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KOR 70 - Event Horizon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the ring accompanied by California Love 2pac. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sawyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faber circles away.
Faber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tommy Sawyer has been cut.
Sawyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Faber sprawls well. He's pushed Sawyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uriah Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sawyer.
Sawyer looks for a takedown but Faber sprawls well.
Faber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sawyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sawyer looks gassed!
Faber drops Sawyer with a beautiful combination! Sawyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Faber is looking for the KO!
Sawyer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sawyer! Faber dives in looking to finish! Sawyer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Faber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Fisticuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisticuff comes to the ring accompanied by God Save the Queen. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Fisticuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Machida misses.
Fisticuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisticuff throws a one two combo.
Fisticuff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Fisticuff moves away and avoids it.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Fisticuff digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Fisticuff lands a body shot.
Fisticuff slips under a jab.
Fisticuff connects with a crisp jab.
Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fisticuff sprawling to the canvas! Fisticuff rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!
Fisticuff is rocked!
It looks like Sebastian Fisticuff has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Fisticuff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida throws a hook but Fisticuff avoids it easily.
Machida throws a jab when Fisticuff was well out of range.
Fisticuff seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fisticuff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fisticuff throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fisticuff walks into a jab.
Fisticuff lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida looks gassed!
Fisticuff lands a two punch combo.
Fisticuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Fisticuff.
Fisticuff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fisticuff lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuff lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
Machida misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fisticuff lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuff connects with a body shot.
Fisticuff is looking to land body kicks.
Fisticuff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fisticuff.
Fisticuff lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fisticuff jabs at Machida's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuff lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Machida is rocked!
Fisticuff lands with a big left! Machida is wobbled badly! Fisticuff comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Machida to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sebastian Fisticuff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and george st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying st nkoi's choice of entrance music: number one. george st nkoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, george st nkoi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
st nkoi tries to clinch up.
st nkoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but st nkoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galvao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
george st nkoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
st nkoi misses with a double jab.
st nkoi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but st nkoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galvao showed some decent athleticism there.
st nkoi is looking to escape.
st nkoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
st nkoi is trying to stand up here but Galvao is controlling him well.
st nkoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
st nkoi gets back to full guard.
st nkoi wants to stand up but Galvao is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao forces his way into half guard.
st nkoi is refusing to be controlled, as Galvao sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
st nkoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao passes the guard and advances to mount!
Galvao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Galvao seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but st nkoi is holding on tight.
st nkoi is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
st nkoi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.
st nkoi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi tries to kick Galvao off but Galvao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galvao trying to control the pace.
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but st nkoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
st nkoi wants to get back to his feet.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
st nkoi trying to hold on to Galvao's head to control him but Galvao postures up.
Galvao passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… st nkoi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by st nkoi and Galvao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
st nkoi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
st nkoi is trying to control but can't.
Galvao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for st nkoi!
st nkoi is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
st nkoi gets back to half guard.
Galvao wants to take a breather but st nkoi is having none of it.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, st nkoi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Galvao stops st nkoi from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
st nkoi moves into full guard.
Galvao won't allow st nkoi to sweep him here.
Galvao trying to control but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galvao dives in and grabs st nkoi's left leg, looking for a takedown. st nkoi pushes down on Galvao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
st nkoi misses with a double jab.
st nkoi tries to clinch up
enabling Galvao to counter with a crisp jab.
st nkoi misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from st nkoi.
george st nkoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but st nkoi shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but george st nkoi 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.
st nkoi stuffs the takedown.
st nkoi tries to clinch up
so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but st nkoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
st nkoi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
st nkoi working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao wants to control from the top but st nkoi keeps moving.
st nkoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
st nkoi looks to clinch
and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown. st nkoi fights it but they end up in guard.
st nkoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
st nkoi is breathing heavily.
st nkoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao trying to control but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Galvao stands and throws st nkoi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by st nkoi, who protects the arm well.
st nkoi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Galvao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi can't do much from the bottom here.
st nkoi is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
st nkoi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Galvao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Galvao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but st nkoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvao works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but st nkoi is defending well.
st nkoi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
st nkoi closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from st nkoi.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. st nkoi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. st nkoi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
st nkoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
st nkoi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galvao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in st nkoi's guard now.
st nkoi keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Galvao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
st nkoi 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.
Galvao advances position into side control!
st nkoi is trying to buck Galvao off.
Galvao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Galvao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
st nkoi tries to clinch but Galvao moves away
and Galvao counters with a takedown into side control.
Galvao prevents st nkoi from escaping the position.
st nkoi tries to improve position but can't.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but st nkoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
st nkoi is trying to get back to his feet.
Galvao wants to control but st nkoi is keeping him busy.
Galvao working away.
Galvao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. st nkoi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
st nkoi sneaks back into half guard.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. st nkoi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galvao.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
Galvao trying to control the action but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
st nkoi kicks off Galvao and gets to his feet.
st nkoi closes the distance but Galvao moves to the side
so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galvao lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
st nkoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! st nkoi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and st nkoi manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into st nkoi's guard.
st nkoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
st nkoi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
st nkoi looks to clinch
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. st nkoi didn't expect that.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. st nkoi is keeping the position for now.
Galvao is stalling in the full guard.
st nkoi keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
st nkoi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
st nkoi is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson Galvao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
st nkoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but st nkoi keeps moving.
Galvao scoring with some ground and pound.
Galvao drops back, looking for a kneebar! st nkoi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. st nkoi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from st nkoi!
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
st nkoi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
st nkoi darts in and clinches Galvao up against the ropes.
st nkoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galvao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Galvao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronilson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes into the arena with Endrah - Turns Blue blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Ronilson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ronilson Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Steiner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steiner lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Steiner takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ribeiro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steiner! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brock Steiner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remus Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the ring accompanied by Quasi Morto - Ennio Morricone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remus Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Danga de danga de dang - Jacobs scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Robson Moura has been cut.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Moura shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Moura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Moura takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jacobs cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Remus Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislav Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Fox tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox gets a clinch.
Ivanov wants to stall.
Fox blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fox looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the head.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
Fox lands a body shot.
Ivanov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Fox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Fox.
Fox dips to his left and cracks Ivanov with an uppercut!
Fox connects with a superb combination that knocks Ivanov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fox before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stinkfist. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerreiro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
140 lbs
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19
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dasari shows good takedown defense.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dasari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dasari is looking to land body kicks.
Dasari misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Dasari tries to clinch up.
Dasari is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasari tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dasari tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Dasari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Pasha Dasari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Silva.
Dasari tries a head kick but it misses.
Dasari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dasari!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dasari is on top in guard.
Dasari advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva 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 Dasari. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dasari goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renan Silva!
Renan Silva is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gregorivich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorivich comes to the ring accompanied by The Pot. Lenny has chosen Convoy as his entrance music. Mick Lenny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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20
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Gregorivich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorivich wants to clinch.
Lenny rushes Gregorivich and presses him up against the ropes.
Lenny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gregorivich is trying to maintain a safe position but Lenny gets an underhook and turns Gregorivich into the ropes.
Gregorivich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lenny blocks a body shot from Gregorivich.
Lenny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lenny takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lenny is trying to force a seperation but Gregorivich has the dominant position.
Lenny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregorivich backwards.
Gregorivich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lenny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Victor Gregorivich has been cut.
Gregorivich wants to clinch but Lenny slips to the side
and Lenny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lenny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gregorivich feints and as Lenny raises his hands in defense, Gregorivich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gregorivich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lenny being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorivich is pushing down on Lenny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lenny is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregorivich has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorivich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregorivich seems to be looking for submissions.
Lenny tries to roll over but Gregorivich keeps him under control.
Gregorivich is looking to take a break and control but Lenny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregorivich 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.
Gregorivich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gregorivich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lenny defending well though.
Gregorivich drops an elbow to the side of Lenny's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lenny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gregorivich is working away from the top position though.
Gregorivich thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lenny to regain full guard.
Lenny wants to stand and escape but Gregorivich is having none of it.
Gregorivich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gregorivich throwing strikes from guard but Lenny blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gregorivich wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
Gregorivich landing some decent shots from guard.
Gregorivich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich is working hard here to advance position.
Gregorivich won't allow Lenny to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gregorivich wants to clinch up but Lenny keeps it at a distance.
Lenny stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregorivich. Gregorivich gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenny cracks Gregorivich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gregorivich tries to clinch but Lenny moves away
and Lenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lenny looks to land a combination. Gregorivich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gregorivich clinches but Lenny breaks the clinch
and Lenny counters with a straight right hand.
Lenny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lenny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lenny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich fails with the takedown
and Lenny counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gregorivich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gregorivich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gregorivich throwing strikes but missing.
Lenny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregorivich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gregorivich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lenny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregorivich trying to control but Lenny is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lenny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lenny is pulling down on Gregorivich's head. It's preventing any offense from Gregorivich, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Lenny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Gregorivich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gregorivich tries to clinch up.
Gregorivich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lenny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregorivich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lenny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lenny throws out a loose jab but Gregorivich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lenny lands a really nice looking cross but Gregorivich seems unphased.
Lenny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gregorivich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lenny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gregorivich is rocked!
Gregorivich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lenny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregorivich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lenny as he avoids it easily.
Mick Lenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny looks to land a combination. Gregorivich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh Gregorivich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lenny throws a series of punches but Gregorivich avoids them all with ease.
Gregorivich seems to have got his legs back now.
Lenny throws a nice looking combination but Gregorivich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregorivich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lenny counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lenny tries to bum rush Gregorivich with a series of wild strikes but Gregorivich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Lenny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregorivich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lenny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lenny lands with a nice body punch.
Gregorivich tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregorivich closes the distance but Lenny moves to the side
and Lenny counters by moving into the clinch.
Gregorivich blocks an uppercut.
Lenny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich goes for a takedown attempt but Lenny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gregorivich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregorivich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lenny counters with a straight right hand.
Gregorivich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lenny.
Victor Gregorivich's cut is getting worse.
Gregorivich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregorivich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lenny thuds his right hand into Gregorivich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gregorivich with a poor takedown
and Lenny counters with a three punch combo that has Gregorivich backing up. Gregorivich nods at Lenny to acknowledge the strikes.
Gregorivich looks to clinch
and Lenny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gregorivich shoots in looking for a takedown. Lenny tries to sprawl out of it but Gregorivich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lenny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lenny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lenny misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny clinches up with Gregorivich and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lenny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lenny tries to stall but Gregorivich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorivich. Lenny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Gregorivich or perhaps it was just good defense by Lenny which made him look bad.
Gregorivich darts in trying to clinch
and Lenny counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Lenny - just one landing.
Lenny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gregorivich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lenny counters with a left and a right that stings Gregorivich.
Victor Gregorivich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregorivich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gregorivich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gregorivich shoots and misses
and Lenny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorivich has his takedown stuffed
and Lenny counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lenny connects with a jab.
Lenny stuns Gregorivich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lenny tries to clinch up.
Gregorivich tries for a takedown but Lenny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mick Lenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenny lands a right hook to the body.
Lenny fails to land with a series of punches.
Mick Lenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Lenny.
Jeez, Victor Gregorivich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jab from Lenny.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lenny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregorivich.
A left lands for Lenny.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Gregorivich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mick Lenny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobcat Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When Will They Shoot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barry Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobcat Apocalypse's chin.
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22
277 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobcat Apocalypse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apocalypse takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Apocalypse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith presses Apocalypse against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith is trying to keep Apocalypse in close.
Apocalypse trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is controlling Apocalypse's posture.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apocalypse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apocalypse looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apocalypse swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Apocalypse keeps moving.
Apocalypse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Apocalypse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Apocalypse stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a triangle but Apocalypse defends it easily.
Apocalypse stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith controls Apocalypse momentarily but Apocalypse frees himself.
Apocalypse wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apocalypse's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Apocalypse tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Apocalypse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Smith goes for an armbar but Apocalypse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apocalypse is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Apocalypse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Apocalypse is controlling well.
Apocalypse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Apocalypse is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Well, if Apocalypse is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Apocalypse is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to improve his position but Apocalypse is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apocalypse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apocalypse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Apocalypse obliges.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Apocalypse has him pressed against the ropes.
Apocalypse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith has hold of one of Apocalypse's legs. Apocalypse is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barry Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Apocalypse.
Smith wants to control from the top but Apocalypse keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Apocalypse manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Apocalypse trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Apocalypse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Apocalypse won't allow it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Apocalypse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apocalypse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith tries to circle away but Apocalypse has him pinned against the ropes.
Apocalypse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Apocalypse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
It looks like Barry Smith has been cut.
Apocalypse can't get the takedown.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apocalypse is defending well for now.
Apocalypse prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Apocalypse trying to land knees to the body.
Apocalypse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Barry Smith's cut even more.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Apocalypse misses with a knee to the head.
Smith avoiding damage as Apocalypse throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apocalypse working Smith over with knees to the body.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Apocalypse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith avoiding damage as Apocalypse throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apocalypse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Apocalypse lands a knee to the body.
Apocalypse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apocalypse tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apocalypse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Apocalypse tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Apocalypse backing up. Apocalypse nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Apocalypse closes the distance and clinches.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Apocalypse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Apocalypse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Apocalypse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Apocalypse to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apocalypse keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Bobcat Apocalypse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith preventing the sweep.
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.
Apocalypse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apocalypse gets a clinch.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Smith breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith wants to clinch
and Apocalypse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Apocalypse takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Apocalypse.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Apocalypse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Smith jumps guard but Apocalypse stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobcat Apocalypse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Smith.
Apocalypse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Apocalypse from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barry Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is trying to control the position but Apocalypse postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Apocalypse has passed into half guard!
Apocalypse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobcat Apocalypse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the ring accompanied by Balls to the Wall. da Fonseca has chosen "Chokechain" - 3oh!3 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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26
140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola is looking to clinch.
A combination from da Fonseca does no damage.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Zola moves in looking to clinch but da Fonseca pushes him off.
da Fonseca throws a series of strikes that have Zola backpedaling.
da Fonseca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but Zola shows good takedown defense.
da Fonseca shoots in and bounces Zola off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Zola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and da Fonseca defends it well.
da Fonseca trying to control here.
Zola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zola is thwarting da Fonseca's attempts to control the position.
da Fonseca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
da Fonseca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
da Fonseca looking for subs off his back but Zola has passed one foot through into half guard.
da Fonseca is pressing down on Zola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Zola looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now da Fonseca is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
da Fonseca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
da Fonseca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
da Fonseca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola keeping full guard, as da Fonseca tries to pass.
da Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zola throws a right hand that da Fonseca ducks under and follows up with a left that da Fonseca also avoids with ease.
da Fonseca staying out of range there.
da Fonseca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
da Fonseca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
da Fonseca trying to mount his opponent but Zola defends it.
Zola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola is not content to let da Fonseca control the position.
da Fonseca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zola defending well though.
da Fonseca wants to control but Zola is keeping him busy.
da Fonseca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zola's head.
da Fonseca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zola sees it coming and defends easily.
da Fonseca throwing shots but Zola is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
da Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
da Fonseca shoots for a double leg takedown but Zola sprawls well. He's pushed da Fonseca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estacio da Fonseca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
da Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola tries to bum rush da Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but da Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
da Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. da Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
da Fonseca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zola lands the left hand.
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola throws a series of punches but da Fonseca moves out of range.
da Fonseca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zola pinned against the cage. Zola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
da Fonseca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zola!
da Fonseca trying to control but Zola is having none of it.
Zola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca working the head and body with strikes.
Zola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but da Fonseca pulls his head out easily.
da Fonseca trying to pass the guard but Zola defending well.
da Fonseca looks to land a strike but Zola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zola keeping moving, preventing da Fonseca from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard.
da Fonseca working a defensive guard here.
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.
da Fonseca is adopting a defensive guard.
da Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Zola from controlling successfully.
Zola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
da Fonseca wants to sweep here but Zola controlling him for the moment.
da Fonseca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
da Fonseca keeping full guard, as Zola tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on da Fonseca, up you get!
da Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Gianfranco Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estacio da Fonseca.
da Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
da Fonseca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Estacio da Fonseca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
da Fonseca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
da Fonseca is breathing heavily.
da Fonseca throws a combination that misses
and Zola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
da Fonseca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from da Fonseca.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zola.
Zola misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
da Fonseca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
da Fonseca is rocked!
Zola is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches da Fonseca flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! da Fonseca is out cold! Zola holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianfranco Zola!
Gianfranco Zola retains his bantamweight title!
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