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Quinta-Feira 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Antonelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Codazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Codazzi has chosen Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diego Codazzi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Fernando Antonelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Codazzi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Codazzi circles away.
Codazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Codazzi dodges the punch combination from Antonelli.
Codazzi tries to bum rush Antonelli with a series of wild strikes but Antonelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Codazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Antonelli misses with an uppercut.
Fernando Antonelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Codazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Codazzi jabs at Antonelli's body.
Codazzi slips a jab and a cross from Antonelli.
Antonelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antonelli moves in looking to clinch but Codazzi pushes him off.
Antonelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Antonelli misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Codazzi.
It looks like Fernando Antonelli has been cut.
Codazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonelli scores with a three punch combo!
Codazzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antonelli on the side of the head.
Antonelli throws a sloppy head kick and Codazzi moves out of range easily.
Antonelli is looking to clinch.
Antonelli tries to clinch up.
Antonelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Codazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonelli misses with a body punch
and Codazzi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Antonelli!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Antonelli is looking to get to half guard.
Codazzi controlling from mount.
Antonelli can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Codazzi unloads with some shots from mount but Antonelli bucks and avoids them well.
Codazzi content just to control the position here.
Antonelli is in a horrible position here. Codazzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Codazzi controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Codazzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Codazzi looking to ground and pound but Antonelli is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Codazzi.
Codazzi tries to control but Antonelli wriggling away.
Codazzi content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Diego Codazzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antonelli throws a hook but Codazzi blocks it.
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.
Antonelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Codazzi is fending him off so far but Antonelli persists. Nope, Codazzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Antonelli backing up. Antonelli nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonelli is breathing heavily.
Antonelli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Codazzi sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Codazzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Antonelli won't allow Codazzi to sweep him here.
Codazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonelli is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Codazzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Codazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonelli is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Codazzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Antonelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Codazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Antonelli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Codazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Antonelli is just out of range.
Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Codazzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonelli.
Antonelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Codazzi.
Codazzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonelli throws a combination that misses
and Codazzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Codazzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antonelli wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Antonelli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Codazzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Codazzi wants to control from the top but Antonelli keeps moving.
Codazzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Antonelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Codazzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Despite being in the dominant position, Diego Codazzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Codazzi stuffs the takedown.
Codazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonelli throws a right hand that Codazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Codazzi also avoids with ease.
Antonelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Codazzi counters with a left to the body.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Codazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Codazzi scores a takedown into full mount!
Codazzi controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonelli is looking to improve his position but Codazzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Codazzi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Antonelli is squirming around, avoiding Codazzi's attempts to control the action.
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.
Codazzi dominating with strikes here.
Antonelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Codazzi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Antonelli?
Codazzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Codazzi tries to control but Antonelli wriggling away.
Codazzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Codazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernando Antonelli's cut.
That's time! Antonelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antonelli. That's going to slow Codazzi down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Codazzi!
Fernando Antonelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonelli moves in looking to clinch but Codazzi pushes him off.
Codazzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antonelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego Codazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Codazzi throws a body punch but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Codazzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Antonelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Codazzi.
Antonelli closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Codazzi to work.
Codazzi breaks from the clinch.
Codazzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Codazzi swings for the body but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Codazzi throws the left hand but Antonelli avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Codazzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antonelli throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi misses with a wild body shot.
Antonelli throws a nice looking combination but Codazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Codazzi.
Antonelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Codazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Codazzi throws a shot to the body.
Antonelli wants to clinch but Codazzi slips to the side
and Codazzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonelli has a takedown stuffed.
Codazzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Codazzi throws a one two combo.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonelli darts in trying to clinch
and Antonelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Codazzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antonelli rather than just go for the knockout.
Codazzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Antonelli.
Codazzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Codazzi lands a jab to Antonelli's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Codazzi blocks the leg kick.
Antonelli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Codazzi does no damage.
Antonelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Antonelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Codazzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Antonelli throws a head kick that misses.
Antonelli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Codazzi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Antonelli.
Antonelli is looking to clinch but Codazzi is avoiding it.
Codazzi tries to bum rush Antonelli with a series of wild strikes but Antonelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonelli scores with a punch to the head.
Antonelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antonelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Antonelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonelli throws a nice looking combination but Codazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Codazzi defending well as Antonelli loads up on a big left hand.
Codazzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Codazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonelli throws a sloppy head kick and Codazzi moves out of range easily.
Antonelli tries to land a front kick but Codazzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antonelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Antonelli backing up. Antonelli nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Antonelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Codazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Codazzi throws a series of punches but Antonelli moves out of range.
Antonelli misses with a takedown
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Codazzi cracks Antonelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antonelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antonelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Codazzi's waist but Codazzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antonelli off to one side.
Codazzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antonelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Codazzi moves away.
Antonelli throws out a loose jab but Codazzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Codazzi scores with a one two! Antonelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diego Codazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Codazzi scores with a four punch combination!
Fernando Antonelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonelli with a poor takedown
and Codazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Codazzi cracks a nice hook into Antonelli's ribs.
Antonelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antonelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Codazzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Codazzi lands the left hand.
Codazzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Antonelli's head.
Codazzi stuns Antonelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Codazzi blocks a jab.
Codazzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antonelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Codazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Codazzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Codazzi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faded Faded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Nunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faded Faded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faded closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Faded pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Nunes there.
A combination from Nunes does no damage.
Nunes with a nice cross.
Faded bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Faded tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faded has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nunes tries to bench press Faded off him but Faded keeps the position.
Nunes looking for a sweep but Faded has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Faded controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faded wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
Faded with a couple of short strikes.
Faded wants to take his opponent's back but Nunes doesn't allow it.
Nunes is looking to improve his position but Faded isn't that keen on the idea.
Nunes has given up his back. Will we see Faded going for some submissions?
Nunes tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Nunes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nunes controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Nunes is really stuck here.
Faded is riding his opponent, not letting Nunes buck him off.
Nunes fending off the submission attempt from Faded.
Nunes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faded is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nunes is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Faded Faded!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Marua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderson Marua!
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, Emilio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marua misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Marua.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marua manages to avoid it.
Marua lands a right hook to the body.
Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marua blocks a jab.
Marua tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza cracks Marua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emilio Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Souza is looking to control Marua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souza avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marua in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Souza.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Marua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marua decides to stand and escape the position.
Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Marua counters with a body kick that stops Souza in his tracks momentarily.
Marua shoots in for a double leg but Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marua throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marua clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Marua.
Marua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Marua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marua wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza looks gassed!
Marua trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing Marua from standing up.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marua passes into side control.
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marua lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Marua catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Marua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Souza is working an open guard so Marua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marua throws a one two combo.
Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marua jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Marua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marua throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Marua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emilio Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Marua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marua counters with a stiff right hand.
Marua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Marua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marua wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Marua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marua throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
A head kick from Marua lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wanderson Marua is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souza wants to get back to full guard but Marua has passed into side control.
Souza wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Marua struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Souza do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marua has the hooks in. Souza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marua trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Souza tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Marua sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Souza to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderson Marua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Hondo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hondo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Hondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith dives in and grabs Hondo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hondo pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith slips a straight right by Hondo.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hondo.
Smith slips a jab from Hondo.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Hondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hondo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A big right from Hondo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hondo throws out the jab.
Hondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Trent Hondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a jab.
Hondo throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Hondo throws a big shot that misses.
Hondo misses with an uppercut.
Hondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Hondo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hondo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hondo throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hondo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Smith! He's out on his feet! Hondo rushes in and drops Smith with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trent Hondo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hernan Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Cortes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Nice defenses there by Cortes.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Cortes.
Cortes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortes.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cortes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cortes fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz in the body.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Cortes.
Cortes moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Cruz feints and as Cortes raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cortes wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Cortes keeping control of the position.
Cruz is trying to control. Cortes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cortes gets full guard.
Cortes controlling the position.
Cortes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cortes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cortes has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hernan Cortes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cortes.
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz has Cortes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cortes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Cortes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cortes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cortes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortes scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Cortes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Cortes as Cruz shoots in.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cortes delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Cortes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes is trying to escape the mount but Cruz keeps good control and instead manages to take Cortes's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cruz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cortes trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Cortes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cortes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortes tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is thwarting Cortes's attempts to control the position.
Cortes wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
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.
Cortes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cortes - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cortes. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cortes thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cortes lands a front kick.
Cortes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cortes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Cortes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cortes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Cortes.
Cortes moves into the clinch.
Cortes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Julio Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortes keeps Cruz at a distance using the push kick.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cortes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes moves into the clinch.
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes delivers a nice body kick.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A left and a right from Cortes both land. Nice combination.
Cortes lands a high kick!
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Hernan Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortes gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortes lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Cortes clinches with his opponent.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Cortes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortes's waist but Cortes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Cortes as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Cortes.
Hernan Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Cortes lands a head kick!
Cortes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortes stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortes!
Cortes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortes, right into the meat.
Cortes feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Cortes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Cortes throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cortes connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Cortes.
Cortes wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cortes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernan Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cortes is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cortes closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cortes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Cortes instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cortes forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cortes lands a shot to the body.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Cruz down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortes.
Cortes controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Cortes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortes controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortes clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cortes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cortes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cortes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortes smiles and moves away.
Cortes throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cortes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortes to the mat! Cortes manages to get full guard.
Cortes pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Cortes.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cortes trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortes moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cortes throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cortes throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cortes lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cortes throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cortes closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Cortes breaks from the clinch.
Cortes thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cortes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortes moves into the clinch.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortes delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cortes.
Cortes missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cortes breaks from the clinch.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Cortes knows he should have avoided that one.
Cortes gets a clinch.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cortes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cortes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortes scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortes, right into the meat.
Cortes scores with a three punch combo!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
Nice body kick there by Cortes.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortes swinging wilding here.
Cortes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cortes throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Cortes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cortes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cortes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortes throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Cortes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cortes thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cortes lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cortes instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Cortes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortes throws a nice head kick!
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortes.
Julio Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernan Cortes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Cortes throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Cortes.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortes as he connects with a hook.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortes instigates a clinch.
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortes lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Cortes scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernan Cortes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernan Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cortes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 42:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 43:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hernan Cortes!
Hernan Cortes is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristides Cipriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cipriano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chico Science e Nação Zumbi - Manguetown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aristides Cipriano!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valcone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cipriano stuffs the takedown.
Valcone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cipriano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valcone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cipriano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valcone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valcone working the head with strikes.
Cipriano tries to improve position but can't.
Valcone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cipriano is avoiding damage well.
Cipriano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cipriano taking some punishment here, with Valcone in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valcone connects with a nice short shot to Cipriano's temple.
Cipriano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valcone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valcone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cipriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cipriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valcone pulls his head out easily.
Valcone lands strikes from half guard.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep. Valcone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valcone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano is looking to improve his position.
Cipriano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valcone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valcone working over Cipriano with some ground and pound. Cipriano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cipriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Valcone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valcone trying to control from half guard but Cipriano is working away.
Nice strikes from Valcone there.
Cipriano wants to improve his position but Valcone is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano is in trouble now - Valcone has advanced to mount!
Valcone with a couple of short strikes.
Valcone with good strikes from the mount here!
Valcone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valcone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cipriano is rocked!
Valcone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cipriano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Valcone with good strikes from the mount here!
Cipriano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cipriano taking some punishment here, with Valcone in his half guard.
Valcone winds up and cracks Cipriano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valcone working Cipriano over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cipriano looking for submissions off his back.
Valcone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valcone connects with a nice short shot to Cipriano's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valcone lands a nice short elbow.
Cipriano manages to get to full guard.
Cipriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cipriano looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valcone wants to control from the top but Cipriano keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Valcone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cipriano throws a lazy right hand but Valcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valcone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cipriano but Cipriano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcone tried to score with a low kick but Cipriano checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipriano shoots and misses
and Valcone counters with a single leg into guard. Cipriano didn't expect that.
Valcone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valcone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cipriano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valcone has managed to get both his arms back between Cipriano's legs - danger averted.
Valcone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cipriano is looking for a triangle but Valcone pushes his legs off easily.
Valcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cipriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cipriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valcone manages to get himself to full guard.
Cipriano preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valcone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valcone has escaped and now he's on top!
Cipriano is breathing heavily.
Cipriano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valcone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cipriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valcone wants to control from the top but Cipriano keeps moving.
Valcone postures up and lands a big shot to Cipriano's brow.
Valcone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valcone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valcone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cipriano's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valcone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cipriano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valcone is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone is working Cipriano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cipriano has momentary wrist control but Valcone slips an elbow through the middle.
Valcone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valcone stands up over Cipriano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valcone distracts Cipriano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shane Valcone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cipriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valcone defends well.
Cipriano looking for subs off his back but Valcone has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valcone lands a nice short elbow.
Cipriano is not content to let Valcone control the position.
Valcone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano is looking to improve his position.
Cipriano looking for submissions off his back.
Cipriano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cipriano is looking to improve his position.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
Valcone trying to control from half guard but Cipriano is working away.
Cipriano looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Valcone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valcone fails with the takedown
and Cipriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valcone shoots in for a takedown but Cipriano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcone shoots and misses
and Cipriano counters with a shoot takedown. Valcone fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Valcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone controls Cipriano momentarily but Cipriano frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valcone working for a triangle but Cipriano defends it easily.
Valcone wants to sweep here but Cipriano controlling him for the moment.
Cipriano passes Valcone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cipriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cipriano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cipriano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valcone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valcone and Cipriano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano swings around for an armbar but Valcone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cipriano's guard.
Cipriano has an active guard here but Valcone has managed to pass into half guard.
Valcone working the head and body with strikes.
Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valcone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Valcone there.
Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cipriano is staying active underneath Valcone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Valcone.
Valcone is nestled in close to Cipriano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valcone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cipriano wants to get back to full guard.
Valcone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cipriano gets back to full guard.
Valcone trying to control but Cipriano is working from the bottom.
Cipriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valcone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valcone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcone is working Cipriano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valcone passes Cipriano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valcone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cipriano wants to get back to full guard.
Valcone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valcone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shane Valcone did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valcone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valcone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valcone working Cipriano over with strikes.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep. Valcone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
Valcone trying to control the pace.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valcone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Valcone there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
Valcone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cipriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Valcone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valcone lands with a punch from half guard.
Cipriano wants to get back to full guard.
Valcone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
Valcone working Cipriano over with strikes.
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.
Valcone winds up and cracks Cipriano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cipriano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valcone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valcone winds up and cracks Cipriano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valcone connects with a nice short shot to Cipriano's temple.
Cipriano actively working from the bottom here.
Valcone slips a nice elbow through Cipriano's hands, connecting with Cipriano's forehead.
Valcone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valcone drops an elbow to the side of Cipriano's head.
Valcone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cipriano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cipriano.
Cipriano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valcone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valcone won't allow Cipriano to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valcone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cipriano's head.
Cipriano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cipriano working for submissions but it's allowed Valcone to get to half guard.
Valcone wants to take a breather but Cipriano is having none of it.
Valcone moves into full mount! Cipriano won't be happy about that!
Cipriano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cipriano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valcone scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cipriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valcone pulls his head out easily.
Valcone drops an elbow to the side of Cipriano's head.
Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valcone lands strikes from half guard.
Valcone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cipriano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valcone has his takedown stuffed
and Cipriano counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Valcone had his way with Aristides Cipriano in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cipriano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Valcone is now in Cipriano's guard. A big mistake from Cipriano there, giving up the dominant position!
Cipriano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valcone is aware though and is defending well.
Valcone wants to control from the top but Cipriano keeps moving.
Valcone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valcone lands a couple of digs.
Cipriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valcone defends well.
Cipriano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Valcone trying to control but Cipriano is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone landing some decent shots from guard.
Cipriano has his foot on Valcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valcone works his way back into a safe position though.
Valcone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cipriano is looking for a triangle but Valcone pushes his legs off easily.
Valcone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valcone lands a couple of elbows.
Cipriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valcone defends well.
Cipriano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valcone has picked Cipriano up and slammed him! Cipriano can't keep hold of the triangle and Valcone manages to pass to side control!
Valcone scoring with punches and elbows.
Valcone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep.
Valcone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cipriano keeps working.
Valcone scoring with punches and elbows.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep.
Cipriano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valcone scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone throws a series of punches but Cipriano moves out of range.
Valcone swinging wilding here.
Valcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cipriano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valcone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cipriano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cipriano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristides Cipriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cipriano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valcone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cipriano is now in half guard.
Cipriano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valcone defends it well.
Cipriano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valcone is looking for a sweep. Cipriano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shane Valcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valcone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cipriano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valcone won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Cipriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valcone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Valcone!
Shane Valcone is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Simpson (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Lockwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lockwood is trying to defend but Simpson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lockwood tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
Simpson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lockwood gets back to full guard.
Lockwood has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lockwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Lockwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lockwood controlling the pace for now.
Lockwood looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Lockwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lockwood stands up out of the half guard.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lockwood throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Lockwood was not able to check.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lockwood is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Lockwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lockwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
Lockwood is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood is trying to stick to Simpson's back but Simpson is turning into Lockwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lockwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simpson.
Lockwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lockwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lockwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockwood misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Lockwood 's knee.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Lockwood throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lockwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson delivers a nice body kick.
Lockwood clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lockwood throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockwood wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lockwood's knee momentarily.
Lockwood throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a solid body kick.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lockwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockwood won't be happy with that.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lockwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lockwood gets back to half guard.
Simpson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lockwood trying to control here.
Lockwood tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
Simpson trying to control from half guard but Lockwood is working away.
Simpson is controlling the pace.
Simpson wants to free his trapped foot but Lockwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lockwood throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Lockwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockwood throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lockwood lands with a cross.
Lockwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lockwood misses with a looping right.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lockwood.
Chad Lockwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lockwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Chad Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockwood tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lockwood wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lockwood tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lockwood's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Lockwood was not able to check.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockwood.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lockwood avoids a kick to the body.
Lockwood tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lockwood misses with a body kick.
Lockwood clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Lockwood avoids nicely.
Lockwood closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Lockwood backing up. Lockwood nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockwood looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockwood clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Lockwood was not able to check.
Lockwood throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson scores with a jab. Lockwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lockwood wants to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lockwood takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lockwood wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Lockwood tries to clinch
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Lockwood 's knee.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lockwood misses with a low kick.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lockwood throws a lazy body kick
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Lockwood fights it but they end up in guard.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lockwood is keeping the position for now.
Lockwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lockwood keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Lockwood keeps moving.
Lockwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lockwood is on top in guard.
Simpson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Lockwood from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lockwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Lockwood.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lockwood's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
Lockwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a head kick but Lockwood moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lockwood throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Lockwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Lockwood checks it
and Lockwood counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lockwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lockwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Lockwood looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Lockwood backing up. Lockwood nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lockwood swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
A low kick from Lockwood is predictable there
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lockwood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lockwood is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lockwood tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Lockwood 's knee.
Good work by Lockwood as he checks the leg kick.
Lockwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Lockwood.
OJ Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lockwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lockwood wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Lockwood 's knee.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockwood throws a lazy head kick
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lockwood is keeping the position for now.
Lockwood working a defensive guard here.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lockwood is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lockwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lockwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Lockwood checks it
and Lockwood counters with a solid body kick.
Simpson throws a jab when Lockwood was well out of range.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lockwood really felt that one!
Simpson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Simpson moves away
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockwood throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Lockwood counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses.
Lockwood tries to clinch
and Simpson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lockwood really felt that one!
Lockwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lockwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lockwood darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lockwood!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson prevents Lockwood from getting the reversal.
Lockwood tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lockwood is looking to escape.
Lockwood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lockwood is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lockwood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lockwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockwood, not yet.
Lockwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control but Lockwood is working from the bottom.
Lockwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chad Lockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lockwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Lockwood won't let him.
Lockwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
OJ Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Lockwood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Lockwood saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Lockwood counters with a head kick. That will keep Simpson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lockwood throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockwood misses with a kick to the body
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Lockwood.
Well Simpson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Simpson! OJ Simpson retains his middleweight title!
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