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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham has chosen Biggie Smalls - Hypnotize as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Durham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durham wants it to stay on the feet.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
Durham lands with a nice body punch.
Durham misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham misses with a few strikes there.
Durham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parks looks to land a left hand but Durham moved out of range nicely.
Parks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durham to score with a decent uppercut.
Durham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
Durham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durham throws a series of strikes that have Parks backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Durham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham scores with a nice right hand.
Parks wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks is breathing heavily.
Parks wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Durham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chad Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parks has a takedown stuffed.
Durham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durham scores with a jab to the head.
Durham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Durham scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Durham both land. Nice combination.
Durham throws a combination. Parks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parks is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Durham both land. Nice combination.
Oh Parks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham is working the combinations to good effect here.
Parks takes one to the chin there.
Durham scores with a punch to the head.
Durham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Durham duly obliges.
Durham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michael Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham thuds a left hand into Parks's body.
Parks seems to have got his legs back now.
Durham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chad Parks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Durham shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Parks is backing up but Durham catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Parks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Durham Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Durham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiuz Roiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saint!
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, Kiuz Roiz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roiz tries to clinch up.
Saint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roiz defends it nicely.
Roiz tries for a takedown but Saint circles away easily
and Saint counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roiz's guard now.
Saint stands and throws Roiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roiz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Roiz darts in trying to clinch
and Saint counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Saint prevents Roiz from escaping the position.
Saint thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roiz keeps working.
Roiz prevents Saint from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roiz has one foot on Saint's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roiz.
Roiz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roiz fails to land.
Roiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint blocks an uppercut.
Saint manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saint keeping full guard, as Roiz tries to pass.
Saint pulls Roiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Roiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saint is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roiz won't allow Saint to get back to his feet.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roiz is in close to Saint's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roiz stops Saint from standing up.
Roiz landing with the ground and pound.
Roiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint's head.
Roiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint wants to stand and escape but Roiz is having none of it.
Roiz lands a couple of digs.
Roiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Roiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roiz throws a strike but Saint rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saint wants to control from the top but Roiz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saint dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saint takes the fight into the clinch.
Roiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roiz.
Saint struggles to land a body shot inside as Roiz controls his hands.
Saint has Roiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roiz misses with some punches.
Roiz pushes Saint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roiz lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Roiz fails to land.
Roiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint.
Roiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saint has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roiz is trying to keep an underhook but Saint manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roiz is staying active underneath Saint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roiz is trying to stand up here but Saint is controlling him well.
Saint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roiz is trying to stand up here but Saint is controlling him well.
Roiz is not content to let Saint control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Roiz misses.
Kiuz Roiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roiz leaves Saint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Roiz throws a combination that misses
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Roiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roiz wants to stand but Saint is controlling the position.
Saint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saint trying to control but Roiz is working from the bottom.
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.
Saint won't allow Roiz to get back to his feet.
Saint wants to pass the guard but Roiz is keeping the position.
Saint wants to control from the top but Roiz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Saint dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roiz blocks a head kick by Saint.
Saint tries to clinch but Roiz is having none of it.
Peter Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roiz.
Jab by Saint.
Roiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roiz's guard.
Saint trying to control but Roiz is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Roiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saint's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roiz.
Roiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint feints and as Roiz raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint stands and steps away. Roiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiuz Roiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Roiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saint stands and steps away. Roiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roiz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saint. That one must have hurt.
Roiz throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Saint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roiz but Roiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roiz scores with a one two! Saint had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roiz wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Roiz stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint has closed the distance and engaged Roiz in a clinch.
Roiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Roiz keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint blocking some punches.
Roiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint goes for a takedown attempt but Roiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roiz wants to clinch but Saint slips to the side
and Saint counters with a good low kick that Roiz was not able to check.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Roiz circles away.
Roiz tries for a takedown but Saint circles away easily
and Saint counters with a big head kick but Roiz shrugs it off.
Saint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint is pushing down on Roiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is keen to just control but Roiz is a slippery customer.
Saint is looking to advance position but Roiz won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roiz wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saint, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Saint!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanka's entrance music is Can't be Touched - Roy Jones Jr.. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Blanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blanka is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Blanka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Blanka.
Blanka is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blanka to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Blanka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanka is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Blanka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blanka. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blanka goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fejha Kurko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Glen. Fejha Kurko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Sparks's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fejha Kurko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurko.
Kurko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurko.
Kurko looks for the body kick but Sparks saw that one coming.
Sparks throws a lazy right hand but Kurko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Sparks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparks takes one on the button.
Sparks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Kurko throws a leg kick which misses Sparks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparks tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurko. That snapped Sparks's head back.
Kurko works over Sparks's head and body with a nice combination.
Sparks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurko throws a strike but Sparks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurko's guard.
Kurko wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
Kurko keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Kurko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurko has a closed guard, preventing Sparks from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks thows a leg kick but Kurko checks it
and Kurko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sparks has his feet on Kurko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kurko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparks backs up against the cage.
Sparks throws a solid leg kick but Kurko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sparks.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurko counters with a series of strikes. Sparks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sparks tries to move into range but Kurko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with an uppercut. Kurko saw that one coming.
Sparks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kurko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurko.
Kurko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparks's guard.
Sparks wants to control but Kurko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurko wants to pass the guard but Sparks is defending well.
Kurko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Kurko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Kurko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurko wants to pass to mount but Sparks is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Kurko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks throws a leg kick
and Kurko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurko.
Kurko lands an uppercut.
Kurko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Kurko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sparks prevents it.
Kurko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparks wants to break free but Kurko has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sparks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fejha Kurko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurko ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparks.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurko lands a jab.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Kurko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Sparks is predictable there
and Kurko moves into the clinch.
Kurko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparks's efforts to push away.
Sparks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurko counters with a single leg into guard. Sparks didn't expect that.
Sparks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparks tries to get out of the position.
Kurko throws a strike but Sparks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks won't allow Kurko to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurko keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Kurko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kurko needs to keep his hands up - Sparks had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Fejha Kurko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparks was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurko looking to pass the guard.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Kurko is having none of it.
Kurko is fighting to break Sparks's control of his arms but Sparks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurko prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Fejha Kurko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurko wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kurko lands with a cross.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and Kurko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sparks misses
and Kurko counters with a three punch combo that has Sparks backing up. Sparks nods at Kurko to acknowledge the strikes.
Kurko fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Sparks
and Kurko moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurko.
Kurko lands with a left to the head.
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurko taking a breather.
Sparks lands an elbow just above Kurko 's eye.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparks working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimmy Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fejha Kurko.
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kurko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparks is looking to get to half guard.
Sparks really wants to buck Kurko off and get back to his feet.
Kurko unloads with some shots from mount but Sparks bucks and avoids them well.
Sparks is trying to stand.
Kurko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fejha Kurko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fejha Kurko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sparks lands a jab to the nose.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Kurko is out of range.
Kurko blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Fejha Kurko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparks misses with a leg kick
and Kurko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sparks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Kurko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sparks has momentary wrist control but Kurko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurko landing with the ground and pound.
Kurko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks wants to hit a switch here but Kurko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparks there!
Sparks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurko has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurko on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kurko trying to control the pace.
Kurko wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
Kurko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurko stops Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Kurko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kurko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Kurko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurko lands a big shot there that rocks Sparks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Kurko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kurko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sparks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kurko.
Kurko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sparks wants to control but Kurko is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Kurko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurko looking to ground and pound but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Kurko landing strikes from the mount.
Kurko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kurko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jimmy Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurko unloading with bombs!
Sparks tries to hold on but Kurko postures up.
Sparks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fejha Kurko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurko trying to control but Sparks is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to control but Kurko is having none of it.
Kurko with good strikes from the mount here!
Poor strikes thrown by Kurko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kurko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sparks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kurko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparks is squirming around, avoiding Kurko's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fejha Kurko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fejha Kurko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onng The Survivor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Druida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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204 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Druida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Onng The Survivor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Survivor rushes Druida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Survivor stops a takedown attempt from Druida.
Druida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Survivor walks away with a smile on his face. Druida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Little Druida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druida throws a hook to the side of The Survivor's head but The Survivor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Survivor tries to clinch up.
The Survivor clinches up against the cage.
Druida tries to circle away but The Survivor has him pinned against the cage.
Druida takes an elbow to the temple.
The Survivor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Druida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Druida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Survivor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Little Druida has been cut.
The Survivor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Survivor lands a good knee to the midsection. Druida won't want to take too many of those.
The Survivor digs a right hand into Druida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Druida's gas tank.
Druida is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Survivor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Survivor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Survivor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Druida takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Survivor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Druida's face.
Druida is rocked!
Druida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oh Druida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Survivor lands a big knee to the head and Druida goes down! The Survivor pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onng The Survivor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between deacon james (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, deacon james!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
james pushes Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
james is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
james tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Thai takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
james managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but james has double underhooks.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
james takes a knee to the side of the body.
james keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thai's efforts to push away.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but james has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
james is trying to maintain a safe position but Thai gets an underhook and turns james into the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
james looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Thai.
It looks like deacon james has been cut.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
james avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
james throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai pushes james up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but james is blocking nicely.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but james blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai tries a knee to the head but james blocks it.
Thai looks gassed!
james comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but james has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
james lands an elbow just above Thai 's eye.
james lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
james with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai is trying to break free.
james tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thai avoids it.
james has Thai pressed against the cage, preventing Thai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
james stalling in the clinch.
Thai prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Thai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
james controlling the action here for a moment.
Thai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
james wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai wants to break free but james has control.
james is working for takedown but Thai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for deacon james. That's going to take a lot out of him.
james tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
james is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but james is blocking nicely.
james missing with knees to the body.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but james has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on james - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
james on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from james.
james on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
james tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent james's takedown attempt.
james blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from james.
james is looking to control Thai's arms but Thai gets an underhook and turns him. Now james has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
james shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
james has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Thai is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). deacon james!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie Smalls - Juicy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta misses the jab.
Durham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Motta was covering up waiting for the punch and Durham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Motta is keeping the position.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham is trying to get an arm triangle but Motta is defending well.
Durham tries for a kimura but Motta is defending well.
Durham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Motta is trying to improve his position.
Durham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Motta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Motta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durham goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Motta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Durham's guard! Nice work there by Motta!
Durham being controlled here, momentarily.
Durham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Motta is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Motta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motta is one step ahead there.
Durham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Motta tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Motta misses with a looping left.
Motta throws a big shot that misses.
Motta scores with a hook.
Motta lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motta lands a big uppercut and Durham crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durham looks OK. Motta waves Durham back to his feet!
Durham is rocked!
Ed Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham moves out of range of the strikes.
Durham slips a straight right by Motta.
Motta misses with a looping left.
Motta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motta moves in close and cracks Durham with a massive right hand! Durham, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Motta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Motta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner Bo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashawn Curry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Curry punishes Bo's body with a nice straight punch.
Curry works over Bo's head and body with a nice combination.
Bo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curry but Curry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bo.
Curry stuns Bo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curry lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with a hook. Bo ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Curry misses.
Bo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Curry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bo.
Bo shoots for a takedown but Curry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curry to score with a decent uppercut.
Bo shoots in but Curry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banner Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bo.
Bo moves away from the strike by Curry.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Bo slips the punch.
Bo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rashawn Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Bo.
Curry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Bo or perhaps it was just good defense by Curry which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Curry swinging wilding here.
Bo moves forwards but Curry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bo at a distance.
Curry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Curry.
Curry steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bo is out on his feet! Curry sets himself and nearly takes Bo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashawn Curry!
Rashawn Curry is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Vendetta. Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Alves down.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Garcia tries to escape but Alves is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia prevents Alves from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is pushing Alves's head away, looking to escape. Alves manages to hold on to the position though.
Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leon Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Joao Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia jabs at Alves's body.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves if he has to take too many more of those.
Alves looks gassed!
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Garcia slams his shin into Alves's torso.
Garcia lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Alves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Alves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Joao Alves has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Garcia.
Leon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Alves.
Garcia throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Alves is rocked!
Garcia lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Alves crumples to the floor! Garcia milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leon Garcia!
Leon Garcia retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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