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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Biff Boneham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boneham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Push It To The Limit. Biff Boneham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dorian Grey's chin.
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Biff Boneham!
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, Dorian Grey!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey walks into a jab.
Boneham misses with a few strikes there.
Boneham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boneham scores with a punch to the head.
Boneham throws a nice looking combination but Grey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boneham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boneham swats away the attempt to clinch by Grey.
Biff Boneham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boneham connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boneham lands with a straight right. Grey didn't see that one coming.
Boneham throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
Boneham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Boneham tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boneham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boneham connects with a jab.
Boneham throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boneham looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Boneham shows good takedown defense.
Biff Boneham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Grey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boneham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biff Boneham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grey slips under a jab from Boneham.
Boneham misses the shot to the body.
Boneham throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boneham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grey needs to keep his hands up - Boneham had a free shot at his head there.
Grey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boneham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boneham missing with a left hand there. Grey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boneham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grey shoots in but Boneham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey slips under a jab.
Boneham scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Dorian Grey has been cut.
Boneham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boneham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boneham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boneham lands a lovely overhand right.
Boneham misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boneham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grey moves away from the strike by Boneham.
Boneham lands a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Boneham.
Grey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grey is rocked!
Grey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boneham defends it nicely.
Boneham throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Boneham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dorian Grey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boneham misses with a wild combination.
Biff Boneham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boneham swivels and escapes.
Nice jab there from Boneham.
Boneham looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boneham!
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Boneham finish him?
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Boneham does no damage.
Boneham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grey.
Boneham throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boneham throws a series of strikes that have Grey backpedaling.
Boneham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Boneham as Grey shoots in.
Biff Boneham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian Grey.
Boneham scores with a sloppy right hand. Grey should have avoided that one.
Boneham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biff Boneham is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey needs to keep his hands up - Boneham had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boneham throws an overhand right that drops Grey like a sack of potatoes! Boneham dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Boneham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucking Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinch Clinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent |
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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, Fucking Elbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinch Clinch!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbow clinches up with Clinch and pushes him back against the cage.
Clinch lands an elbow just above Elbow 's eye.
It looks like Fucking Elbow has been cut.
Clinch avoids a wild elbow strike from Elbow.
Clinch scores with a knee to the head.
Elbow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elbow pushes off an throws an elbow but Clinch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elbow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinch dodges an elbow strike from Elbow.
Clinch blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elbow.
Elbow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clinch's defenses.
It looks like Clinch Clinch has been cut.
Elbow dodges an elbow strike from Clinch.
Elbow dodges an elbow strike from Clinch.
Clinch scores with a knee to the head.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elbow.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Elbow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elbow throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clinch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elbow is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clinch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elbow looking to slow down the pace here.
Clinch tries to land a knee to the head but Elbow blocks with his arms.
Clinch blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
Elbow has Clinch pushed against the cage.
Clinch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbow misses with an elbow strike.
Clinch avoids a wild elbow strike from Elbow.
Clinch lands a nice elbow.
Elbow is rocked!
Fucking Elbow's cut is getting worse.
Clinch lands a big knee! That's hurt Elbow! Oh, he's all over the place! Clinch lands another knee that sends Elbow to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinch Clinch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Vreeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Oxard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Oxard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Vreeland!
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, Mike Oxard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxard thows a body shot but no joy.
Vreeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Vreeland moves into the clinch.
Vreeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vreeland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oxard regains guard.
Vreeland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oxard dives on top into guard.
Oxard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vreeland's guard.
Vreeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Vreeland, not yet.
Oxard stands up and waves to Vreeland to follow him.
Vreeland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oxard.
It looks like Ron Vreeland has been cut.
Vreeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vreeland looks for a takedown but Oxard sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vreeland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Vreeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oxard misses with a head kick.
Mike Oxard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vreeland is looking to clinch but Oxard is avoiding it.
Oxard fails to land with a series of punches.
Vreeland is looking to clinch.
Oxard misses with a body shot.
Vreeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vreeland fails with the takedown.
Oxard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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.
A nice combination there by Oxard.
Oxard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vreeland.
Oxard stuffs the takedown.
Oxard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vreeland at a distance.
Oxard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oxard lands a jab-cross combination.
Oxard digs a good body shot into Vreeland's ribs.
Vreeland is breathing heavily.
Oxard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vreeland backs up against the cage.
Oxard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vreeland tries to clinch but Oxard moves out of range.
Oxard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vreeland.
Oxard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vreeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Oxard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vreeland manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oxard throws a series of punches but Vreeland moves out of range.
Oxard just misses with a punch to the body.
Vreeland gets a clinch.
Vreeland tries to pull guard but Oxard won't allow it.
Vreeland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oxard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vreeland.
Vreeland tries a body shot but Oxard blocks it.
Oxard wants to break free but Vreeland has control.
Oxard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vreeland tries for a takedown but Oxard manages to get underhooks.
Vreeland pulls guard.
Oxard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vreeland's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vreeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oxard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oxard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vreeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vreeland is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vreeland with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Oxard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Vreeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vreeland drops his hands momentarily and Oxard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vreeland is looking to clinch.
Vreeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vreeland checks a leg kick nicely.
Oxard takes a swing at Vreeland's ribcage but misses.
Vreeland is looking to clinch but Oxard is avoiding it.
Vreeland clinches up with Oxard and pushes him back against the cage.
Vreeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vreeland obliges.
Vreeland working aggressively here.
Vreeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vreeland prevents Oxard from breaking the clinch.
Vreeland manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vreeland looks for a takedown but Oxard sprawls well.
Vreeland wants to clinch.
Vreeland scores a takedown into full mount!
Oxard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Vreeland is working for a guillotine from mount but Oxard frees his head quite easily.
Vreeland working for a submission but Oxard is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxard is trying to stand up.
Vreeland goes for an armbar but Oxard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Oxard.
Oxard preventing the sweep.
Vreeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oxard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vreeland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oxard is fending him off so far but Vreeland persists. Nope, Oxard circles away and we're back to standing.
Oxard swats away the attempt to clinch by Vreeland.
Vreeland shoots in for a takedown but Oxard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Vreeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oxard stuffs the takedown attempt from Vreeland. Vreeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Oxard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vreeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Oxard.
A punch combination from Oxard misses.
Oxard lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vreeland is defended easily by Oxard.
Oxard leaves Vreeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oxard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vreeland.
Oxard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oxard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oxard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oxard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oxard stuffs the takedown attempt from Vreeland. Vreeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Vreeland wants to clinch.
Vreeland shoots in for a takedown but Oxard shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Oxard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Vreeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vreeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oxard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vreeland tries to clinch up but Oxard circles away and keeps his distance.
Oxard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oxard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oxard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike Oxard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oxard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vreeland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oxard pinned against the cage. Oxard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oxard scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oxard lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxard cracks Vreeland with an open hand slap.
Oxard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oxard stalks Vreeland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vreeland's face. Vreeland staggers backwards, shaken.
Vreeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vreeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oxard digs a good body shot into Vreeland's ribs.
Vreeland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oxard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oxard throws a right and a left that Vreeland avoids nicely.
Vreeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland shoots in but Oxard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Vreeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oxard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oxard throws a series of punches but Vreeland moves out of range.
Vreeland misses with a takedown attempt - Oxard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vreeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxard.
Oxard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vreeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ron Vreeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oxard misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vreeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Vreeland is looking to clinch.
Oxard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oxard lands a head shot.
Ron Vreeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oxard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vreeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oxard dips to his left and cracks Vreeland with an uppercut!
Oxard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oxard cracks Vreeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oxard lands a jab.
Oxard lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxard thows a body shot but no joy.
Vreeland fails with the takedown.
Oxard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vreeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oxard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Oxard finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oxard misses with a wild body shot.
Vreeland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mike Oxard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vreeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Oxard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oxard 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Oxard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with CLICK CLICK BOOM blaring out of the sound system. Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rua.
Rua is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos cracks Rua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Helio Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Rua stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Dos Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Dos Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Dos Santos is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dos Santos has denied him.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
Dos Santos gets control of Rua's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rua trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos stands up from Rua's guard - Dos Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos scores with a hook.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Dos Santos.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dos Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Dos Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but Rua is having none of it.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Helio Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua wants to clinch
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua shoots and misses
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Dos Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Dos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target.
Rua shoots and misses
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Rua preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos misses with a head shot.
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Dos Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dos Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rua is in a horrible position here. Dos Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dos Santos with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos with good strikes from the mount here!
Dos Santos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dos Santos throws some wild stikes that Rua manages to avoid easily.
Dos Santos looking to finish Rua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rua!
Rua is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rua and Dos Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dos Santos lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Dos Santos.
Rua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dos Santos connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dos Santos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos grinds an elbow into Rua's temple.
Dos Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dos Santos in side control, throwing shots but Rua defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos landing strikes.
Dos Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua wants to clinch but Dos Santos slips to the side
and Dos Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rua.
Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rua up against the cage.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Dos Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos just leaning against Rua, taking a breather.
Dos Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Dos Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rua, up you get!
Dos Santos throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Helio Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua working Dos Santos over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos pulls Rua into guard.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Dos Santos working Rua over with strikes here.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rua that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos scoring with strikes but Rua is staying in there.
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
Dos Santos with shots to the head and body - Rua looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dos Santos lands a big elbow.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rua tries to buck Dos Santos off but he can't manage it.
Dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dos Santos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rua?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos dominating with strikes here.
Dos Santos has hold of Rua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dos Santos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helio Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Allmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Sii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allmen comes to the cage accompanied by "Snakebite" by Racer X. Greg Sii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Allmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Sii!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sii misses with a straight left.
Allmen forces Sii back against the cage and clinches.
Allmen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allmen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sii avoids the elbow strike from Allmen, against the cage.
Allmen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sii blocks it with crossed arms.
Allmen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sii.
Allmen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Greg Sii has been cut.
Sii dodges an elbow strike from Allmen.
Allmen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sii is trying to break free.
Allmen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sii avoids it.
Sii dodges an elbow strike from Allmen.
Allmen with a knee to the head.
Sii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sii shoots in looking for a takedown. Allmen tries to sprawl out of it but Sii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allmen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allmen moves out of range as Sii strikes.
Sii misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sii misses.
Allmen tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allmen.
Allmen wants to clinch.
Allmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sii fails with the takedown.
Sii has a takedown stuffed.
James Allmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sii.
Allmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sii throws a hook but Allmen avoids it easily.
Allmen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allmen wants it to stay on the feet.
James Allmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sii jabs at Allmen's body.
Allmen is looking to clinch.
Sii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allmen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sii breaks the clinch.
Sii misses with a few strikes there.
Allmen moves in looking to clinch but Sii pushes him off.
Allmen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sii throws a shot from downtown. Allmen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Sii misses its intended target.
Sii swats away the attempt to clinch by Allmen.
Sii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sii lands in his opponent's guard.
Sii wants to control from the top but Allmen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sii controlling from the top position.
Sii lands a couple of digs.
Sii stopping the sweep attempt from Allmen.
Sii throws and elbow that misses. Allmen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sii's guard. Nice move by Allmen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allmen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allmen trying to control but Sii is working from the bottom.
Allmen wants to pass the guard but Sii is keeping the position.
Sii keeping moving, preventing Allmen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allmen has gone for a leg lock! Sii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Allmen's guard.
Sii won't allow Allmen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sii.
Sii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allmen moves away from the strike by Sii.
Allmen leaves Sii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sii circles away.
Allmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sii misses with a body shot.
Sii looks to land a right hand but Allmen moved out of range.
Sii thows a body shot but no joy.
James Allmen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sii punishes Allmen's body with a nice straight punch.
Allmen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sii throws out the jab.
Sii gets the takedown into side control.
Sii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allmen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allmen is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Allmen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Allmen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sii is looking to take a break and control but Allmen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sii misses with a head shot. Allmen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sii is looking to advance position but Allmen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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.
Allmen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sii wants to control but Allmen is having none of it.
Allmen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sii has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sii!
Allmen wants to sweep here but Sii controlling him for the moment.
Allmen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sii controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sii trying to move into half guard but instead Allmen has managed to sweep!
Allmen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sii dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sii advances to half guard.
Sii working Allmen over with strikes.
Sii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allmen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allmen is looking to improve his position.
Allmen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Allmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sii content to stall in guard here.
Sii wants to control from the top but Allmen keeps moving.
Sii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Sii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Allmen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sii throws a body punch but Allmen moves out of range.
Sii misses with a looping left.
Allmen ducks under a wild hook from Sii.
Allmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sii circles away.
Sii misses with a body shot.
Sii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sii keeps the fight on the outside.
Sii throws a shot from downtown. Allmen moves away and avoids it.
Sii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allmen is letting Sii control him for a moment.
Allmen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Allmen tries to roll over but Sii keeps him under control.
Sii is trying to control the action in half guard but Allmen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Allmen is refusing to be controlled, as Sii sits in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Sii just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sii misses with a body shot.
Allmen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sii sizes up Allmen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sii looks to throw the jab but Allmen is out of range.
Sii misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Allmen as Sii shoots in.
A left and a right from Sii both land. Nice combination.
Allmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sii.
Sii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Sii. That snapped Allmen's head back.
Sii throws the left hand but Allmen avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sii sizes up Allmen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sii throws a big shot that misses.
Allmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Allmen.
Sii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allmen moves away.
Sii misses with a straight right.
Allmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sii looks to land a right hand but Allmen moved out of range.
Allmen tries to clinch there but Sii circles away.
Allmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Sii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allmen.
Sii misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sii misses the target.
Allmen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Sii.
James Allmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Sii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sii wants to control the pace but Allmen is squirming around nicely.
Sii is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Allmen?
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Sii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sii 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Sii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Popadopalous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maluco Doideira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popadopalous's entrance music is Theme from Rocky. A fine choice. Maluco Doideira 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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213 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Popadopalous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maluco Doideira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doideira fails with the takedown.
Doideira misses with the combination.
Popadopalous misses with a body shot.
Doideira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popadopalous.
Popadopalous drops Doideira with a nice combination! Popadopalous dives into Doideira's guard, looking to finish!
Doideira is rocked!
It looks like Maluco Doideira has been cut.
Doideira keeping moving, preventing Popadopalous from controlling successfully.
Doideira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous trying to control the position from guard on top but Doideira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doideira wants to stand but Popadopalous is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popadopalous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Popadopalous 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doideira keeping moving, preventing Popadopalous from controlling successfully.
Popadopalous drops back looking for a leg! Doideira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doideira manages to kick Popadopalous off! Popadopalous jumps back into Doideira's guard.
Popadopalous advances position into side control!
Popadopalous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popadopalous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Popadopalous.
Popadopalous wants to control but Doideira is keeping him busy.
Doideira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Popadopalous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous is trying to get an arm triangle but Doideira is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popadopalous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doideira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Popadopalous is working to tighten is grip on Doideira's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Doideira has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Popadopalous is really squeezing tight and eventually Doideira passes out! Popadopalous breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Apollo Popadopalous!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mercury Prateado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Freddy Mercury Prateado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Mercury Prateado!
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, Horatio Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nelson looking to control but Mercury Prateado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mercury Prateado is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson working for a submission but Mercury Prateado is keeping him at bay.
Nelson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mercury Prateado has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mercury Prateado!
Mercury Prateado tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Mercury Prateado controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Mercury Prateado postures up.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercury Prateado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson trying to control the position.
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.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mercury Prateado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson wants to control but Mercury Prateado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercury Prateado wants to stand up but Nelson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mercury Prateado wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercury Prateado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercury Prateado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercury Prateado is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Mercury Prateado circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury Prateado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercury Prateado wants to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mercury Prateado's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mercury Prateado keeps moving.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mercury Prateado has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots but Mercury Prateado is blocking nicely.
Nelson trying to control from Mercury Prateado's half guard. Mercury Prateado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson prevents Mercury Prateado from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mercury Prateado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Mercury Prateado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mercury Prateado is looking to escape.
Nelson controlling the pace.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Mercury Prateado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Mercury Prateado won't allow it.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mercury Prateado!
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Mercury Prateado stops Nelson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Mercury Prateado is squirming around nicely.
Nelson goes for an armbar but Mercury Prateado turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercury Prateado.
Nelson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury Prateado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Mercury Prateado postures up.
Mercury Prateado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson wants to improve his position but instead Mercury Prateado has moved into half guard.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Mercury Prateado is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson trying to control the position here.
Nelson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, Horatio Nelson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercury Prateado clinches but Nelson breaks the clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson has Mercury Prateado up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mercury Prateado throws an elbow but misses.
Mercury Prateado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercury Prateado is trying to break free.
Nelson avoiding damage as Mercury Prateado throws knees to the body.
Mercury Prateado breaks the clinch.
Mercury Prateado checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercury Prateado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercury Prateado misses with a head kick.
Mercury Prateado closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury Prateado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercury Prateado lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson jumps guard but Mercury Prateado stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mercury Prateado throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mercury Prateado misses with a body punch.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mercury Prateado has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Mercury Prateado stalls.
Mercury Prateado misses with a knee to the head.
Mercury Prateado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mercury Prateado landing knees to the head.
Mercury Prateado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mercury Prateado blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Mercury Prateado is controlling him.
Mercury Prateado misses with a punch to the body.
Mercury Prateado can't break the clinch.
Mercury Prateado breaks the clinch.
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercury Prateado is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercury Prateado has his back to the cage.
Mercury Prateado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mercury Prateado wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercury Prateado.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mercury Prateado smiles and moves away.
Mercury Prateado blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercury Prateado is out of range.
Mercury Prateado tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Freddy Mercury Prateado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercury Prateado is in trouble now - Nelson has advanced to mount!
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nelson lands with some strikes.
Freddy Mercury Prateado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Mercury Prateado is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury Prateado has given up his back. Will we see Nelson going for some submissions?
Nelson looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson has his arm under Mercury Prateado's chin here. Game over son! Nelson squeezes tightly and Mercury Prateado is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horatio Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aristodemus Oneeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oneeye kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 300 Theme. 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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160 lbs
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161 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aristodemus Oneeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Oneeye blocks the low kick.
Oneeye throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oneeye.
Oneeye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oneeye lands in his opponent's guard.
Yoshida is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oneeye rolls with it to try and escape but Yoshida cranks on the arm and Oneeye is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Yoshida!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Drederick Tatum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mata Leon's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drederick Tatum!
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, Mata Leon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum wants to clinch.
Leon fails to land with a series of punches.
Leon misses with a body shot.
Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Leon's head.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leon.
Leon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Leon keeps him there for the moment.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Leon has him pressed against the cage.
Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Tatum lands a shot to the body.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Leon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leon prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Leon pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leon. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Leon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon gets a takedown into half guard.
Leon throwing shots but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Leon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leon is just content to waste time from the top position. Tatum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatum has Leon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon content to stall in guard here.
Tatum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatum tries to get out of the position.
Leon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leon is controlling him.
Leon thows a big elbow that misses.
Leon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
Leon lands a jab to the head.
Leon wants to clinch.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
Leon slips under a jab from Tatum.
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Leon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leon lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Leon cracks Tatum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drederick Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leon.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatum defending well as Leon loads up on a big left hand.
Leon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Leon moves out of range.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Leon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum instigates a clinch.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leons head.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drederick Tatum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Leon with that takedown attempt.
Leon misses with a body punch
and Leon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leon is rocked!
It looks like Mata Leon has been cut.
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Leon is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Leon blocks an uppercut.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Leon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Leon.
Tatum closes the distance and pushes Leon back into the cage.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Leon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leon blocking some punches.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Tatum closes the distance and pushes Leon back into the cage.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leon.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Leon seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Leon scores with a hook to the body.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
Tatum avoids the elbow strike from Leon, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leon.
Leon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leon lands with a right to the head.
Leon scores with a hook to the body.
Leon lands with a right to the head.
Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Leon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Leon scores with a hook to the body.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leon.
Leon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leon lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
Mata Leon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Leon.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
Leon scores with a hook to the body.
Leon lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
Leon digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Leon cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Leon lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Leon.
Leon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Leon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leon lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Leon.
Leon gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Leon.
Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leon lands a body punch.
A short right from Leon.
Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Leon as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
A short right from Leon.
Leon blocking some punches.
Leon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leon presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum.
Leon works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Leon is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Leon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leon lands a body punch.
Leon trying to land knees to the body.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Leon has double underhooks.
Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
Nice body punch from Leon - that landed with a thud.
Tatum avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leon.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Leon.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Leon keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Leon on the inside.
Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leon pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leon presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Leon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leon lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tatum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Leon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mata Leon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Leon misses with a hook.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - Leon circles away.
Leon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mata Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leon moves into the clinch.
Leon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Leon.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
Leon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leon.
Leon missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tatum.
A short body shot lands from Leon as the two fighters clinch.
Leon gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leon lands an elbow inside.
Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leon pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Leon.
Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Leon.
Good body shot from Leon.
Leon cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Leon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leon lands a right hand.
Leon trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
A short body shot lands from Leon as the two fighters clinch.
Leon works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Leon is working Tatum over against the cage.
Leon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Leon.
Leon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leon lands a left hand.
Leon prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Leon is working Tatum over against the cage.
Leon cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leon.
Tatum avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon lands an elbow inside.
Leon lands a body shot.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
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!
Leon throws an elbow but it misses.
Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leon digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leon digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Leon.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Leon.
Leon is working Tatum over against the cage.
Leon lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
Leon lands a shoulder strike.
Leon is working Tatum over against the cage.
Leon missing with knees to the body.
Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Leon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leon is working Tatum over against the cage.
Leon lands a shot to the body.
Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leon pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leon lands with a right to the head.
Leon digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leon.
Leon lands with a right to the head.
Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leon trying to land knees to the body.
Leon lands a body shot.
Leon scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Leon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leon.
Leon lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Leon.
Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
A nice left hand lands by Leon.
Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Leon.
Leon lands a shoulder strike.
Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leon lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment.
Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum working aggressively here.
A short right from Leon on the inside.
Leon scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leon.
A short body shot lands from Leon as the two fighters clinch.
Leon lands a shot to the body.
Leon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Leon lands a body shot.
Leon lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Leon.
Still in the clinch, Leon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Leon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leon.
Leon digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
A short uppercut from Leon.
Leon trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mata Leon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marge Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marge Power!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power scores with a leg kick.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
It looks like Thiago Dos Santos has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Power looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Power looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to pass Power's guard but actually Power recovers to full guard.
Power wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
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.
Power keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Power's leg trying to pass to half guard. Power is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Power holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Power moves into full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Power's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Power won't allow it.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dos Santos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marge Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Power throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Dos Santos is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marge Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power lands a head kick!
Dos Santos moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos connects with a single shot there.
Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Power throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Power throws a head kick that Dos Santos semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Power goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Power misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power lands with a cross.
Dos Santos clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Marge Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Santos.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Santos.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Power missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos advances to half guard.
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power lands a jab to the head.
Power throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Power gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos looking to stall.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Good body shot from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marge Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Power punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Dos Santos clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Power.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power lands a body punch in the clinch.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Dos Santos wants to stall.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power being controlled against the cage.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Power.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Power is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Power lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Power lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Power.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Power presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Power is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marge Power really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Power wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Power pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Thiago Dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Power.
Power is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Dos Santos tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Power is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Dos Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Power lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Power breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Power.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Marge Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Power.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Power is looking to chop away at Dos Santos's legs.
Marge Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Power darts in trying to clinch
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marge Power dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power lands a head kick!
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dos Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Power dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dos Santos has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Power slips an elbow through the middle.
Power showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Power to get to half guard.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Power has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marge Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Power 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marge Power!
Marge Power is the new bantamweight champion!
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