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Kings Quest 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen No More Heroes as his entrance music. Marcelinho Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Holmes's chin.
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260 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Garcia slams his shin into Holmes's torso.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
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.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes drops Garcia with a nice combination! Holmes dives into Garcia's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holmes has his hands clasped together but Garcia extends an breaks Holmes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sick Jacken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torben Dill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sick Jacken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Torben Dill's chin.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sick Jacken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Torben Dill!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dill dodges the punch combination from Jacken.
Jacken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dill gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacken is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jacken's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dill prevents Jacken from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacken wants to get back to his feet.
Dill controls the position from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacken misses with a two punch combination.
Dill avoids the body shot from Jacken.
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.
Jacken leaves Dill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sick Jacken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Dill.
Dill shoots in for a takedown but Jacken shows good takedown defense.
Sick Jacken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dill looks gassed!
Dill has a takedown stuffed.
Jacken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Jacken.
Dill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacken's half guard.
Jacken manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jacken throws a sloppy head kick and Dill moves out of range easily.
Jacken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dill has Jacken up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacken is trying to force a seperation but Dill has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacken tries to break the clinch but Dill is controlling the position.
Dill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jacken regains guard.
Jacken wants to stand but Dill is controlling the position.
Jacken keeping full guard, as Dill tries to pass.
Jacken keeping moving, preventing Dill from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacken wants to get back to his feet but Dill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dill postures up in Jacken's guard and throws a big left but Jacken blocks it.
Jacken pushes Dill off and gets back to his feet.
Dill wants to clinch up but Jacken keeps it at a distance.
Dill doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacken circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Torben Dill 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.
Jacken tries to bum rush Dill with a series of wild strikes but Dill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dill.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dill is defended easily by Jacken.
A combination from Jacken does no damage.
Jacken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacken misses the target.
Dill takes the fight into the clinch.
Dill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sick Jacken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Dill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacken is trying to force a seperation but Dill has the dominant position.
Jacken has had enough of the clinch but Dill keeps him there for the moment.
Dill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacken can't break the clinch.
Jacken has had enough of the clinch but Dill keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jacken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacken tries to circle away but Dill has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dill has managed to clinch.
Jacken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacken throws a series of punches but Dill moves out of range.
Dill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dill tries for a takedown but Jacken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacken swivels and escapes.
Dill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacken circles away.
Dill dodges the punch combination from Jacken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacken.
Dill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Jacken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dill closes the distance and clinches up with Jacken, looking for a takedown. Dill pushes Jacken against the cage but Jacken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacken looks to land a combination but Dill avoids it well.
Dill punishes Jacken's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacken stuffs the takedown attempt from Dill. Dill gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Jacken does no damage.
Dill fails to land the takedown.
Jacken throws a good cross that connects.
Dill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacken but Jacken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacken throws a series of punches but Dill avoids them all with ease.
Dill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dill somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dill is defended easily by Jacken.
Dill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dill lands in his opponent's guard.
Dill prevents Jacken from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacken is looking to stand up but Dill isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sick Jacken will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
Dill closes the distance and clinches up with Jacken, looking for a takedown. Dill pushes Jacken against the cage but Jacken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Jacken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dill shoots in for a takedown but Jacken shows good takedown defense.
Sick Jacken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacken as he avoids it easily.
Sick Jacken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Dill.
Jacken looks to land a combination but Dill avoids it well.
Jacken throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacken misses the target.
Dill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dill closes the distance and clinches.
Dill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacken is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacken breaks from the clinch.
Jacken misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dill.
Dill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacken's waist but Jacken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dill off to one side.
Jacken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dill closes the distance and clinches.
Dill wants a takedown.
Dill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacken fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacken is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacken is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Jacken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Dill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dill working the strikes but Jacken uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jacken makes his way to full guard, as Dill worked for a kimura.
Dill trying to control but Jacken is working from the bottom.
Dill prevents Jacken from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jacken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jacken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jacken!
You can see the frustration on Dill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacken tries to score with some ground and pound. Dill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacken working away.
Jacken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dill is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dill trying to control but Jacken flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dill trying to control the hands but Jacken breaks the grip.
Jacken missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacken has managed to slip his arm under Dill's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dill is tapping out! Submission win for Jacken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sick Jacken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Animal del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Coveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Animal del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Coveiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Coveiro.
It looks like Animal del Mexico has been cut.
del Mexico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
del Mexico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
del Mexico has closed the distance and engaged Coveiro in a clinch.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
del Mexico lands a good knee to the midsection. Coveiro won't want to take too many of those.
del Mexico connects with a knee to the head.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. del Mexico obliges.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coveiro blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
del Mexico misses with a knee strike.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coveiro tries to circle away but del Mexico has him pinned against the cage.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coveiro avoiding damage as del Mexico throws knees to the body.
Coveiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
del Mexico is breathing heavily.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
Coveiro can't break the clinch.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coveiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coveiro avoids a wild elbow strike from del Mexico.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro can't break the clinch.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coveiro avoiding damage as del Mexico throws knees to the body.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coveiro blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coveiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico has him pressed against the cage.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coveiro can't break the clinch.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico has him pressed against the cage.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coveiro is trying to force a seperation but del Mexico has the dominant position.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coveiro blocks the elbow strike.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
del Mexico lands a damaging elbow.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro tries to circle away but del Mexico has him pinned against the cage.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
del Mexico misses with a knee to the head.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
del Mexico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
Coveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
del Mexico misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by del Mexico.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for del Mexico.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch but del Mexico keeps him there for the moment.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
del Mexico missing with knees to the body.
Coveiro working hard to break the clinch.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico trying to land knees to the body.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coveiro is trying to force a seperation but del Mexico has the dominant position.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
del Mexico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
Coveiro avoiding damage as del Mexico throws knees to the body.
Coveiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
del Mexico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Coveiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Animal del Mexico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coveiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but del Mexico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Animal del Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coveiro misses with a series of wild punches.
del Mexico forces Coveiro back against the cage and clinches.
del Mexico landing some nice looking knees to the body.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico misses with a knee to the head.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
del Mexico misses with a knee to the head.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but del Mexico has him pressed against the cage.
Coveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but del Mexico has him pressed against the cage.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
del Mexico misses with a knee to the head.
del Mexico tries to land knees in the clinch but Coveiro avoids the damage to the body.
Coveiro working hard to break the clinch.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coveiro working hard to break the clinch.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coveiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coveiro wants to break free but del Mexico has control.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
del Mexico'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.
del Mexico with a knee to the head.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
del Mexico misses with a knee strike.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
del Mexico missing with knees to the body.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coveiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
Coveiro wants to break free but del Mexico has control.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch but del Mexico keeps him there for the moment.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
Coveiro tries to circle away but del Mexico has him pinned against the cage.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Coveiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coveiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Coveiro is having none of it.
del Mexico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coveiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coveiro throws a series of punches but del Mexico moves out of range.
del Mexico drops his hands momentarily and Coveiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
del Mexico moves into the clinch.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
Coveiro wants to break free but del Mexico has control.
del Mexico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coveiro up against the cage.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Coveiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Animal del Mexico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Coveiro tries to bum rush del Mexico with a series of wild strikes but del Mexico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coveiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coveiro misses with a two punch combination.
del Mexico doesn't manage to clinch there - Coveiro circles away.
No joy there for Coveiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
del Mexico has taken the fight to the clinch.
del Mexico lands a knee to the body.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by del Mexico.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
del Mexico lands an elbow that stopped Coveiro in his tracks for a moment.
Coveiro managing to block the knees to the body from del Mexico.
del Mexico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coveiro is defending well for now.
Coveiro working hard to break the clinch.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coveiro is trying to force a seperation but del Mexico has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
del Mexico keeps control of Coveiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coveiro can't break the clinch.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coveiro is defending well for now.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
del Mexico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coveiro's face.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
del Mexico lands a knee to the head.
del Mexico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coveiro managing to block the knees to the body from del Mexico.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
del Mexico misses with a knee strike.
del Mexico misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
del Mexico crunches a lovely knee into Coveiro's ribcage.
Coveiro wants to break free but del Mexico has control.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
Coveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
Coveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but del Mexico has double underhooks.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks with his arms.
Coveiro tries to break free but del Mexico pushes him back against the cage.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coveiro blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico has Coveiro pressed against the cage, preventing Coveiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coveiro tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coveiro blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro is trying to break free.
Coveiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Coveiro is blocking nicely.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch but del Mexico keeps him there for the moment.
del Mexico misses with a knee to the head.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but del Mexico has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. del Mexico obliges.
del Mexico lands a knee to the head.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
Coveiro working hard to break the clinch.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
del Mexico connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro wants to break free but del Mexico has control.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
del Mexico utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coveiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Animal del Mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
del Mexico misses with a knee strike.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Coveiro blocks it.
del Mexico prevents Coveiro from breaking the clinch.
Coveiro managing to block the knees to the body from del Mexico.
del Mexico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coveiro's efforts to push away.
Coveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coveiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coveiro is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Animal del Mexico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coveiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Coveiro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Vazquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Alejara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vazquel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn-Clown. Alejara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I�m in Miami Bitch. Cody Vazquel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cody Vazquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Alejara!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vazquel has given up his back here. Will Alejara look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Alejara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alejara scores with strikes from the back.
Vazquel is in bad spot here.
Alejara not allowing Vazquel to control his hands.
Vazquel won't enjoy being in this position. Alejara looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vazquel is tapping - it's over boys! Alejara picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Alejara!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by The Toughest Song In The Universe. Rafael Balboa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix is looking to land body kicks.
Phoenix gets a takedown into half guard.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Balboa is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
Balboa looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Phoenix stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balboa trying to control but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balboa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa trying to hold on to Phoenix's head to control him but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Phoenix is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Phoenix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balboa looking to control.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboa has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Phoenix controlling from the top position.
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Balboa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Phoenix has his hands clasped together but Balboa extends an breaks Phoenix's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Balboa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Balboa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - My Hero. Bastian Schweinsteiger 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schweinsteiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Schweinsteiger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Hector Diaz has been cut.
Schweinsteiger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Schweinsteiger fails to land with a series of punches.
Schweinsteiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schweinsteiger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schweinsteiger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Schweinsteiger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Hector Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Schweinsteiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Schweinsteiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schweinsteiger looks gassed!
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
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.
Schweinsteiger stops Diaz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
Schweinsteiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Schweinsteiger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Schweinsteiger getting side control.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Schweinsteiger is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schweinsteiger is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Schweinsteiger 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.
Schweinsteiger wants to stand up but Diaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schweinsteiger is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schweinsteiger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Schweinsteiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schweinsteiger misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Schweinsteiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger moves out of range.
Schweinsteiger misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schweinsteiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schweinsteiger lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Bastian Schweinsteiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schweinsteiger shoots and misses
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pushes Schweinsteiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz works on Schweinsteiger's body with a couple of short punches.
Schweinsteiger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Schweinsteiger is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Schweinsteiger into the cage.
Schweinsteiger has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schweinsteiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Schweinsteiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hector Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Diaz wants to stall.
Schweinsteiger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schweinsteiger manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz looks to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Schweinsteiger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schweinsteiger wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Schweinsteiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz kicks Schweinsteiger off and gets to his feet.
Schweinsteiger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Schweinsteiger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schweinsteiger not doing much here.
Schweinsteiger is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Schweinsteiger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schweinsteiger is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schweinsteiger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Schweinsteiger eventually gives up the hold.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Schweinsteiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz tries to clinch up
enabling Schweinsteiger to counter with a crisp jab.
Schweinsteiger is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Schweinsteiger throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schweinsteiger with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pushes Schweinsteiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Schweinsteiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Schweinsteiger is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
Schweinsteiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz wants to clinch but Schweinsteiger slips to the side
and Schweinsteiger counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Schweinsteiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schweinsteiger has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schweinsteiger's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz tries to stand but Schweinsteiger is controlling from the bottom.
Schweinsteiger has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Schweinsteiger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schweinsteiger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schweinsteiger moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schweinsteiger lands a body punch.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Schweinsteiger has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schweinsteiger jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Schweinsteiger around his waist. Schweinsteiger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schweinsteiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hector Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz tries to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Schweinsteiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schweinsteiger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Schweinsteiger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly's entrance music is Slow Death. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crash Holly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly punishes Obomba's body with a nice straight punch.
Obomba shoots in for a double leg but Holly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Obomba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obomba shoots in but no luck this time.
Obomba moves out of range as Holly strikes.
Obomba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holly scores with a body shot.
Obomba wants to clinch up but Holly keeps it at a distance.
Holly misses with a body shot.
Obomba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obomba throws a series of punches but Holly avoids them all with ease.
Holly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obomba's hands.
Holly throws a body punch but Obomba moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba wants to clinch up but Holly keeps it at a distance.
Obomba tries to clinch but Holly moves out of range.
Holly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obomba misses with a takedown attempt - Holly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obomba tries to clinch there but Holly circles away.
Holly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obomba manages to avoid it.
Holly throws a shot from downtown. Obomba moves away and avoids it.
Holly lands a really nice looking cross but Obomba seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obomba takes one to the chin there.
Holly slips under a jab from Obomba.
Holly looks to land a combination but Obomba avoids it well.
Holly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holly lands with an overhand left.
Obomba slips under a jab.
Obomba is looking to clinch but Holly is avoiding it.
Obomba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holly is trying to defend but Obomba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obomba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Obomba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obomba, into his guard.
Holly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obomba controls Holly momentarily but Holly frees himself.
Holly stays in close to Obomba's body and controls the position.
Holly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obomba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holly is aware though and is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Holly 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.
Holly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obomba is looking to clinch.
Barry Obomba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holly throws an overhand right that lands on Obomba's shoulder, as Obomba tries to avoid the shot.
Holly jabs Obomba right on the nose. Obomba blinks but takes it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obomba.
Obomba slips a straight right by Holly.
Holly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obomba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holly misses with a wild body shot.
Holly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba tries to clinch up but Holly circles away and keeps his distance.
Obomba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obomba fails with a takedown attempt.
Holly throws a nice looking combination but Obomba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obomba shoots for a takedown but Holly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Holly lands a jab to the head.
Holly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obomba.
Obomba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obomba is working Holly over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Holly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obomba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obomba's guard! Nice work there by Holly!
Obomba is breathing heavily.
Obomba working for submissions but it's allowed Holly to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly trying to pass the guard but Obomba defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Holly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obomba rushes Holly and presses him up against the cage.
Holly breaks from the clinch.
Obomba shoots in looking for a takedown. Holly tries to sprawl out of it but Obomba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obomba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Holly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obomba.
Obomba misses with a few strikes there.
Obomba misses the body punch
and Holly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obomba tries to clinch up
and Holly counters with a nice body shot.
Holly misses with a body shot.
Obomba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obomba somewhat.
Crash Holly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obomba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obomba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holly avoids it really well and circles away.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba swings for the body but Holly moves out of range.
Holly lands with a right hand.
Obomba tries to clinch up
and Holly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obomba misses with a double jab.
Obomba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holly lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly throws a sloppy body shot
and Obomba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holly is adopting a defensive guard.
Obomba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obomba lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba throwing strikes from guard but Holly blocks nicely.
Holly wants to sweep but no luck.
Holly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obomba!
Obomba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obomba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Holly clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holly throws a body punch but Obomba moves out of range.
Holly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Holly misses.
Obomba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holly tries to avoid it but Obomba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holly to the ground. Holly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obomba has time to react.
Obomba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crash Holly is winning the standup battle so far.
Obomba stalks Holly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holly's face. Holly staggers backwards, shaken.
Holly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obomba ducks right into an uppercut from Holly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holly misses with a looping right.
Holly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obomba on the side of the head.
Obomba closes the distance but Holly moves to the side
and Holly counters with a right hand to the body.
Crash Holly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obomba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holly scores with a decent looking hook.
Obomba slips a jab from Holly.
Obomba has his takedown stuffed
and Holly counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Holly.
Obomba misses with a kick to the body.
Obomba fails with the takedown
and Holly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Holly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obomba is defended easily by Holly.
Holly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obomba moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly connects with a single shot there.
Holly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Holly misses.
Holly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obomba moves away.
Holly punishes Obomba's body with a nice straight punch.
Obomba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obomba at a distance.
Obomba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holly clobbers Obomba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obomba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holly throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holly lands with a nice body punch.
Holly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obomba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obomba walks into a left hand.
Holly thuds a left hand into Obomba's body.
Holly scores with a body shot.
Holly tests Obomba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holly lands a right hook to the body.
Holly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Holly had his way with Barry Obomba in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Holly lands a jab to the nose.
Obomba wants to clinch but Holly slips to the side
and Holly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holly throws a shot to the body.
Holly throws a left and a right that both miss
so Obomba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obomba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holly dives on top into guard.
Holly passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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.
Obomba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obomba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Holly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obomba is trying to control but Holly manages to pass to mount!
Crash Holly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba tries to control the position but Holly now has his back.
Holly has the hooks in. Obomba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barry Obomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Obomba's body.
Holly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crash Holly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holly, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crash Holly!
Crash Holly retains his featherweight title!
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