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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Webber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hunstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Webber Lang!
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, Brian Hunstad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunstad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunstad tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunstad.
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunstad pinned against the cage. Hunstad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Lang has Hunstad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunstad tumbling to the mat - Lang dives into Hunstad's guard.
Hunstad working for a triangle but Lang defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunstad on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunstad pushes a forearm under Lang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Hunstad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McCrackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCrackin has chosen Bound for Botany Bay as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yoshida Kotaro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Yoshida Kotaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phillip McCrackin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotaro throws a low kick, looking for McCrackin's leg but McCrackin calmly moves out of range.
Kotaro wants to clinch up but McCrackin keeps it at a distance.
Kotaro swings for the body but McCrackin moves out of range.
Kotaro wants to slow McCrackin down by chopping away at his legs.
McCrackin checks a leg kick.
McCrackin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCrackin tries to land a front kick but Kotaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotaro.
McCrackin misses the shot to the body.
Kotaro throws a low kick but McCrackin avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kotaro.
McCrackin throws a sloppy head kick and Kotaro moves out of range easily.
Kotaro misses with a low kick.
McCrackin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kotaro to the mat! Kotaro manages to get full guard.
McCrackin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCrackin is working to tighten is grip on Kotaro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kotaro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McCrackin is really squeezing tight and eventually Kotaro passes out! McCrackin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phillip McCrackin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Goz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaholic comes to the cage accompanied by Alcoholic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Kaholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Goz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goz gets caught flat footed, as Kaholic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaholic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaholic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goz dives on top into guard.
Goz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaholic is keeping the position for now.
Kaholic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaholic keeping full guard, as Goz tries to pass.
Kaholic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goz controlling from the top position.
Goz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goz controlling from the top position.
Goz preventing the sweep.
Kaholic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaholic trying to keep a closed guard but Goz is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kaholic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goz trying to control but Kaholic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaholic controls Goz momentarily but Goz frees himself.
Kaholic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaholic keeping moving, preventing Goz from controlling successfully.
Kaholic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goz trying to control but Kaholic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaholic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goz has managed to get both his arms back between Kaholic's legs - danger averted.
Kaholic is breathing heavily.
Goz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaholic is retaining full guard.
Goz wants to control from the top but Kaholic keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henrique Goz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaholic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaholic is looking to sinch up a triangle. Goz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaholic's body to avoid the submission. Kaholic has instead reached around Goz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaholic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Al Kaholic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Lioneous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Lioneous will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Rogers!
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, Leo Lioneous!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lioneous tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Lioneous throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lioneous throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Lioneous's body.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
It looks like Leo Lioneous has been cut.
Lioneous tries a head kick but it misses.
Lioneous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Lioneous avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lioneous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lioneous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lioneous throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lioneous.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lioneous avoids them all with ease.
Lioneous lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers lands a with a good body shot.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
Lioneous goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lioneous tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Lioneous avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lioneous is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lioneous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Lioneous throws a head kick that misses.
Lioneous defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!
Lioneous throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Lioneous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lioneous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Lioneous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers is looking to wear down Lioneous with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lioneous throws a head kick that half lands.
Leo Lioneous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lioneous.
Lioneous throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Lioneous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lioneous misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lioneous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Lioneous.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lioneous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Lioneous throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Lioneous finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
Lioneous tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lioneous.
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lioneous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Lioneous avoids it well.
Lioneous takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lioneous is rocked!
Rogers misses with a hook. Lioneous ducked under it nicely.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lioneous has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Lioneous trying to land knees to the body.
Lioneous prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lioneous breaks the clinch.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lioneous moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lioneous throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lioneous was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Lioneous throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Lioneous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Rogers works Lioneous's body with a nice hook.
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Lioneous tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Lioneous throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lioneous lands a head kick!
Lioneous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lioneous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lioneous.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Lioneous avoids nicely.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lioneous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lioneous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Lioneous moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Lioneous didn't see that one coming.
Lioneous is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Lioneous seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Lioneous.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Lioneous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lioneous throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Lioneous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lioneous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Lioneous counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Lioneous throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lioneous lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lioneous throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lioneous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lioneous has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lioneous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lioneous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lioneous is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lioneous doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Lioneous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lioneous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lioneous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lioneous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Lioneous fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lioneous throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Lioneous lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lioneous scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Rogers.
Lioneous is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Rogers digs a good hook to Lioneous's body.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lioneous scores with a head kick.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lioneous.
Rogers stuns Lioneous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Lioneous moved out of range.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Lioneous.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Lioneous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lioneous lands a head kick!
Lioneous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lioneous avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lioneous goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lioneous tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Lioneous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lioneous connects with a high kick.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lioneous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Lioneous throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lioneous.
Lioneous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Lioneous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Lioneous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lioneous.
Lioneous is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lioneous lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lioneous moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Lioneous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lioneous throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lioneous throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lioneous as he jumps to the side.
Lioneous lands a high kick!
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lioneous pinned against the cage. Lioneous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Lioneous.
Rogers throws a shot to the body.
Lioneous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lioneous counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lioneous lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Lioneous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lioneous.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lioneous.
Lioneous lands a high kick!
Lioneous throws a head kick that misses.
Lioneous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lioneous throws a head kick that half lands.
Lioneous takes one on the button.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lioneous throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Lioneous throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Lioneous.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lioneous tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lioneous to the ground. Lioneous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lioneous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lioneous misses with a head kick.
Lioneous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Rogers misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Lioneous blocks nicely.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Lioneous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lioneous working a defensive guard here.
Lioneous wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lioneous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers throws and elbow that misses. Lioneous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Lioneous!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lioneous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lioneous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers scores with a one two! Lioneous had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jack Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lioneous stuffs the takedown.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Lioneous.
I think Lioneous 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leo Lioneous!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Morales acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guillermo Castillo!
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, Erik Morales!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morales swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard.
Morales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morales is looking for a triangle but Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo slips nicely into half guard.
Morales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Castillo is taking a breather. Morales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Castillo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morales for as long as he can get away with.
Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo trying to control the action but Morales is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castillo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Castillo content just to control the position here.
Castillo prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Castillo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castillo controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castillo is landing with some decent strikes but Morales is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Castillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Castillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Morales that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castillo unloading with bombs!
Morales is looking to get to half guard.
Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morales is in a horrible position here. Castillo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morales is surviving well by controlling Castillo's body position as best he can.
Castillo trying to control but Morales is having none of it.
Castillo prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Castillo landing shots from mount.
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Castillo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morales can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo working for a guillotine from mount but Morales is in no mood to give up.
Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Castillo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morales can't escape the position.
Morales looks gassed!
Castillo controlling the pace for now.
Castillo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morales can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Castillo is working for a guillotine from mount but Morales frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Castillo.
Castillo landing punches.
Morales can't escape the position.
Castillo with a couple of short strikes.
Castillo looking to control but Morales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morales is looking to get to half guard.
Castillo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castillo working for a guillotine from mount but Morales is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Castillo working Morales over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Castillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Castillo should have avoided that one.
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Morales moves out of range easily.
Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Castillo is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castillo.
Castillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castillo scoring with punches and elbows.
Castillo wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
Castillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morales is trying to improve his position.
Morales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castillo has managed to get both his arms back between Morales's legs - danger averted.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Castillo advances position into side control!
Castillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morales is defending against the submission attempts here by Castillo.
Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo stalling.
Castillo wants to pass to mount but Morales is defending the position.
Castillo is trying to work for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
Morales actively working from the bottom here.
Castillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morales sees it coming and defends easily.
Morales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castillo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morales!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morales taking shots to the head.
Castillo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Castillo looking to isolate an arm here. Morales doesn't see it coming and as Castillo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Castillo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trigger Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Buckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trigger Beckham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Red Buckles!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckles moves in looking to clinch but Beckham pushes him off.
Beckham misses with a body shot.
Beckham keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckles is looking to clinch but Beckham is avoiding it.
No joy there for Beckham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckles moves away.
Buckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beckham as he jumps to the side.
Buckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beckham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beckham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beckham!
Beckham wants to stand but Buckles is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckles tries to buck Beckham off but Beckham is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buckles regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beckham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buckles is just riding it out for now. Beckham eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham wants to control but Buckles is keeping him busy.
Buckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Buckles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beckham's half guard.
Beckham tries to get to full guard but Buckles has control of the leg.
Buckles trying to mount his opponent but Beckham defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries to roll over but Buckles keeps him under control.
Buckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beckham is just riding it out for now. Buckles eventually gives up the hold.
Buckles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buckles looks gassed!
Buckles wants to pass to mount but Beckham is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckles is looking for a kimura here.
Beckham wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buckles tries to clinch but Beckham moves out of range.
A jab from Beckham misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckham.
Buckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beckham throws a series of punches but Buckles avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beckham wants to clinch up but Buckles keeps it at a distance.
Buckles tries to clinch up.
Buckles moves into the clinch.
Buckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buckles.
Buckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beckham backwards.
A body shot lands from Buckles.
Beckham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trigger Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buckles tries to throw a body punch but Beckham avoids it by throwing Buckles back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buckles tries a body shot but Beckham blocks it.
Buckles has a couple of punches blocked by Beckham.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buckles has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
Buckles controlling the action here for a moment.
Buckles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beckham's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Buckles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beckham keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckles tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beckham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckles tries to clinch but Beckham moves out of range.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckles moves in looking to clinch but Beckham pushes him off.
Buckles pushes Beckham up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham is trying to drag Buckles to the mat but Buckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beckham tries to break free but Buckles pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham.
Buckles trying to stall but Beckham improves his position.
Beckham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckham backwards.
Buckles stalling in the clinch but Beckham improves position.
Buckles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beckham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beckham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beckham is trying to maintain a safe position but Buckles gets an underhook and turns Beckham into the cage.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but Buckles has double underhooks.
Beckham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckham can't get the takedown.
Buckles misses with a punch to the body.
Beckham is trying to drag Buckles to the mat but Buckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trigger Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckles is trying to stall.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but Buckles has double underhooks.
Beckham wants to break free but Buckles has control.
Beckham pushes off an throws an elbow but Buckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beckham prevents a body shot from Buckles.
Beckham can't get the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckles. Beckham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckles.
Beckham misses with a wild combination.
Buckles tries to clinch up but Beckham circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buckles moves in looking to clinch but Beckham pushes him off.
Buckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckles moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckham.
Beckham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beckham swings for the body but Buckles moves out of range.
Buckles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckham throws a series of punches but Buckles moves out of range.
Beckham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckles tries to clinch but Beckham moves out of range.
Buckles tries to clinch up but Beckham circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckham.
Buckles gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckles is trying to drag Beckham to the mat but Beckham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beckham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beckham wants to break free but Buckles has control.
Buckles lands with a right to the head.
Buckles lands a nice uppercut.
Beckham blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Buckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham.
Buckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckhams head.
Beckham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Buckles.
Beckham wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Buckles.
Buckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beckham.
Buckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beckham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Buckles - that landed with a thud.
Buckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckles can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buckles.
Buckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beckham backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beckham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckham.
Beckham clinches but Buckles breaks the clinch
and Buckles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beckham blocks an uppercut.
Beckham throws an elbow that misses.
Buckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckles. Beckham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckham fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Buckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Buckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beckham keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham looks to clinch
and Buckles counters by moving into the clinch.
Buckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Buckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beckham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckles.
Buckles effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beckham tries to pull guard but Buckles won't allow it.
Buckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckles leaning against his opponent.
Buckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckham jumps guard but Buckles stands there with Beckham around his waist. Beckham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trigger Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buckles is keeping busy.
Beckham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beckham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham is trying to keep Buckles in close.
Buckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buckles postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beckham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buckles, into his guard.
Beckham stopping the sweep attempt from Buckles.
Buckles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckham defends it easily.
Beckham wanted to stand there but Buckles had control of the position.
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.
Beckham wants to control from the top but Buckles keeps moving.
Buckles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckham manages to get himself to full guard.
Buckles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buckles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buckles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beckham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buckles has Beckham in his guard.
Beckham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckham is aware though and is defending well.
Buckles is looking for a triangle but Beckham pushes his legs off easily.
Beckham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckham has managed to get both his arms back between Buckles's legs - danger averted.
Beckham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckles is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Beckham throwing strikes from guard but Buckles blocks nicely.
Buckles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckham defends it easily.
Buckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckham is aware though and is defending well.
Trigger Beckham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Buckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beckham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buckles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckham defends it easily.
Buckles keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Buckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buckles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Buckles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hanlon!
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, Kassidy Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Hanlon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cullen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanlon somewhat.
Hanlon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Hanlon moves into the clinch.
Cullen breaks the clinch.
Hanlon avoids a kick to the body.
Cullen swings for the body but Hanlon moves out of range.
Hanlon avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanlon closes the distance and clinches up with Cullen, looking for a takedown. Hanlon pushes Cullen against the cage but Cullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassidy Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanlon tries to clinch up.
Hanlon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanlon rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanlon is looking to clinch.
Hanlon moves away from the strike by Cullen.
Hanlon feints and as Cullen raises his hands in defense, Hanlon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Hanlon from controlling successfully.
Hanlon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanlon is working hard here to advance position.
Hanlon stands and throws Cullen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon is looking to take a break and control but Cullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cullen is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanlon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Hanlon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cullen keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanlon misses the shot to the body.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body. Hanlon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanlon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanlon is looking to take a break and control but Cullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cullen is trying to buck Hanlon off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Hanlon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanlon moves away.
Cullen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanlon shoots in for a double leg but Cullen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cullen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cullen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanlon should have avoided that one.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Kassidy Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanlon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanlon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanlon wants to clinch up but Cullen keeps it at a distance.
Hanlon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanlon tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen throws a head kick but Hanlon moves out of range.
Cullen misses with a kick to the body.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanlon is just out of range.
Hanlon avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Hanlon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanlon is looking to clinch.
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.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Hanlon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
A slow jab from Cullen misses its intended target.
Cullen throws a shot from downtown. Hanlon moves away and avoids it.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanlon moves away.
Hanlon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanlon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanlon blocks a head kick by Cullen.
Cullen looks to land a body kick but Hanlon moved away.
Cullen cracks the inside of Hanlon's front leg.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Hanlon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanlon.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Cullen checks a leg kick.
Cullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanlon. That did some damage!
Cullen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cullen throws a wild body kick that Hanlon sees coming a mile off.
Hanlon blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon swinging wilding here.
Cullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanlon.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanlon is just out of range.
Hanlon thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanlon misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cullen. Hanlon shrugs it off though.
Cullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cullen throws and low kick but Hanlon moves out of range easily.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassidy Cullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cullen delivers a nice body kick.
Cullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cullen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Cullen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanlon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cullen as he connects with a hook.
Cullen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen cracks Hanlon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cullen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanlon manages to avoid it.
Hanlon misses with a body shot.
Hanlon misses the shot to the body.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Hanlon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cullen but Cullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Nice defenses there by Hanlon.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen takes a swing at Hanlon's ribcage but misses.
Hanlon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hanlon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
Cullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Cullen misses.
Cullen throws out a leg kick but Hanlon moves out of range and Cullen only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanlon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cullen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanlon is looking to clinch.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Hanlon wants to clinch.
Cullen misses with a straight left.
Hanlon is looking to clinch but Cullen is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanlon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cullen defends it nicely.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen misses with a straight left.
Hanlon ducks under a wild hook from Cullen.
Cullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanlon blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanlon tries to clinch there but Cullen circles away.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassidy Cullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cullen 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassidy Cullen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Santos!
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, Rogerio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Santos dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Santos.
Santos working away.
Gracie is not content to let Santos control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to ground and pound but Santos uses the momentary lack of control by Gracie to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Santos wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Santos's guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santos shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie works over Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Gracie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tsingtao Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illy Niccolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsingtao Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Illy Niccolo's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsingtao Smith!
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, Illy Niccolo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niccolo has managed to clinch.
Niccolo is struggling to control the position.
Smith looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Niccolo avoids the damage to the body.
Niccolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Niccolo blocks the elbow strike.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Niccolo has double underhooks.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niccolo has him pressed against the cage.
Niccolo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Niccolo digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a nice uppercut.
Niccolo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niccolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Niccolo works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Niccolo.
A right hook to the body lands for Niccolo.
Smith fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niccolo.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Niccolo lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Niccolo avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niccolo's brow.
Niccolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Niccolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niccolo avoids it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Niccolo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niccolo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Niccolo blocks it.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niccolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Niccolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niccolo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niccolo stalling.
Niccolo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Niccolo blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Niccolo stalling.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Niccolo is controlling the position.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Niccolo blocks it.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Niccolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niccolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niccolo prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a body punch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Niccolo avoids the damage to the body.
Niccolo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Niccolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niccolo is working Smith over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niccolo's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is trying to stall.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niccolo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niccolo blocks an elbow strike.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Niccolo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niccolo avoids it.
Niccolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niccolo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niccolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Niccolo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illy Niccolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Niccolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Niccolo back into the cage.
Niccolo avoiding damage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niccolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Niccolo.
Niccolo avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Niccolo won't allow it.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niccolo as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niccolo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsingtao Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niccolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niccolo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tsingtao Smith has been cut.
Niccolo tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Niccolo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Niccolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsingtao Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith wants to clinch but Niccolo slips to the side
and Niccolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Niccolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niccolo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niccolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niccolo has managed to clinch.
Niccolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Niccolo.
Niccolo avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niccolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Niccolo avoids the damage to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Niccolo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo scores with a hook to the body.
Niccolo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Niccolo.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Niccolo effectively controlling the action here.
Niccolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niccolo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Niccolo stalling.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Niccolo keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Niccolo has double underhooks.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niccolo leaning against his opponent.
Niccolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niccolo blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to circle away but Niccolo has him pinned against the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Niccolo taking a breather.
Niccolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Niccolo is struggling to control the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Niccolo keeps him there for the moment.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niccolo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niccolo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Niccolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niccolo is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niccolo avoids it.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Niccolo has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Niccolo improves position.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Niccolo just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Niccolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries to pull guard but Niccolo won't allow it.
Niccolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Niccolo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niccolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niccolo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Niccolo avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to circle away but Niccolo has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illy Niccolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsingtao Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niccolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niccolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looking to stall.
Niccolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niccolo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Niccolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Niccolo.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Niccolo is controlling the position.
Niccolo blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Niccolo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niccolo is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Niccolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niccolo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Niccolo is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Niccolo lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Niccolo.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Niccolo blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niccolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Niccolo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Niccolo is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niccolo.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with 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. Niccolo is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Niccolo is controlling him.
Niccolo lands a shoulder strike.
Niccolo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niccolo lands with a left to the head.
Illy Niccolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niccolo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Niccolo stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niccolo digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Niccolo.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niccolo avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niccolo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith tries to break free but Niccolo pushes him back against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niccolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Niccolo.
Illy Niccolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niccolo presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niccolo up against the cage.
Niccolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niccolo stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niccolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niccolo avoids it.
Niccolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Niccolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Niccolo.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Niccolo is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Niccolo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niccolo scores with a hook to the body.
Niccolo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Niccolo.
Tsingtao Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niccolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niccolo keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niccolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Niccolo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A short right from Niccolo.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niccolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illy Niccolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niccolo 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illy Niccolo!
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