps control of Swick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po trying to stall but Swick improves his position.
Swick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Swick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swick blocks an elbow strike.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po lands an elbow just above Swick 's eye.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swick's efforts to push away.
Swick tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Swick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swick breaks the clinch.
Swick swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Swick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Swick moves away and avoids it.
Swick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swick slips under a jab from Po.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swick thuds a left hand into Po's body.
A right-left combo lands from Swick.
A swing and a miss from Po.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swick.
Po is looking to clinch but Swick is avoiding it.
Po misses with a body shot.
Swick rushes Po with punches - Po moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Po goes down! Swick follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mic Swick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The German National Anthem. Robb Spewak told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
184 lbs
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171 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pika Kalei!
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, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spewak swivels and escapes.
Kalei takes one on the button.
Spewak moves away from the strike by Kalei.
Kalei misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Spewak.
Kalei walks into a straight right hand from Spewak.
It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut.
Kalei cracks Spewak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spewak avoids the body shot from Kalei.
Spewak misses with a kick to the body.
Kalei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spewak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalei throws a low kick, looking for Spewak's leg but Spewak calmly moves out of range.
Kalei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spewak takes a swing at Kalei's ribcage but misses.
Spewak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Kalei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei is looking to clinch but Spewak is avoiding it.
Kalei throws a hook but Spewak avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spewak did well to prevent Kalei getting side control.
Spewak moves into full guard.
Spewak is looking for a triangle but Kalei pushes his legs off easily.
Spewak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spewak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei working to try and regain half guard.
Spewak is looking to stand but Spewak has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kalei tries to reverse the position but Spewak maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spewak avoids the attempt from Kalei to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kalei tries to get to full guard but Spewak has control of the leg.
Spewak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Spewak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalei doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Spewak.
Kalei throws a looping overhand right but Spewak ducks down to avoid it.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spewak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalei misses with a leg kick
and Spewak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalei thinking.
Kalei is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Kalei misses its intended target.
Kalei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spewak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spewak throws out a loose jab but Kalei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Spewak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kalei misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spewak lands a slapping body shot.
Spewak lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spewak cracks Kalei with an open hand slap.
Spewak misses with a body shot.
Kalei looks to throw a body kick
and Spewak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalei thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spewak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pika Kalei'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.
Spewak lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spewak counters with a straight right hand.
Kalei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spewak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robb Spewak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spewak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spewak!
Pika Kalei's cut is getting worse.
Spewak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spewak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalei counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spewak!
Spewak is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalei has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spewak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kalei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spewak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spewak gets to his feet. Kalei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kalei throws out a loose jab but Spewak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spewak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalei rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalei throws a combination that misses
and Spewak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spewak lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spewak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spewak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalei wants to clinch
and Spewak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spewak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalei's hands.
Kalei misses with a looping left.
Kalei misses with a jab to the body
and Spewak counters with an inside leg kick.
Spewak lands a nice hook to Kalei's body. Kalei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spewak looks for the body kick but Kalei saw that one coming.
Spewak looks to land a combination. Kalei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spewak connects with the punch.
Pika Kalei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spewak scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spewak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalei. That did some damage!
Robb Spewak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spewak lands a jab to Kalei's midsection.
Kalei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spewak jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spewak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeez, Pika Kalei's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kalei misses with a looping right.
Spewak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalei dodges the punch combination from Spewak.
Kalei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalei checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spewak.
Kalei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pika Kalei's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robb Spewak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Simpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
198 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Simpleton!
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, Turd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Simpleton misses its intended target.
Simpleton scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpleton misses with a straight right.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Simpleton.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Simpleton connects with the punch.
Simpleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpleton lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Simpleton.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpleton finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Simpleton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpleton.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Simpleton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpleton throws out the jab.
Simpleton swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpleton working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Simpleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Simpleton is defending the position.
Johnson prevents Simpleton from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpleton is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpleton.
Simpleton lands a head shot.
Simpleton lands a with a good body shot.
Simpleton tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankie Simpleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson slips under a jab from Simpleton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpleton misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Simpleton.
Johnson moves out of range as Simpleton strikes.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpleton.
Simpleton lands with a shot to the body.
Simpleton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simpleton lands an overhand right.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpleton leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankie Simpleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Simpleton dominated that round.
That's time! Simpleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simpleton working a defensive guard here.
Simpleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpleton pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Simpleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Simpleton is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpleton is looking to improve his position.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simpleton tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Simpleton tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
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.
Johnson looking to control but Simpleton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpleton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simpleton wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Simpleton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simpleton.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Simpleton controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpleton wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Frankie Simpleton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simpleton swinging wilding here.
Simpleton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Simpleton scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Simpleton thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpleton works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from Simpleton misses.
Simpleton throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Simpleton.
Johnson slips a jab from Simpleton.
Simpleton throws a big shot that misses.
Simpleton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson dives in and grabs Simpleton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpleton pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Simpleton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Simpleton counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Simpleton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpleton throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpleton throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Simpleton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Simpleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpleton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpleton!
Simpleton is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simpleton turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Simpleton controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simpleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simpleton stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simpleton!
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.
Simpleton controlling from side mount.
Simpleton working away.
Johnson is letting Simpleton control him for a moment.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpleton decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpleton.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Simpleton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpleton connects with a body shot.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpleton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpleton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Simpleton lands a with a good body shot.
A shot to de liver by Simpleton. Beautiful body shot.
Simpleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpleton.
Simpleton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Simpleton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpleton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Simpleton.
Simpleton lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpleton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frankie Simpleton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpleton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Turd Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpleton scores with a hook.
Simpleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Simpleton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpleton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpleton lands a two punch combo.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Simpleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpleton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Simpleton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen has chosen Smells Like Humppa as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
272 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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25
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokkolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyabusa.
Jokkolainen ducks right into an uppercut from Hyabusa.
It looks like Pervo Jokkolainen has been cut.
Hyabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Hyabusa misses.
Hyabusa misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokkolainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokkolainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokkolainen tests Hyabusa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokkolainen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokkolainen digs a good body shot into Hyabusa's ribs.
Hyabusa looks to throw the jab but Jokkolainen is out of range.
Hyabusa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyabusa misses with a hook. Jokkolainen ducked under it nicely.
Jokkolainen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokkolainen moves in looking to clinch but Hyabusa pushes him off.
Jokkolainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyabusa should have avoided that one.
Jokkolainen lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Jokkolainen catches Hyabusa right on the button with a cross.
Hyabusa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyabusa is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to de liver by Jokkolainen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokkolainen throws a nice head kick!
Jokkolainen connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Jokkolainen engages and cracks Hyabusa with a massive lead left hook - Hyabusa tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Jokkolainen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pervo Jokkolainen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grimlock Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones punishes Concepcion's body with a nice straight punch.
Concepcion misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Concepcion throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Concepcion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Concepcion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Concepcion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Concepcion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Concepcion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion prevents Jones from improving his position.
Concepcion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Concepcion is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Concepcion looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Concepcion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimlock Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concepcion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones with a hook.
Jones throws a right hand that Concepcion ducks under and follows up with a left that Concepcion also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Concepcion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Concepcion will feel that in the morning.
Concepcion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Concepcion takes one to the side of the head.
Concepcion moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Concepcion slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Concepcion moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Concepcion in a clinch.
Concepcion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Concepcion manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Concepcion looks gassed!
Jones trying to control the position.
Concepcion pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Concepcion is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Concepcion pulls his head out easily.
Concepcion is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is staying active underneath Concepcion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Concepcion is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Concepcion's guard.
Concepcion keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Concepcion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Concepcion slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Concepcion is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Concepcion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimlock Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Concepcion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Concepcion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Concepcion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Concepcion slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is not content to let Concepcion control the position.
Concepcion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Concepcion is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Concepcion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion manages to get back to half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Concepcion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Concepcion defending well though.
Concepcion tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is keen to just control but Concepcion is a slippery customer.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Concepcion's head.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Concepcion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Concepcion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Concepcion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Concepcion is breathing heavily.
Concepcion wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Concepcion there!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Concepcion is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concepcion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Concepcion is in trouble!
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to finish Concepcion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Concepcion!
Jones breaks from Concepcion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here but it's allowed Concepcion to get half guard.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Concepcion is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Concepcion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries for a kimura but Concepcion is defending well.
Concepcion tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is putting a hurting on Concepcion here, landing some big shots from side control.
Concepcion is looking for a sweep.
Jones landing strikes.
Concepcion manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Concepcion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Concepcion is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Concepcion is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Grimlock Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Concepcion had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Concepcion Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimlock Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones takes a swing at Concepcion's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Concepcion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Concepcion doesn't seem bothered though.
Concepcion blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Concepcion shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Concepcion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones punishes Concepcion's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Concepcion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concepcion was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Concepcion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Concepcion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Concepcion is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Concepcion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Concepcion 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.
Jones working for a triangle but Concepcion defends it easily.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concepcion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the position.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to control the position but Concepcion postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Concepcion tries to pass.
Concepcion trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Concepcion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones thuds his right hand into Concepcion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Concepcion slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Jones lands a jab to Concepcion's midsection.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Concepcion if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Concepcion's torso.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Concepcion at a distance.
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimlock Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Concepcion.
Concepcion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concepcion was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Concepcion shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Concepcion at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimlock Jones clearly takes 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.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones forces Concepcion back against the cage and clinches.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Concepcion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Concepcion is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Concepcion's back instead.
The referee is taking a good look at Concepcion as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jones!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Concepcion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Concepcion is looking to improve his position.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Concepcion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is keen to just control but Concepcion is a slippery customer.
Concepcion wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Concepcion tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control but Concepcion is keeping him busy.
Concepcion taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Concepcion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Concepcion from improving his position.
Concepcion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Concepcion won't allow it.
Concepcion is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is keen to just control but Concepcion is a slippery customer.
Concepcion tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Concepcion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Concepcion looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Concepcion throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones punishes Concepcion's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Concepcion avoids it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimlock Jones had his way with Angel Concepcion in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones swings for the body but Concepcion moves out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Angel Concepcion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concepcion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concepcion manages to avoid it.
Concepcion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Concepcion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Concepcion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Concepcion wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimlock Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Concepcion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones gets through Concepcion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Concepcion blocks it.
Jones tries to work over Concepcion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Concepcion prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Concepcion.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Concepcion gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Concepcion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones misses with some punches.
Concepcion blocking some punches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Concepcion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones keeps control of Concepcion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to stall.
Concepcion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses the jab.
Concepcion misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones cracks Concepcion with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Concepcion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Concepcion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Concepcion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Concepcion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Concepcion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Concepcion avoids it.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Concepcion at a distance.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Angel Concepcion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Concepcion momentarily.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimlock Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Concepcion doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Concepcion in the body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Concepcion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones keeps Concepcion at a distance using the push kick.
Grimlock Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Concepcion walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimlock Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimlock Jones!
Grimlock Jones retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with 99 Problems blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Sean Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Benoit works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Benoit does it's job there.
Benoit misses with a wild combination.
Benoit throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Benoit 's knee.
Benoit misses with an uppercut.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie feints and then cracks Benoit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benoit down.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sean Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Benoit didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Benoit throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Benoit controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Benoit.
A shot to the body from Benoit misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Benoit misses with a straight right.
Helio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Benoit.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit jabs at Gracie's body.
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benoit.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
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.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Benoit swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Benoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Benoit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a body kick that stops Benoit in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Benoit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie 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.
Gracie checks a low kick from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a leg kick
and Benoit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Benoit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benoit misses with a double jab
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Benoit moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit is rocked!
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benoit throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Benoit throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benoit.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Benoit looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benoit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie cracks Benoit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benoit misses with a combination
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Benoit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a combination. Benoit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
A cross from Benoit lands.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit misses the jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Benoit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Benoit throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie had his way with Sean Benoit in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Benoit scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benoit swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit lands a head kick!
Benoit connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benoit was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie won't allow Benoit to get back to his feet.
Sean Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Benoit lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benoit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Benoit dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Benoit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benoit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
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FIGHT
RATING
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