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UVT Fight Night 6/16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Umberto De Nascimiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Nascimiento comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umberto De Nascimiento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Couture!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture wants to slow De Nascimiento down by chopping away at his legs.
Couture catches De Nascimiento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Nascimiento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from De Nascimiento.
Couture smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Nascimiento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
De Nascimiento slips under a jab from Couture.
De Nascimiento gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Couture.
De Nascimiento looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Nascimiento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Robert Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Nascimiento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Nascimiento slips a jab from Couture.
De Nascimiento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture leaves De Nascimiento with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of De Nascimiento 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Couture finds it's way through De Nascimiento's defenses.
Couture with a nice cross.
Couture throws the left hand but De Nascimiento avoids the punch easily.
De Nascimiento throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Nascimiento looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Couture working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Nascimiento on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Nascimiento tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
Couture staying calm.
Couture tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Nascimiento regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Couture lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but De Nascimiento is blocking nicely.
Couture working De Nascimiento over with strikes.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
De Nascimiento kicks off Couture and gets to his feet.
Couture goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Nascimiento ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Couture jabs De Nascimiento right on the nose. De Nascimiento blinks but takes it well.
Couture jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with De Nascimiento, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes De Nascimiento against the cage but De Nascimiento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Nascimiento throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Nascimiento is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Couture knocks De Nascimiento out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Couture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joseph shelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Doubinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joseph shelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitaly Doubinski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shelley ducks under a wild hook from Doubinski.
shelley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
shelley controlling from the full mount.
shelley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doubinski for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shelley dominating with strikes here.
shelley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubinski tries to reverse the position but shelley maintains control.
shelley controlling from the full mount.
Doubinski wants to control but shelley is having none of it.
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.
shelley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. joseph shelley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Doubinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows shelley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
shelley passes Doubinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
shelley trying to mount his opponent but Doubinski defends it.
shelley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
shelley is looking to take a break and control but Doubinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, shelley seems content to control.
Doubinski wants to get back to full guard.
shelley content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joseph shelley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doubinski with a lazy takedown attempt
so shelley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
shelley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
shelley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. joseph shelley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Doubinski throws a nice looking combination but shelley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
shelley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
shelley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doubinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but shelley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shelley is looking to take a break and control but Doubinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doubinski is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doubinski is pushing shelley's head away, looking to escape. shelley manages to hold on to the position though.
Doubinski is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks shelley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. shelley prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. joseph shelley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Doubinski closes the distance but shelley moves to the side
so shelley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shelley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doubinski controls shelley momentarily but shelley frees himself.
shelley trying to control but Doubinski is working from the bottom.
Doubinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
shelley trying to control but Doubinski is working from the bottom.
Doubinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
shelley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
shelley just content to control the position.
Doubinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but shelley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
shelley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joseph shelley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Doubinski misses with a takedown attempt
and shelley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
shelley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
shelley stands up from half guard.
Doubinski wants to clinch
and shelley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doubinski's guard.
Doubinski wants to stand but shelley is controlling the position.
Doubinski trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shelley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
shelley looking to pass the guard.
shelley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doubinski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but shelley has passed into side control.
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.
Doubinski is trying to get back to half guard.
shelley takes a little break here. Doubinski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doubinski wants to control but shelley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shelley is staying tight to Doubinski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee stands the fighters back up. joseph shelley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Doubinski closes the distance but shelley moves to the side
and shelley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doubinski won't be happy with that.
shelley grinds an elbow into Doubinski's temple.
shelley controlling the position.
joseph shelley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shelley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doubinski keeps working.
The referee asks shelley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. shelley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Doubinski is trying to work for a sweep but shelley has mounted him!
shelley controlling from mount.
Vitaly Doubinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
joseph shelley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doubinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
joseph shelley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well shelley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joseph shelley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Territory. Davy Crockett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Crockett. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.
Crockett throws out a loose jab but Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crockett cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
Crockett slaps away a takedown attempt from Cavalera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crockett gets caught flat footed, as Cavalera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cavalera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crockett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cavalera has Crockett in his guard.
Crockett wants to stand but Cavalera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cavalera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crockett is looking to stand up but Cavalera won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cavalera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crockett has managed to get both his arms back between Cavalera's legs - danger averted.
Cavalera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crockett passes into side control.
Cavalera is breathing heavily.
Cavalera is looking to regain half guard here but Crockett keeps moving and retains side control.
Cavalera is working hard here to advance position.
Crockett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crockett sprawls well. Crockett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalera has a takedown stuffed.
Crockett cracks Cavalera with a good jab.
It looks like Max Cavalera has been cut.
Cavalera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crockett's waist but Crockett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cavalera off to one side.
Cavalera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crockett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavalera somewhat.
Crockett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera drops his hands momentarily and Crockett needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cavalera just on the top of the head. Cavalera drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cavalera - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Davy Crockett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yve Braud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braud has chosen "Here Comes the Hammer" by M.C. Hammer as his entrance music. Ghoul Ghotha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yve Braud!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Braud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Braud sprawls well. Braud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghotha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braud missing with a left hand there. Ghotha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braud leaves Ghotha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braud catches Ghotha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braud. That's going to slow Ghotha down.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown. Braud tries to sprawl out of it but Ghotha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghotha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghotha avoids the head kick by Braud.
Good work by Ghotha as he checks the leg kick.
Braud misses with a double jab.
Ghotha dives in and grabs Braud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braud pushes down on Ghotha's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Braud shows good takedown defense.
Braud misses with the combination.
Ghotha misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Braud.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Braud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braud.
Braud throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braud throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Ghotha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braud takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
Braud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ghotha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ghotha blocks the elbow strike.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Braud lands an elbow just above Ghotha 's eye.
Braud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghotha's defenses.
Braud manages to break the clinch.
Braud has closed the distance and engaged Ghotha in a clinch.
Braud breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Braud defends it nicely.
Braud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braud manages to break the clinch.
Braud scores with a one two! Ghotha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Ghotha with that takedown attempt.
Braud is looking to slow Ghotha down with leg kicks.
Braud lands a jab-cross combination.
Braud lands with a right hand.
Braud moves into the clinch successfully.
Braud trying to land knees to the body.
Braud prevents the takedown attempt.
Braud tries a knee to the head but Ghotha blocks it.
Braud manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Braud does no damage.
Braud lands a lovely overhand right.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braud as he jumps to the side.
Braud swinging wilding here.
Braud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braud dips to his left and cracks Ghotha with an uppercut!
Braud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Braud drives through and clinches with Ghotha against the cage.
Braud misses with an elbow over the top.
Ghotha is working for takedown but Braud is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Braud throws an elbow but misses.
Braud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghotha's defenses.
Braud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Braud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Braud tries to bum rush Ghotha with a series of wild strikes but Ghotha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghotha shoots in and drives through. Braud sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
A left lands for Braud.
Braud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghotha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghotha shoots in and drives through. Braud sprawls well.
Braud catches Ghotha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghotha was well out of range. Poor timing from Braud.
Braud scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Braud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yve Braud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Braud looks to land a combination but Ghotha avoids it well.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt - Braud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ghotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braud.
Braud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Braud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Braud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Braud's guard.
Braud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghotha won't allow Braud to sweep him here.
Ghotha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throws and elbow that misses. Braud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghotha's guard. Nice move by Braud!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braud throwing strikes from guard but Ghotha blocks nicely.
Braud preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braud defends well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Braud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
Braud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghotha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Braud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ghotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Braud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braud leaves Ghotha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Braud. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Braud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghotha.
Ghotha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Braud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Braud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Braud looking to throw knees to the head but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
Braud lands a nice elbow.
Braud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Ghotha with that takedown attempt.
Yve Braud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braud gets a clinch.
Braud breaks the clinch.
Braud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Braud gets a clinch.
Braud breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Braud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ghotha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Braud is looking to slow Ghotha down with leg kicks.
Braud clinches with his opponent.
Braud breaks the clinch.
Braud swinging wilding here.
Braud scores with a one two! Ghotha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Braud does no damage.
Braud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghotha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braud defending against the ground and pound.
Ghotha is working Braud over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ghotha working the body and head with strikes.
Braud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghotha in side control lands a decent elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Braud. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ghotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Braud's head but Braud avoids it well.
Ghotha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braud is looking for a sweep.
Ghotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Braud's head but Braud avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yve Braud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ghotha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braud's waist but Braud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghotha off to one side.
Ghotha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Braud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghotha somewhat.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt - Braud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghotha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braud.
Ghotha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Braud misses with a looping right.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Ghotha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Braud instigates a clinch.
Braud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghotha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Braud misses with the combination.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Braud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghotha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braud stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghotha. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghotha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Braud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghotha.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Braud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghotha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Braud shows good takedown defense.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braud tests Ghotha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braud throws a series of punches but Ghotha avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Braud. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Braud moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ghotha's brow.
Ghotha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Braud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Braud misses with an elbow over the top.
Braud lands an elbow inside that Ghotha shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Braud.
Ghotha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Braud breaks from the clinch.
Braud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghotha circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghotha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ghotha has gone for a leg lock! Braud slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ghotha's guard.
Braud postures up in Ghotha's guard and throws a big left but Ghotha blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghotha is working hard here to advance position.
Braud is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghotha has wrist control.
Braud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghotha 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.
Braud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Braud stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Ghotha with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Braud. That snapped Ghotha's head back.
Braud moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braud. That's going to slow Ghotha down.
Braud misses with a few strikes there.
Braud misses with a hook.
Braud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Braud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ghotha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braud finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghotha's head.
Donk. Braud catches Ghotha right on the button with a cross.
Ghotha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braud instigates a clinch.
Braud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Braud misses.
Yve Braud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yve Braud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Braud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yve Braud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillonsan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillonsan's entrance music is Mortal combat. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillonsan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico shoots in and drives through. Dillonsan sprawls well.
Dillonsan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillonsan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rico.
Rico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Rico misses.
Dillonsan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico.
Dillonsan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Dillonsan lands with a right hand.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillonsan did well to prevent Rico getting side control.
Rico thows a huge punch but Dillonsan dodges it nicely.
Dillonsan is looking for a sweep. Rico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillonsan is working hard here to advance position.
Rico working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico looks to land a strike but Dillonsan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rico is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillonsan has wrist control.
Dillonsan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillonsan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillonsan seems keen to control Rico's posture.
Dillonsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dillonsan's head.
Rico prevents Dillonsan from getting back to his feet.
Rico wants to control from the top but Dillonsan keeps moving.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillonsan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillonsan pulls Rico in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rico staying out of range there.
Dillonsan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rico looks for a takedown but Dillonsan sprawls well.
Kjell Dillonsan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Dillonsan cracks Rico with a good jab.
Rico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillonsan looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Dillonsan connects with a looping right hand.
Rico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillonsan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dillonsan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillonsan sprawls well. Dillonsan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Rico looks gassed!
A big right from Dillonsan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico has a takedown stuffed.
Dillonsan cracks Rico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillonsan works Rico's body with a nice hook.
Dillonsan scores with a jab to the body.
Dillonsan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dillonsan duly obliges.
Dillonsan tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillonsan.
Dillonsan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillonsan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillonsan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillonsan thuds his right hand into Rico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillonsan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillonsan connects with the punch.
Dillonsan lands a head shot.
Rico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan with a nice cross.
Rico is rocked!
Dillonsan cracks Rico with a left hook right on the temple and Rico goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dillonsan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rico is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjell Dillonsan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lukens's half guard.
Huge prevents Lukens from improving his position.
Huge working over Lukens with some ground and pound. Lukens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lukens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Huge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lukens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Huge trying to pass the guard but Lukens defending well.
Lukens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huge has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens's legs - danger averted.
Huge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huge chips away with some ground and pound.
Lukens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge cracks Lukens with a solid left hand.
Lukens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Huge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lukens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lukens wants to control but Huge postures up.
Huge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lukens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lukens tries to improve position but can't.
Huge controls the position.
Lukens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens looks gassed!
Huge cracks Lukens with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lukens some visible discomfort.
Lukens tries to improve position but can't.
Huge landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huge working the head and body with strikes.
Huge scores with a couple of short elbows.
Huge lands a nice forearm strike.
Huge working away.
Huge scoring with punches from side control.
Lukens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lukens wants to improve his position but Huge is controlling well.
Lukens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huge slips a nice elbow through Lukens's hands, connecting with Lukens's forehead.
Lukens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huge lands strikes from half guard.
Huge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lukens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lukens is trying to maintain the position but Huge is very close to passing his half guard.
Huge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lukens is looking to improve his position.
Huge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lukens taking some punishment here, with Huge in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge trying to mount his opponent but Lukens defends it.
Lukens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huge pulls his head out easily.
Lukens is refusing to be controlled, as Huge sits in half guard.
Lukens gets full guard.
Lukens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huge throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lukens tries to clinch but Huge is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Huge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukens but Lukens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukens clinches with his opponent.
Huge goes for a takedown attempt but Lukens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lukens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lukens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukens wants it to stay on the feet.
Lukens works the jab nicely.
Lukens tries to clinch up.
Huge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukens sprawls well. Lukens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huge gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukens moves in looking to clinch but Huge pushes him off.
Huge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukens as he jumps to the side.
Lukens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens advances to full mount.
Huge gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huge is pressing down on Lukens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huge controls Lukens momentarily but Lukens frees himself.
Lukens pushing down on Huge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lukens is pressing down on Huge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huge is holding on for now.
Lukens works his way into full mount!
Lukens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Huge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lukens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lukens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lukens is trying to get an arm triangle but Huge is defending well.
Huge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lukens off and has taken his back!
Huge scores with punches to the body.
Lukens trying to control the hands but Huge won't let him.
Huge gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens is covering up but some of the strikes from Huge are getting through and doing damage.
Lukens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huge is nestled in close to Lukens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lukens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukens keeps working.
Huge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lukens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Huge 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.
Huge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge wants to control but Lukens is keeping him busy.
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. Huge connects with a nice short shot to Lukens's temple.
Huge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lukens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matt Huge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huge is working Lukens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huge connects with a couple of short punches.
Huge works over Lukens with some ground and pound from guard.
Huge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huge has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens's legs - danger averted.
Lukens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Lukens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Huge shoots in and drives through. Lukens sprawls well.
Lukens tries to clinch up.
Huge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lukens swivels and escapes.
Huge has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lukens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Lukens.
Huge avoiding damage as Lukens throws knees to the body.
Lukens has Huge pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huge avoids a wild elbow strike from Lukens.
Lukens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huge dodges an elbow strike from Lukens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge tries to break free but Lukens pushes him back against the cage.
Lukens controlling the action here for a moment.
Huge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lukens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huge letting Lukens take a breather here.
Huge is trying to break the clinch but Lukens has him pressed against the cage.
Lukens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukens moves in looking to clinch but Huge pushes him off.
Johnny Lukens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huge with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lukens to counter with a crisp jab.
Lukens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lukens regains guard immediately.
Lukens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huge thows a big elbow that misses.
Lukens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lukens's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukens is on top in guard.
Lukens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huge has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens keeping moving, preventing Huge from controlling successfully.
Huge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lukens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huge lands a couple of elbows.
Huge tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens is retaining full guard.
Lukens has Huge pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huge is looking to work some ground and pound but Lukens has wrist control.
Lukens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lukens prevents Huge from improving his position.
Lukens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lukens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lukens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Lukens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Sobrawl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobrawl.
Sobrawl fails to land the takedown.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobrawl avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Justice throws a hook but Sobrawl avoids it easily.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sobrawl.
Sobrawl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Justice was covering up waiting for the punch and Sobrawl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrawl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobrawl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobrawl wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is pulling down on Sobrawl's head to control his posture.
Sobrawl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobrawl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobrawl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Justice's head.
Sobrawl trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice has control of Sobrawl's left arm, preventing Sobrawl from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobrawl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sobrawl blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Sobrawl or perhaps it was just good defense by Justice which made him look bad.
Duke Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Justice there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Justice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet.
Justice has his hands on Sobrawl's head, controlling the position.
Sobrawl has gone for a leg lock! Justice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sobrawl's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice stays in close to Sobrawl's body and controls the position.
Justice wants to control from the top but Sobrawl keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Justice doesn't defend quickly enough and Sobrawl has managed to lock this one up! Can Justice escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sobrawl on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renata Sobrawl!
Renata Sobrawl is the new featherweight champion!
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